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Tuesday, May 6, 2008

THE EVERYDAY ANT

For food he goes out everyday to hunt. Here is the story of the everyday ant... The proverbial ant is very tiny. He works hard and has his own army. His kingdom is not very fancy But he does not believe in getting lucky. He knows not the word boredom. "Planning for posterity" is his daily jargon. He... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, May 5, 2008

Beauty is Gracefulness

(A poem dedicated to my mother, the epitome of true inner beauty.) Vanity wants to be young. But wisdom embraces aging. The older I get the wiser I become. Why would I rather remain young and vain? When I can be old, wise and knowledgeable. It is alright to be young, crazy and vain. But wisdom comes... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, May 2, 2008

Colour versus Character

Why do we judge by colour? Why is Hillary White? When her skin is nothing close to white? Why does it even have to be Black or White? Why is goodness White? And why is evil Black? Why do we judge by colour? So if Caucasians are white, And Africans are black, Then what is Black plus White? So how did... Sign in to see full entry.

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Pay Nothing to Dream

If you pay nothing to dream.... Why dream just a little bit?? When you can dream big. Why target the sky?? When you can shoot for a star. So go right ahead and shoot. What do you have to lose?? Why sit and day dream, When you can sleep and dream. It is alright to dream. Pay nothing to dream. Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, May 1, 2008

MY BUTTERFLY - A sonnet to my son.

Everyday I look at you and I smile, My butterfly. Since the day you came into my life, My butterfly. You have made me a stronger person, My butterfly. You have given strenghth that I never knew I had, My butterfly. You have taught me that there is a second chance at life, My butterfly. Which is God... Sign in to see full entry.

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ROAD BUMP OF LIFE

Losing, bothers and sisters teaches a lesson Though some may give up for that reason Do not give up when first you lose Let it guide you next time to choose Accept the challenges, it is just a test A test that deserves your very best However if necessary consider a change Be brave enough to go the... Sign in to see full entry.

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