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Once so notorious when youthful
blood gushed, life was nothing but
joyous rush, ecstatic world’s glitter,
glory ‘n’ fame in redundant
blinded by the game - swam in an ocean
of lust and pleasure aided by riches.

Wine, dine and pretty women
at every lane - you bet, life was
nothing less then a speeding plane.
Lo, what goes up comes down
that is for a dimwit to predict,
life crashed like a ripe melon.

Drenched in appalling venereal
pain; rested his weary head
in a gloomy pit on a stinking bed
hiding from his very own shade
set for an inward tour on a quest, to
probe what went so wrong?

Repenting hearts’ dripping tears
cleansed body and soul
now that he is old, this ill fate
is not a stigma he was told
folks like him gather up and walked the
remaining last phase in peace ‘n’ sanity.

Learned the meaning of life at his ripe; clasped to his life’s
last fold as though it‘s a precious coin of gold.
-FRANCO-
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The Gaffe.

Contributed by FRANCO on Monday, 23rd April 2007 @ 10:12:10 PM in AEST
Topic: toughstuff

Once so notorious when youthful
blood gushed, life was nothing but
joyous rush, ecstatic world’s glitter,
glory ‘n’ fame in redundant
blinded by the game - swam in an ocean
of lust and pleasure aided by riches.

Wine, dine and pretty women
at every lane - you bet, life was
nothing less then a speeding plane.
Lo, what goes up comes down
that is for a dimwit to predict,
life crashed like a ripe melon.

Drenched in appalling venereal
pain; rested his weary head
in a gloomy pit on a stinking bed
hiding from his very own shade
set for an inward tour on a quest, to
probe what went so wrong?

Repenting hearts’ dripping tears
cleansed body and soul
now that he is old, this ill fate
is not a stigma he was told
folks like him gather up and walked the
remaining last phase in peace ‘n’ sanity.

Learned the meaning of life at his ripe; clasped to his life’s
last fold as though it‘s a precious coin of gold.
-FRANCO-

Copyright Â© FRANCO ... [ 2007-04-23 22:12:10]
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Re: The Gaffe. (User Rating: 1 )
by Former_Member on Tuesday, 24th April 2007 @ 02:08:24 AM AEST
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my gosh, Franco .. this is very enlightening.

I love how you took a poetic approach to offer a view on learning to
late the reality of a life not used to it's full potential. There is nothing
wrong with seeking a pleasure or two from life, but superficial
gravitation usually leaves us quite empty. And it is sad that so
many find out too late.

Very thought provoking read, Franco.

Bravo poet!

~Breezy

Re: The Gaffe. (User Rating: 1 )
by darkangeleyes57 on Tuesday, 24th April 2007 @ 03:46:29 AM AEST
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Great poem. You did an amazing job.

Take care
Christina

Re: The Gaffe. (User Rating: 1 )
by purplestary on Tuesday, 24th April 2007 @ 04:03:03 AM AEST
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interesting peice of work...leaves the reader thinking about the little things they can take forgranted, and asking themselves if their living there lives to their potential..or if their just throwing it all away...nicely done..

Re: The Gaffe. (User Rating: 1 )
by derb on Tuesday, 24th April 2007 @ 10:46:38 AM AEST
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powerful writing. you've learned something of life and convey it well.

Re: The Gaffe. (User Rating: 1 )
by Eternal_Dreamer on Tuesday, 24th April 2007 @ 12:07:21 PM AEST
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Franco~
dear poet friend you have penned a very thought provoking piece of poetry here.
Is one really living life to its full potential or
are they wasting it and letting it slip on by~
I like how this comes across to your reader.
A deep, thought provoking write excellently penned dearest Franco~
love, hugs & blessings~
sue m

Re: The Gaffe. (User Rating: 1 )
by ladyfawn on Tuesday, 24th April 2007 @ 01:10:48 PM AEST
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~:*beautiful*:~

love n' hugs nessa

roses

Re: The Gaffe. (User Rating: 1 )
by Ruby2sdy on Saturday, 28th April 2007 @ 10:56:43 AM AEST
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I love your use of language in this poem; it has an ethereal quality to it, I don't know why... excellent write, and oh so true; live, love and never regret!!!

2sdyx

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