Saturday, June 2, 2012

When Everything You Possess Is Gone Comments

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When everything you possess is gone:
You will be but a sign on a train bridge to jab the social conscience.
You will remain the name that someone associates with a debt, whether paid or not.
You with impunity will be unencumbered to fill your life with a whole bunch of new stuff.
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Danny Draper
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eloida Capuno 25 June 2012

To some it may appear to be a tragedy, losing material possessions but your poem reversed the negativity of this kind of thinking. Thank you for pointing out that which is essential. Very very good write.

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Captain Cur 24 June 2012

Signs of disconnect, signs of un-possess. Reads like a calendar of affirmations with a clear message of what is and is not important in the daily building of our life. Nicely done!

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Douglas Scotney 16 June 2012

My sign is on a bus shelter, addressed to someone spending their waiting time filing away the wooden seat. BRAIN DEAD WOOD PECKER Is there a difference between remaining and waiting?

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Karen Sinclair 16 June 2012

a sign on a train bridge to jab the social conscience...... you are a rare soul who comes to such lovely conclusions and lines as this...You will know that a largesse of heart is glimpsed in the tiniest act of generosity., , , , this is so perfect....tyvm for sharing... karen

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Veeraiyah Subbulakshmi 06 June 2012

You will know that kindness, truly is the essence of humanity. How are we going to be remembered and how are we going to remember ourselves? Great poem..10 marks...

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Valerie Dohren 03 June 2012

Very philosophical piece of writing - well done Danny.

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Danny Draper

Danny Draper

Kiama, New South Wales, Australia
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