They Will Fade

If for once you win this wonderful world
Don’t build your pride on the platter of pounds
And don’t plant your glory on the ground of glory
Like a feathered flower, they will one day fade and fall
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Canady Avatar
September 10, 2009 at 11:27 PM
Nice... Very - Reach Out and Touch - Sharing... MoonBee
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August 26, 2009 at 4:16 PM
I love the form and how it flows! Thanks for the comments!...Sabrina
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August 22, 2009 at 5:27 PM
very well put, we all need to hold our pride at times.
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