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In Land of Cockaigne

In the Land of Cockaigne, No one worked, how insane There was nothing to do Everything was there for you. It was a mythical land. All you desired was at hand. Luxury galore Everything the rich adore The best of everything was the rule. In this land of indulgent fools Avariciousness became a need. A seed that grew so big and strong Land Of Cockaigne has long since gone. What are the benefits of this land, Where all one desired is at hand. No benefits that I can see This land is not for me. Why would anyone choose to live In a land of all take no give. There would be no competition. Just repetition No strain, no use of brain No need to think, no desire To aspire, no drive, why survive? I would die, in this land of Cockaigne. I need water, not champagne. 30/11/20 In Land of Cockaigne Edward Ibeh

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Date: 12/2/2020 11:18:00 AM
Your sense of humor shines bright with this fantastic write, Shirley:-) Lovely, just lovely! Heartiest congratulations on your win in my contest!
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Shirley Hawkins
Date: 12/4/2020 7:04:00 PM
Thank you, for the opportunity to write this poem so that I could enter your contest. Thank you, also for your very encouraging and generous comments. Take care... Shirley
Date: 12/1/2020 6:17:00 AM
Nicely done Shirley! Congratulations on the win! Linda
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Shirley Hawkins
Date: 12/4/2020 7:15:00 PM
Thank you, Linda. Congratulations to you for your beautiful Poem The Twelfth of Never. A lovely poem to keep on reading. A very well deserved win....
Date: 12/1/2020 1:46:00 AM
Our lives should be built on give and take. A wise poem. ~~
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Shirley Hawkins
Date: 12/4/2020 7:17:00 PM
Thank you, Victor for your kind comment. Take care...Shirley
Date: 11/30/2020 10:16:00 AM
Well said! Aloha! Rico
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Shirley Hawkins
Date: 11/30/2020 2:45:00 PM
G'Day Rico Thank you, for your encouragement. Take care....Shirley

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