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Sophistication

They call themselves sophisticated if they score that special hit, if they drive a brand new Porsche, overwhelm us with their wit. E-mails, cell phones, always selling, always out to merchandise, little do they know that I can see through their disguise. Sophistication isn't artsy, cravin' money, kissin' ass, climbin' up the corporate ladder no, I think I'll take a pass, for there's another kind of clever, playin' frisbee in the park, fixin' dinner, doin' dishes, stolen kisses in the dark. The gentle of a special woman, tender moments to recall, making love and making memories, joy and laughter through it all. So you can keep your slick devices, lookin' sharp no matter what, to me sophistication's simple, I'm content with what I've got.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2008




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Date: 12/9/2008 11:06:00 AM
Great poem again Keith. I must say im a bit of both. Again nicely written. Crystal
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Date: 12/8/2008 4:14:00 PM
Amen! Keither, you have written me here. I am so "Unsophistocated" that I don't own an ipod or cell phone, and would'nt know how to use them if you paid me too! lol Yup, it's good old fashioned hiking, reading and music for this girl. :) Loved this sincere write, Kristin
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Date: 12/8/2008 2:40:00 PM
It's the simple things in life that make love beautiful!! Nicely done, Keith! ~ Carrie
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Date: 12/8/2008 9:23:00 AM
The rhyme and rhythm are perfect. I agree, sophistication is more than just beinging "up" on the latest trends and having money. I've always thought it had to do with knowledge and how one deports oneself and love and family and friends are always the most important things in life. Awesome write! Love Robin
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Date: 12/8/2008 9:08:00 AM
Wonderful write..full of wonderful little digs. I have a cousin that should read this. They are on their way up-up-up..leaving everything else behind
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Date: 12/8/2008 7:52:00 AM
Hey to you, keith!:) This made me smile, most times wealth isn't a measurement of 'I've gots', for often those who have this, worry about it too much and too often.:) I wrote the 'edible one' for poetry.com. They published some of my poetry in their anthologies..but the price of a volume, was outlandish..hehe "coffee table editions"..t'would have been good for catching dust? What blew my mind were the ways they tried selling it back to me.:) Wishing you and yours the best..God bless!Love, mikki
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