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The Merry Go Round (of Life)
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All that glitters is not gold and the grass is not always greener on the other side of the fence.


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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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 Reviews of "The Merry Go Round (of Life)"
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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