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When unsurpassed greed's uncontrolled King Midas' story be told! The steps to his stash Cast his daughter for cash She's an allegory of gold Author's note: I had a vivid dream a few nights ago. Part of it included a feeling that I needed to check my personal stash of valuables. I thought the items were locked in the basement. However, when I came to the door to the staircase leading down expecting it to be locked, it was ajar. I opened it all the way, and there was a child coming up the steps. We looked at each other, and the child tumbled down the stairs and appeared dead. It was a terrible feeling. The poem above is one interpretation of what I might have been trying to tell myself. There are other interpretations as well. However, I am left with the idea that our society's focus on the material is destroying our love for each other and our families. This is a huge problem for me and has taken a lot of my thought time over the past few days. Meanwhile, I tell myself to enjoy each day, and I try.

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Date: 6/21/2013 12:10:00 AM
Such insight ...I love your "author's note" such a strange happening in your subconscious and I love your conclusive interpretation ..I haven't been able to get on for a while. Computer issues and I've been reading Edgar Allen Poe's short stories..this I was inspired to write of the fierce Maelstrom ..I wish you a wonderful month of June Always, Laura
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Date: 6/5/2013 9:51:00 PM
Well hello Duke,,,,, dreams can tell you a lot about life. I like your limerick, though I think I like the dream better, funny because they're both connected to each other ;}
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Date: 5/26/2013 9:04:00 PM
wow, Now that's a Limerick..enjoyed Duke... , Have yourself a beautiful Memorial Day, this Monday. Always~ LINDA
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Date: 5/21/2013 11:07:00 PM
Duke, more than material possession, I believe it's modern technology destroying families. everyone wrapped up in their own thing and I am included! You should see the movie Disconnected. it's marvelous.
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