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Shakespeare Lives

“We all die. The goal isn’t to live forever. The goal is to create something that will.” -- Chuck Palahniuk reaper wields his scythe indiscriminately none escape the blade leave a lasting, favorable impression epitome of a life’s success portraits of artists live in our memories van Gogh, Dickinson, Shakespeare, Wyeth imprints of masters those whose works remain classics if to this goal you aspire make your mark weaving artistry, individuality *October 11, 2011 – Entry for Brian’s 10 lines max contest. Charles Michael "Chuck" Palahniuk is an American transgressional fiction novelist and freelance journalist. He is best known for the award-winning novel "Fight Club."

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Debbie Guzzi

Date: 10/14/2011 7:54:00 PM

I have heard of the fight club! Congrad's Light & Love

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 10/14/2011 7:18:00 AM

Congratulations on your poetry placing in Brian's "Upto Ten Lines" contest Carolyn. Love, Carol

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 10/13/2011 1:45:00 PM

Hey you.. well done. And informative..hope your having fun on your vacaion. congrats. BG

Kash Poet

Date: 10/13/2011 10:49:00 AM

Nice message here Carolyn.Congrats on your HM in Brian's contest.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 10/12/2011 5:41:00 PM

Congrats on your winning work..Sara

Elizabeth Wesley

Date: 10/12/2011 4:09:00 PM

Dear Carolyn, you always have something meaningful to say to the reader. A verse that speaks to the mind and your first line introduction is so specail Luv, Lizzy.

Joe Maverick

Date: 10/12/2011 3:02:00 PM

Magnifecent piece Carolyn, love the spirit you typify,, love it overall:) and all the best in the contest..

Audrey Haick

Date: 10/11/2011 2:55:00 PM

Always inspiring and worth reading Carolyn! And quite true is that the Reaper comes for all. Blessed are those who go in peace, unafraid because their hope and faith is sealed in their hearts. My very best wishes for the Winners' list, my friend Lots of love, Annalise

Jack Horne

Date: 10/11/2011 11:51:00 AM

Yes, indeed. Very topical piece, my friend

James Peranteau

Date: 10/11/2011 10:05:00 AM

Your write and quote dear poet friend of mine, has left me in utter awe ! And you dear Carolyn will be remembered by all of us here on the 'Soup' for your powerful writes ! This was an enjoyable read dear fellow and artist ! TY for lifting my spirits with your fine pen ! Have a blessed week Carolyn ! Much love, james

Harry Horsman

Date: 10/11/2011 7:09:00 AM

for myself, you are making imprints here on soup, Carolyn, i think it's important at all levels of society, the contribution one makes to those around them, as well as those who become famous. lovely poem and sentiment, love this. Harry

Tony Lane

Date: 10/11/2011 6:47:00 AM

I write things that I hope will last until lunch time. Tony

Zzzzz Zzzzz

Date: 10/11/2011 6:25:00 AM

A great quote to start with, Carolyn, and some fine words from your pen for us to ponder. The reaper does indeed wield his scythe indiscriminately. We cannot all expect posterity to shine a bright light on us, but we can do our best to be creative and leave a good impression. A fine write. xoxo Robert.

Margaret Foster

Date: 10/11/2011 4:46:00 AM

Very well written Carolyn, The imprint of masters... The classics... always worth another look. good luck..Margaret

John Smith

Date: 10/11/2011 2:15:00 AM

For me, writing is enjoyable. Whether anyone else looks at it or not it pleases me, and that is enough. I would enjoy acclaim, too, but do not look for it. In his lifetime Van Gogh got paid for only one painting. Clearly, you enjoy it, too.

Nancy Jones

Date: 10/11/2011 2:09:00 AM

wow. if something else wins I'll prob faint cause this one swoons me muchly. I bow. fo sho. namaste~N