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Part of the denominator, extraordinary matters level off and find the lowest trough. So-called excellence will joust with the buffooner, and they are wrestling still. In days of yore the seer would declaim the truth, accepted by the old, the youth, whereas for now the spirits mill, are we shackled, are we freer, hungry now our mouths to fill? Time will not stand for surety, the prophet's exclamation gone to dust, while totems crumble, metals turn to rust, we try to compromise, a bitter pill for those who crave acerbity and swear our bliss to spill. Were we to strike good earth, avoid all roiling undulation, seek and hold a firm foundation, and ascend the highest hill, then would excellence be realised for all its worth, and our hopes and dreams we would fulfill.

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Date: 5/27/2012 6:49:00 PM
Such an unusual but effective rhyme scheme; it is a welcome departure from the usual with a great story. Luv, Lizabeth
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Date: 10/1/2010 9:01:00 AM
a most excellent write and use of metaphor and yes would we want to win at all if it were so easy a path to the goal would it mean anything...I think not. Light & Love
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Date: 8/21/2009 6:16:00 PM
Powerful poem for the reader to reflect on. I like the vivid imagery. Keep up the good writing. Karen
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Date: 8/21/2009 3:36:00 PM
Here we are at the end of the week again. I am reading some excellent poetry today. Thank you for sharing yours with us Keith. Love, Carol
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Date: 8/21/2009 10:55:00 AM
Interesting writing. Keep writing. Sara
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