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Tag Archives: success
The Use of Dreams: rondine
What is the use of dreams devoid of action, that linger on as hopes before they die; and while they last, convince us if we try that in the end we will find satisfaction. Such wistful shadows taunt us to … Continue reading
Posted in Poems
Tagged #BookofForms, action, dreams, effort, French verse forms, illusion, poetic forms, rondine, substance, success
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Heaven or Las Vegas
for Elvis Presley Well, the coroner he figured no one’s hand was on the trigger, so there really wasn’t anyone to blame. Call him a victim of his fame; we know what killed him, just the same. Never mind his … Continue reading
Posted in Songs
Tagged achievement, Chappaquidick, Elvis Presley, entertainment, fate, fortune, Las Vegas, mass media, success
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Burn That Bridge
Dwelling on the future never seemed to make much sense: splitting our infinitives just wastes the present tense. Why worry on what might be and dwell on hopes and dreams, when what counts of past and future is what comes … Continue reading
See You There
If you listen to the chatter they’ll convince you it don’t matter, more or less; as long as your wallet’s fatter, never mind those ‘neath the ladder of success. There’s no need to feel an instant of distress, or a … Continue reading
Posted in Poems, Statements
Tagged achievement, companionship, confusion, friendship, relationships, success, union
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A Week in LA
After almost twenty years to spend a week out in LA and to watch through hotel windows where the rich and famous play (or at least some folks pretending to be worth the time of day, either rock stars in … Continue reading
Posted in Poems
Tagged California, change, disappointment, Los Angeles, success, travel
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Doing Nothing
Got up before seven, fed the dog and combed my hair, put a pot of coffee on to brew; spent no time deliberating what clothes I would wear: some jeans and an old t-shirt ought to do. Stood out on … Continue reading
Posted in Poems, Songs
Tagged achievement, expectations, illusions, peer pressure, self-determinism, self-respect, success
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If You’re Not Growing
Some of my old friends seem the same year after year: just like they were in high school, at the start of their careers They talk in careful circles around where they ought to be; and most of them still … Continue reading
Posted in Poems, Statements
Tagged disappointment, growth, maturity, personal history, regret, success
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