Frederick Foobah

He worked so hard to get to the top
Day after day, refusing to stop....

For the joy of just living he had no time
Always chasing that almighty dime...

After years of struggle he reached his goal
But all the stress had taken its toll....

Family gone, his health so bad
His smile now perpetually sad....

So if your tempted by power and gold
Remember Fred and the story he told..

Think carefully before you choose
And remember all that you  have to lose
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010


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Date: 3/7/2010 4:16:00 AM
Very profound and nicely written, Barbara! Yes, live is much more then "chasing the dime"! Congratulations to your success and thank you for your welcome comment on my Senryu..Keep writing!...Gert
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Date: 3/5/2010 10:30:00 PM
A good one and like a little modern day parable, Barbara!
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Date: 3/5/2010 12:01:00 AM
Congrats on your recent contest success.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments today
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Date: 3/4/2010 12:34:00 PM
Good Day Barbara: Great poem. It reminds me when I was working 6 days per week and 8-10 hours per day. Thank you for reminding us that there is alot more to life. Peace: Sheol
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Date: 3/3/2010 3:45:00 PM
We should rejoice in what we DO have and not expend so much energy on monetary pursuits. Wise words, fellow LNC. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 3/3/2010 11:47:00 AM
Excellent! Good advice and well written
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Date: 3/3/2010 10:30:00 AM
Great topic that you have chosen to write your Couplets...Great rhyme and rhythm. Keep the creative pen flowing. Sara
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Date: 3/2/2010 4:01:00 PM
I enjoyed reading your poetry today Barbara. Love, Carol
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Date: 3/2/2010 10:01:00 AM
Bershee? It's the same animal but the heads are different. About Fred - I have had the years of struggle, but, unlike Fred, I never reached my goal. Is he any relation to Hortense Foobah? BIG LOVE, daver
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