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All that glitters is not gold and the grass is not always greener on the other side of the fence.

Life is much like a merry go round We get on and choose a sturdy steed The music starts and we go around Never knowing if we are in the lead Then there is the ring bright shiny Golden in the sunlight tempting us Lean too far and end on your hiney Patience and skill lead to success Glee is finally grabbing that ring Only to find it isn�t really gold The goal was fake the brass lying The riches tarnished and cold The ride is the thrill not the prize The prize is to complete the ride To stay seated each fall and rise Enjoy it and finish with pride

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Reviewed by Bhuwan Thapaliya

Reviewed on February 20, 2005

Steven...deep write my friend...I agree with you here...love n luck....BHUWAN

Reviewed by Chanti Niven

Reviewed on February 15, 2005

A truism in poetic form. I liked the analogy. Well written!
Chanti

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on February 15, 2005

So true...very true!!

Thanks for sharing Steven!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Judy Lloyd (Reader)

Reviewed on February 15, 2005

This is really true and gives a good description of what reality is about.

Reviewed by Mary Quire

Reviewed on February 15, 2005

What a wonderful and honest description of life. Many times we do believe the peak of the mountain is what makes us want to live, when all along it is the climb that keeps us going. Best wishes.

M.Rose

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