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Greatness! (1 reply and 1 comment)

RG983
3 years ago
RG983 3 years ago

Greatness lies not in the might of an embellished man,

It lies in the smile of a striving child;

Who lives by the means of living & loving,

Who dies by the means of giving & forgiving!

Susan Katz
3 years ago
Susan Katz 3 years ago

Very lovely and meaningful poem.  I think you have managed to say a great deal in a very few words.  That is the goal of the poet.  Your ending is particularly powerful in its simplicity and humanity.  Your poem, as with all poems that come through my Chat Room, will be considered to be featured on my Instagram page.  I thank you so much for sharing your work with me.  Your friend in poetry, Susan

Susan Katz
3 years ago

I have chosen your poem to be featured, one day next week, on my Instagram page. Please send me your Instagram name so that we can tag you.

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