Knowing What

Learning, a poor man’s dream,
Earning, a rich man’s scream,
They say, ignorance is bliss,
However, listen to this.
Knowledge is power.
As well, it may make you sour.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Brown Avatar
July 14, 2010 at 10:24 AM
Congratulations Cecil on your win in Charles Henderson's contest "The Grook". Love, Carol
Sweetheart Avatar
July 14, 2010 at 7:04 AM
Congrats Cecil on your big win in the Grook contest ..with this very original and creative piece.. enjoy another victory my friend.. with luv..
Gorelick Avatar
July 13, 2010 at 11:32 PM
Good one Cecil..congrats on your win. BG
Freeman Avatar
July 13, 2010 at 10:40 PM
Congratulations, Cecil on your winning poem. Agape, Moses
Henderson Avatar
July 13, 2010 at 10:12 PM
Congrats on your no. 4 tie in my Grook contest.
Mehta Avatar
July 8, 2010 at 6:27 AM
Quite a witty write. Good luck in the contest
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