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What We Have

May 1, 2010
By Eowyn BRONZE, Olathe, Kansas
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we always want what we can't have
a fancy car
flawless makeup
the perfect boyfriend or girlfriend
dazzling jewelry, a huge house
a plane, a million dollars

but why must we always want more?
why can't we settle for what we have?
a car that runs
the face you have
someone who treats you fair
and loves you for the way you are
happiness to bejewel you
a house that is a home
a ride with friends
money won't buy true love, friendship, or happiness
why must we always want more
when we have everything we need
right here, right now
what we have

© Ana F., Guadalupe, Mexico

The author's comments:
People are always wanting more than they have. Many dont realize that they don't need that state of the art Cell Phone, or two hundred dollar jeans. They ignore the fact that there are hundreds of people who would be proud to have food on the table, a roof over their heads, or family that cared about them. We should learn to appreciate what we have in life, especially now in such a troubled time in the world.
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bkcrider92 GOLD said...
on May. 24 2010 at 10:44 am
bkcrider92 GOLD, Roslyn Harbor, New York
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Favorite Quote:
&ldquo;When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.&rdquo;

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I Love it! Such a great message! If you get a chance can you check out my poem Memories and comment and rate it? =D
Egyptiangirl13 GOLD said...
on May. 23 2010 at 9:58 am
Egyptiangirl13 GOLD, Kansas City, Missouri
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Favorite Quote:
\&quot;either write something worth reading or do something worth writing. -Benjamin Franklin<br /> <br /> \&quot;If columbus would have turned back, no one would have blamed him. No one would have remembered him either.\&quot; <br /> <br /> \&quot;If music be the food of love, play on.\&quot;

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great poem-well stated