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Mind the Paint

A mind not filled up is just empty space I'll decorate mine to stay in life's race With silly string so I'm not too stoic And badge of courage to help be heroic A rainbow of colors when I'm feeling just blue For my wife, some thick paste to stay stuck on you A bright red heart to remember to love Wrapped up in mercy that fits like a glove A Labrador puppy will teach me affection A compass implanted to show me direction Scents that are common so I don't be a fool And measuring stick to follow the rules Some mathematical facts to say what is true A river of patience when I don't have a clue A funny face clown for acting a ham And people who love me just as I am So fill up your mind with whatever your taste A brain not decorated is such a big waste

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018




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Date: 4/9/2018 9:32:00 PM
Yes "A brain not decorated is such a big waste". Beautifully done, Randy. Congrats on a well deserved win.
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Date: 3/22/2018 3:56:00 PM
Congrats on your win. Enjoyed the rhyme and rhythm of things that make life worthwhile.
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Randy Steele
Date: 3/22/2018 5:31:00 PM
Thanks, Susan. Appreciate it. Will visit your poems soon. Have a great day.
Date: 3/22/2018 1:25:00 PM
Many congrats Randy what a fabulous rhyme and I have to agree with those final two lines:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 3/22/2018 11:13:00 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win Randy, great write. :))
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Date: 3/22/2018 10:43:00 AM
Wonderful poem, Randy. You nailed all the important things in life and did it in rhyme (my favorite). This poem is also a fav. Congrats on your win in Viv's contest. Well deserved. Hugs. Janece
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Date: 3/22/2018 7:31:00 AM
COngrats on your placement with this fine write, Randy,and those last two lines should be on Billboards in every town. Thanks for entering. regards, Viv
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Randy Steele
Date: 3/22/2018 5:30:00 PM
Thanks, Viv. Really enjoyed the challenge of your theme. A person is what their mind is decorated with. Great contest.
Date: 3/20/2018 6:10:00 PM
Oh Randy, this poem says it all. Have a nice evening my friend.
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 3/21/2018 5:28:00 PM
Also so is your opinion appreciated my friend. Have a nice evening my friend.
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Randy Steele
Date: 3/20/2018 7:56:00 PM
Thank you, Darlene. Your encouragement is much appreciated.

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