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Higher Up
by Susan K. de Vegter → (All Poetry by Susan K. de Vegter)
  
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My opinion for some people's choices.

~SKR~


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HIGHER UP

I always want the impossible
To climb the highest tree
I always want what I can't have
And it all seems to me
The higher up you place your needs
The better off you'll get
The Enigma of your dreams can come
Then you're home free and yet
Had you settled for second place
You're apt to slowly find
That when you cheat yourself of needs
You leave yourself behind.

©Susan K. Rowse
copyright 2003

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Reviewed by Morchuis
Reviewed on March 12, 2003
Hi Susan,
Its a strange place to go, New Orleans.
To get philosophical.
How is philosophise in the art world doing?.
Morchuis

Reviewed by Micha Julian
Reviewed on March 11, 2003
excellent, as you are~ not all, perhpas can do this, easily, but, you show, within your work and your comments, also ;-)
what is within this wise piece, well written and another proof of how you achieve the 'higher up'...and you do!
((Susan))
your work and all the above shine through with what this poem advises!

Reviewed by *********** ********** (Reader)
Reviewed on March 11, 2003
Yep you are wise! I agree.....Oh and I adore that picture! I reach for the stars...For if I fall the clouds are soft ;)

Reviewed by Amor Sabor
Reviewed on March 11, 2003
The treasure of life is not found in the belief that settling for less than what the heart desires would be satisfying...it is in always doing our utmost to reach for the stars.
Amor

Reviewed by Bhuwan Thapaliya
Reviewed on March 11, 2003
Susan....true words...true words...great write...BHUWAN

Reviewed by Cherokee Sage (Reader)
Reviewed on March 11, 2003
Some thoughtful replies here to a good poem. Now, if I had some talent to get my website to work, I would be a happy man.
Peace,
Cherokee

Reviewed by Elizabeth Taylor (Reader)
Reviewed on March 11, 2003
Everyone has a need to excel. It's the expanding of the ten talents given.
Be embarrassed to go home to my creator if I didn't use mine. Being the best we can be is the gift you give in a realationship too.
Thoughtful poem, Susan. Enjoyed reading it.

~E

Reviewed by Maria Lupinacci
Reviewed on March 11, 2003
Susan,
I am cheering, this is soooooo true! When I was in class for my IET training, our teacher had us make out a list of all our goals in life, no matter how unattainable they may seem, the bigger the better! If we truly desire, it is possible!

Hugs,
Maria

Reviewed by the phantom pheonix (Reader)
Reviewed on March 11, 2003
ok i bad apple as always for I never set my sights too high for fear of failing to accomplish i dont mind second place for at least i know i tried my harddest to get it. But this was a very inspirational and awesome poem for others great job on it

Reviewed by Oisín Breen (Reader)
Reviewed on March 11, 2003
Very true
thoughts close to my heart
well written
sticks to its purpose and does it well

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on March 11, 2003
This is so very true

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on March 11, 2003
YES! There is such a thing as a winner, no matter what certain school systems teach in this country. I mean who ever heard of a ball game without keeping score. It happens these days. Sory about the rant. Great poem, Susan.

Reviewed by Lady Peg (Reader)
Reviewed on March 11, 2003
Susan profound and excellent
"That when you cheat yourself of needs
You leave yourself behind. "
Love n Peace
Peg

Reviewed by g g (Reader)
Reviewed on March 11, 2003
This is so very true
Excellent write!
huggs
Lady G.

Reviewed by William Bonilla
Reviewed on March 11, 2003
True words Susan,
One must aim high, or stay behind,
Well Penned

William

Reviewed by Jack Roberts
Reviewed on March 11, 2003
Great write Susan! I've heard said that 2nd place is the first loser. I like to set my sights high too.
Jack

Reviewed by Paul Berube
Reviewed on March 11, 2003
Susan, excellent. How very true your words are.


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