Thought For the Day When Gated

Had I a duplicate of mine
I would surely go to town;
Confusing all authority,
I would boldly roam around.

Were there a duplicate of mine
I would surely see the A’s;
Seeing all there is to see,
I would satisfy my craze.

If only there was a duplicate
I would surely go today;
Over looking all formality,
I would enjoy the blessed day.





My very first poem written 39 years back:

Inspired by Yeats poem
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Garg Avatar
April 22, 2009 at 8:11 AM
I am truly grateful to each and everyone for having read my first poem I had written when I was eighteen. The poem was published in the annual school magazine. Thanks to poetrysoup for it being featured here. Remembering childhood days is always nice.
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April 22, 2009 at 8:00 AM
This poem is as meaningful today as it was 39 years ago. Thanks for sharing. Congratulations on having your poem featured this week. God bless you. Always, Dane
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April 21, 2009 at 8:44 AM
Congratulations jai on having your poem featured this week. Vince
Lopez Avatar
April 20, 2009 at 8:47 PM
Jai, Congrats on having your poem featured!
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April 20, 2009 at 7:16 PM
Congratulations.... Love RKay
Winter Avatar
April 20, 2009 at 3:43 PM
Congrats on an excellent featured write of the week! Love, Shar
Smith-Johnsen Avatar
April 20, 2009 at 2:35 PM
God bless you. Congratulations on your being featured this week... Always, Dane
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April 20, 2009 at 1:09 PM
Enjoy your day and your honor. Congratulations on having your poem featured. Written 39 years ago--wow--that's awesome. Wishing you continued success with your writing. Karen
Mason Avatar
April 20, 2009 at 9:10 AM
Welcome to PoetrySoup, Jai and congratulations on your writing being selected to be featured this week!! I think we are all supposed to have a twin somewhere .. smile
Santiago Avatar
April 20, 2009 at 4:31 AM
Hi Jai, congrats to you on your superb poem being featured this week! Cheers, Ernesto
Tugaff Avatar
April 20, 2009 at 3:08 AM
Jay, short but nice poetry. Congratulation. Mine is also featured this week. Ernilando
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April 19, 2009 at 10:23 PM
Jai, nice work and congrats on your feature...Raul
Jordan Avatar
April 19, 2009 at 11:49 AM
Jai - Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week, God Bless, mj
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