What Am I

I flow like the river and fall like a spring
Dazzling many like a pugilist on a ring,
Interact with many people and classes,
Making young men to raise their glasses.

Racism and apartheid are not in my book,
Even though I`m  finer than a brook,
Making beautiful girls to dance like stars,
And dealers and entertainers ride in posh cars.

I make sorrow varnish like faint smile
Making sportmen to go the extra mile,
Causing the rise and fall of thermometers,
Brains beclouded for moving on few meters.

To help men solve their problems this I crave,
Yet I`ve led many into crime and the grave,
Scientists plan to wed me with gasoline,
Which makes me better than formalin.

So,what am I?

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014



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Date: 3/22/2014 1:35:00 AM
Now that you told me the answer, I can see it in some of your clues, but I think you give it more glory than it deserves!! Anyway, pretty cool. Thanks for revealing the answer to me!!
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Date: 3/20/2014 9:25:00 PM
hmmm, I was thinking it was love but then other things you said messed me up. What is it?? That can be wed with gasoline?? I hope you will answer me at a poem or in soupmail because I turned off my notifications and don't come back to see replies to my questions at the poems.
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Date: 3/20/2014 9:25:00 PM
oh and big congrats. It was very well written.
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Date: 3/20/2014 9:23:00 PM
Ha hahaa. I just saw someone down here congratulating you as Andrea!! Hmmmmm. NOw let me read your poem!!
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Date: 3/17/2014 4:24:00 AM
This is a marvelous write my dear friend Olusegun. I like it so much. I know this is a winner although I haven't been reading each piece yet in the winners list. My great honor then sharing the win with you. MY HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS my dear friend! Big hugs! TYSM again for sharing & your precious time stopping my poem.love lots & hugs, Leonora
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Date: 3/16/2014 3:10:00 PM
Congratulations on the fine win. Wonderfully penned poem on Who Am I... Enjoyed my visit... Verlena
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Date: 3/16/2014 5:36:00 AM
Congratulations on the fine win. Wonderfully penned poem on Who Am I ,
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Date: 3/15/2014 8:50:00 PM
good write OA congrats on win hugs
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Date: 3/15/2014 2:13:00 PM
Olusegun, , Congratulations, in the "What AM I" contest... love ~SKAT~
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Date: 3/15/2014 1:09:00 PM
Hi Olusegun, CONGRATULATIONS!! Sending you a big hug, I had so much fun reading every entry. I have a blog "What did you say about me???" Hopefully, you stop by when you have time, and reveal the answer. Tell US here or on my blog. WAHT! WHAT! And WHO YOU ARE? Always and Forever ~LINDA
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