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On the Soles of Your Shoes

Diamonds are so cheap
only the excessive greed
of man, his profit
create a shortage of such,
gullibility a joy!

© Harry J Horsman  2013

Copyright © Harry Horsman | Year Posted 2013

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Andrea Dietrich

February 17, 2013 at 4:21 PM

Just coming by to say hi. I can't spend lots of time here today. HOping you are having an excellent weekend!

February 13, 2013 at 4:13 PM

It's an attack from the back door. Nice style you applied hereto. It's a wonderful truth for greedy beings. My friend, your style of writing is excellent all the time, I like and love. Always...., bl

Lucilla Carrillo

February 10, 2013 at 5:46 AM

I agree with you. It' all about money and being greedy. I am not greedy and don't have much money, but I have friends that I treasure. Thanks for sharing. Lucilla

Laura Breidenthal

February 9, 2013 at 4:21 PM

Wonderful point, Harry! Your poems are so full of wisdom and light. Thanks for enlightening me Always, Laura

February 9, 2013 at 3:19 PM

4 the super rich, the bullys fate, what's in store, 4 the hogs debate, very true Harry mate, but will they slip through the, camels needle eye gate, when judgement comes, true blue, when money wont suck you through, a pain in the ole prostate, get it gone the ill gotten dues, how do it go "the rich have more chance, of slipping a camel through the eye of a needle, than entering the kingdom of heaven" ? Don re: On the Soles of your Shoes Harry J Horsman

February 9, 2013 at 8:59 AM

Your visit was uplifting..Sara

February 9, 2013 at 6:02 AM

So very true Harry.Love this Tanka.

Toquyen Harrell

February 8, 2013 at 9:26 PM

I think I must be gullible as I bought the idea, lol :) Great write, Harry!

Poet Destroyer A

February 8, 2013 at 8:19 PM

A wonderful poem..Dear Harry... LINDA

February 8, 2013 at 2:10 PM

just remember all that glitter is not gold. pondering thoughts with " On the soles of your shoes..

February 8, 2013 at 10:35 AM

Reality is worded nicely. Thanks for your comments. Loved always, bl

Connie Gildersleeve

February 8, 2013 at 10:00 AM

So true Harry. A great tanka. Not much into jewelry as I've gotten older. Warm Smiles, Connie

February 7, 2013 at 7:06 PM

Yes profit creates shortage of such is a great line. Wonderful....

Andrea Dietrich

February 7, 2013 at 6:39 PM

DEEP and a good one, HArry. so clever this is!!

Demetrios Trifiatis

February 7, 2013 at 5:20 PM

Dear Harry, True! The greed of man diminishes our species, only poems like this elevate us again to our desired status!

Richard Lamoureux

February 7, 2013 at 3:34 PM

I am lucky to be with a woman who is nt enthralled by Diamonds. It has saved me thousands of dollars over the years. Great Tanka Harry.

February 7, 2013 at 12:58 PM

Never was interested in having them...good tanka !!

February 7, 2013 at 12:53 PM

Creative work..Enjoyed reading this afternoon..Thanks for stopping by.Sara

February 7, 2013 at 12:27 PM

agree 10 on 10,Harry,...(. but I like them, sshh)... :-)

Anne-Lise Andresen

February 7, 2013 at 11:30 AM

So true in a lovely poem, Harry. - Have a nice day. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Keith Bickerstaffe

February 7, 2013 at 11:08 AM

A fine TANKA my friend, with excellent word use and a significant message. Well done!! Best wishes, Keith

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

February 7, 2013 at 11:03 AM

True harry, diamonds are not important love and people are xx

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