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Stardom

Those who live in the bright spotlight of fame Soon grow weary of critical acclaim As targets for media seeking to shame Their stardom goes nova in a burnt out flame *Entry for Brian Strand’s contest

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Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 6/30/2011 5:02:00 AM

A belated congratulations Carolyn on your win in Brian Strand's "One Single Four Line" contest. Love, Carol

Ingibo Benson

Date: 6/18/2011 8:44:00 AM

I love this-truth in a beautiful language.

Zzzzz Zzzzz

Date: 6/10/2011 11:16:00 AM

So true for many of the so-called (famous for 15 minutes) stars! We seem to be obsessed with celebrity in the modern age. But it really is a conveyor belt of mediocrity, in the main. Real stars pay their dues and stand the test of time. Excellent write! Glad you are feeling a little better, Carolyn. Love and best wishes, Robert.

James Fraser

Date: 6/6/2011 11:22:00 AM

It's not a word I desired to have Carolyn. I'm happy being me, because nobody else can. I totally agree with Sophia. Good luck in Brian's contest. It's great to see him back :)

Sophia Smith

Date: 5/28/2011 9:40:00 AM

So true, great insight and to make it so poetic, you are insightful.

Charles Henderson

Date: 5/26/2011 2:02:00 AM

Yes, is a shame so many are discouraged this a way. Good poem, Charles

Jslambert Mister Roboto

Date: 5/25/2011 9:25:00 PM

I'm diggin the term NOVA. I may borrow that one with your permission...one day!---I love this short n' sweet bit of hot fire spit straight into the soup. I mean spit in a good way.(you know me, off my rocker a little) AND, I haven't located my A. GreenSCAM poem yet, but I will post it shortly. I am posting a semi-political poem called "Altruistic View" here in a minute. Please read, as I think you will enjoy. Your Pal of Pen. ~JSLambert

Nette Onclaud

Date: 5/24/2011 9:12:00 PM

still a mega media star you are . carols... congrats on the acclaimed spot with huggs! lovely in it's reality...

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 5/24/2011 2:15:00 PM

Cngratulations on the win in the contest of brian, Carolyn

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/24/2011 2:04:00 PM

Congratulations, CArolyn. A job well done!

Rick Parise

Date: 5/24/2011 12:47:00 PM

Congrats ~ Nice..........curious how this poem was birthed..........///so true ~ Blessing to you!!!!!~^Rick

Ralph Taylor

Date: 5/24/2011 11:29:00 AM

Congrats on your win, Carolyn. Great piece. Nice going. Thanks for your kind words. xxxRalph

Francine Roberts

Date: 5/24/2011 11:07:00 AM

congrats on your win Carolyn, wonderful piece, I am amazed at how much poets have accomplished in just 4 lines............Francine

Diane Locksley

Date: 5/24/2011 10:33:00 AM

Congratulations on your win in Brian Strand's contest. Best to you, Diane

Jack Horne

Date: 5/24/2011 10:06:00 AM

Many congrats on your win, my friend : ) I would have never known about this one - it was harder to find than Atlantis LOL

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 5/23/2011 5:22:00 PM

How true? and I agree with you, carolyn

Sara Kendrick

Date: 5/23/2011 10:46:00 AM

Reads like a winner to me..There is truth in them there words...Good luck in the contest...Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my two recent posts..Sara

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

Date: 5/23/2011 10:05:00 AM

how very true, Carolyn and so sad really how so many lives have ended this way? btw I just remembered-- you were a hippo before, now an elephant?? Carolyn, I think there must be a more colorful (& thinner! yikes I can only hope to lose the pounds that you lost!) animal out there for you ;) hugs

James Foulk

Date: 5/23/2011 9:44:00 AM

you know you are so right, very few people make to the top stay there without no trouble coming there way. they have to learn that once your there, your life is no longer theirs, they have to live a different way. a great piece you wrote for the contest, good luck.

James Foulk
Date: 5/23/2011 9:46:00 AM

I have not checked my soup mail yet, but will, thank you for info

Jack Horne

Date: 5/23/2011 6:56:00 AM

Yes, LOL, very true indeed, Carolyn

Wilma Neels

Date: 5/23/2011 5:50:00 AM

This is so true Carolyn and yet many of them enjoy even the bad press.. Good luck for BS's contest, love Wilma

Caroline Cécile Delacroix

Date: 5/22/2011 10:07:00 PM

Sure does, Carolyn! Very well written and thought out! Good luck in Brian's contest and thank you for your comments, ongoing support and friendship and emails! Much appreciated. Love, Caroline.

Sarah Seraphin

Date: 5/22/2011 9:58:00 PM

* “Yesss * Perhaps They Find More to This Moment In Time * Then Merely Seculars Views * I Believe Tis The Ones Whom Wish to Hold Tightest Unto The Chains of This Blink of An Eye Life * Whom Truly In The End Suffer Most * I Love Your Compassion In This Wonderfully Expressed Verse* Dear Gifted & Beautiful * Priceless Carolyn. * A Light Shining In Nova Delight * Hugs & Kissses * Kissses & Hugs * With Lips of Luv * Sarah” *

Anthony O. Mitchell Jr.

Date: 5/22/2011 8:58:00 PM

I'm with you on this one, and I wish you good luck in the contest too.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/22/2011 8:47:00 PM

And yet some of them benefit off the negative press. The world is a strange place, CArolyn. Oh, and thanks for letting me know on the footles thing. maybe next time!! Luv, Andrea