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ain't no such thing as happiness -- kari's challenge
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nothing revolutionary but defendable on serveral levels --30--
There is no state called “happiness” no blessed realm of bliss this side of the great sea. In this land, in this life there is but the quest undertaken, the battle joined, the challenge accepted. Here matters not the laurel but the seeking not the life but the living. Take up the quest, accept the challenge do not settle down nor settle for less until you meet the great sea...

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Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on July 23, 2003

yes, happiness is the realiztion that life is a ceaseless struggle...

Reviewed by Jill Eisnaugle

Reviewed on July 23, 2003

Great response to Kari's challenge, John.
Wonderful!
Jill

Reviewed by Nicole Davis Vergara (Reader)

Reviewed on July 22, 2003

Fantastic write John, although I do not know Kari's Challenge I have enjoyed this piece immensely!
~Nikki~

Reviewed by Aamie Burnley

Reviewed on July 22, 2003

... this is right up there with your best work, john.

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on July 22, 2003

Excellent write John!!

Love
tinka

Reviewed by Lady Peg (Reader)

Reviewed on July 22, 2003

Bravo,,,
Excellent write for Karis challenge.
PJ

Reviewed by Leland Waldrip

Reviewed on July 22, 2003

Well, John, every once in a while I like to rest from the battle. This is an excellent fight song, though. Good write.

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