Where's My Keepsake

WHERE'S MY KEEPSAKE? Nothing can we take with us when we die, No, not a coin or keepsake ~ What are we fighting for? 04/06/17
{Note: The 'fight' here refers to the unnecessary tussle over 'property'}
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Pinet Avatar
April 8, 2017 at 2:17 PM
We all have egos and pride and sometimes they work to our detriment, especially when we're young.. Well done. Emile.
Flannery Avatar
April 8, 2017 at 8:29 AM
So true. And congratulations. Too many focus on pointless worldly things.
Callus Avatar
April 7, 2017 at 12:16 PM
This is quite a unique take on this 'keepsake' theme, Jo! Your words make a lot of sense! Congratulations on this fine win. Regards // paul
La France Avatar
April 7, 2017 at 8:49 AM
No CONGRATULATIONS on your win in my contest with this Kimo. Well done.
May Avatar
April 7, 2017 at 8:47 AM
Congrats on a fine win Jo
Michaels Avatar
April 7, 2017 at 2:38 AM
We can never take it with us, but it's the loved ones we leave behind that have to struggle on. Well done!
Dietrich Avatar
April 6, 2017 at 10:02 PM
Jo, this is most profound. Good for you and congrats on the win.
Marcum Wong Avatar
April 6, 2017 at 8:53 PM
Message is very clear and so true Jo. You can be buried with your treasures like King Tut....but I think it is so much better to share with those in need. The King's treasures are being enjoyed by so many now. Wonder how he would feel about that! Material wealth is not worth fighting for. I wholeheartedly agree. 7 ; )
Garcia Avatar
April 6, 2017 at 1:11 PM
I second what Chris said below. This is spot on and beautifully penned. I don't know what a kimo is (nor do I have the thumb strength to ask google) but I suspect you more than did the form justice here.
Andresen Avatar
April 6, 2017 at 1:09 PM
- A poem of truth, Jo - Really wonderful written - I agree with the comment from Chris ... a wise advice to follow - Good luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Green Avatar
April 6, 2017 at 10:51 AM
Very nicely done Jo. To me, life has nothing to do with what I can take with me, but, what I can leave behind. And for you, it is your beautiful poetry that you leave for all of us to find. Good luck in the contest and thank you for sharing this with all of us.
Y. Avatar
April 6, 2017 at 10:20 AM
Hi Jo, There is much truth in these few lines. I wish you the best of luck in the contest:-) Alexis
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