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A Toast
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another poem from my book; SKETCHES FROM LIFE

A Toast


 


Here’s to the folks by the wayside, used and abused by the crowd.


Here’s to the boys and here’s to the girls who are tossed aside by the proud.


I celebrate their dignity,  I celebrate their mirth.


Here’s to all they have given us in time and work and worth.


There’s no trophy for their courage, no reward for their strife.


Yet steadfastly they carry on the grueling toil of life,


These folks beyond the spotlight are the ones who bear the load.


So here’s to all the broken hearts along life’s weary road.


 
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 Reviews of "A Toast"
Reviewed by Katy Walsvik (Reader)
Reviewed on August 27, 2003
Lonny..I toast YOU! Isn't it amazing how easily the "proud" and the rich/'important' forget that there is a backbone to society.. and THEY aint it! Your rhyme and meter are, of course, half the joy of reading you.. but oh, how I love the way you think.. This book belongs on everyone's shelf! (smile) katy xox.
Reviewed by Bhuwan Thapaliya
Reviewed on August 27, 2003
Neat and clear write....BHUWAN
Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on August 26, 2003
Bravo!!

Nicely written!!

Love Tinka
Reviewed by Floreann Cawley
Reviewed on August 26, 2003
excellent..Floreann
Reviewed by Debby Rosenberg
Reviewed on August 26, 2003
yes, i'll toast to that...
Reviewed by *********** ********** (Reader)
Reviewed on August 26, 2003
I'll raise my glass to that......A wonderful poem Londis....Great rhyme....ty, Dani
Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)
Reviewed on August 26, 2003
Great write!
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