Thursday, July 14, 2011

full of coins

hunger is sometimes preferable to loneliness.

a stomach will twist-

but hands become dirty and heavy when full of coins.

23 comments:

  1. excellent observation.

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  2. succinct, lovely, great imagery

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  3. Amazing how much can be said--quite beautifully--in so few words.

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  4. Amy,

    Very real words. Loneliness can be hidden and difficult to satisfy.

    Eileen

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  5. Beautiful poem I love your work

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  6. Yes... there is a burden associated with possessions, with stewardship. Terrific, Amy!

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  7. A concise and truthful observation. Hungers of many kinds need to be fed...

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  8. Lovely piece, and so concise and effective.

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  9. Countable number of words, but countless things said. So true.

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  10. your comments are lovely. thank you.

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  11. I, too felt a Confucius vibe in your words~

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  12. True. The wealthier we become, the more we lose.

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  13. Interesting notion, and true. My curiosity wants to know, why hunger? Hmmmm...

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  14. Beautiful, short and sweet but poinient

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  15. So succinct and meaningful in few words. A poets dream!

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  16. I loved the piece for the groovy somersault it gave my brain, but once it settled and I thought more I'm not certain if I completely understand your logos- thankfully though I don't have to! Peace.

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