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Okay, who put a stop payment on my reality check…
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“One mans reality is another mans fantasy”


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I don’t know who said it,

But somebody surely did,

 

Is reality fantasy or the other way around,

In which direction are we all bound,

 

Up towards the heavens,

Or to hell far down under the ground,

 

Should we worry & stress over our end,

Or just wait and to the Gods our actions defend,

 

Our world is full of the blues,

But black, grey & white bring us good news,

 

Do you look forward to tomorrow,

Or regret what you did yesterday,

 

Fantasy is the beginning,

Reality is found as the thing,

We live for the present,

And hope we can pay life’s rent…

© ed – 2/3/12

 

 

 

 

 


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 Reviews of "Okay, who put a stop payment on my reality check…"
Reviewed by Annabel Sheila
Reviewed on February 7, 2012
You sure nailed life in this one, Ed! The title is fabulous!!! giggle...

Anna

Reviewed by Kate Clifford
Reviewed on February 6, 2012
Reality bites in a lovely way :-)

Reviewed on February 5, 2012
DEAR KNAVE WUSS ... A WELL DONE, AND TRUTHFUL POEM ...

'ONE DAY AT A TIME' ... THAT IS THE 'SECRET'.

YESTERDAY IS GONE - WE CANNOT CHANGE IT!
TOMORROW IS BEYOND OUR REACH - UNKNOWABLE!
TODAY - AAH! WHAT CAN I DO TODAY?

WHEN MY EYES OPEN EACH MORNING,
MY PRAYER IS A SIMPLE ONE ...
"THANK YOU GOD, FOR ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL, WONDERFUL DAY!"

RAIN, SNOW, SLEET, HAIL ... DO NOT MATTER !!!
I AM STILL 'HERE' !!!

PEACE, DUDE ... SIR CUR ...

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on February 4, 2012
Dear old Ma says that she put a stop payment on your latest reality check since she heard that your check to your dear brother to purchase his dream cave house bounced. She says if you send him a check that actually clears, she'll lift the stop payment on yours.

Reviewed by Richard King
Reviewed on February 3, 2012
Guess I have to agree, it's damn hard to pay life's rent, when your reality check bounces. Couple of great lines Ed.

Dick

PS: I'm still waiting for that "..black, gray & white..."

Reviewed by Richard Cederberg
Reviewed on February 3, 2012
I concur with Jude, and also, in my instance, keeping evil from my beloved wife. Good work here for a bald-headed alien. (-: rlc

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on February 3, 2012
Philosophy to think about, Ed. Thank you. Love and peace,

Regis

Reviewed by Patrick Granfors
Reviewed on February 3, 2012
And hope we can pay life’s rent…

You covered a lot of ground here cuz, hope my check don't bounce. p

Reviewed by Paul Berube
Reviewed on February 3, 2012
Interesting write, Ed. Well done.

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on February 3, 2012
life's main socio/philosophical endeavor, is how to keep the belly full and a roof over the head ...

Reviewed by D Johnson
Reviewed on February 3, 2012
One of the most unique titles to a poem I've ever read...nice going!
Cheers,
Dan

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton
Reviewed on February 3, 2012
Taking it one day at a time and trying, if possible, to correct what you've done wrong.


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