Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

We as humans always need more possessions to make us happy or at least that is what we think. All the possessions on earth can't buy happiness.

 Comment Written 14-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 14-Apr-2016

Very true, Sandra. Thanks for reviewing :) Craig

Comment from Joy Graham

Excellent

You make me feel guilty for having a coin collection lol! It is true, though. I have far too much junk and I'm working on getting rid of it slowly.

Your message reached me in a positive way. Best wishes in this contest!

 Comment Written 14-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 14-Apr-2016

I can change the picture if you like Joy - I think a coin collection isn't so bad haha

Much appreciated - Craig

Comment from dmt1967

Exceptional

I love this poem. It did give me the giggles. I am forever telling my daughter about the difference between needing something and wanting something lol. Good luck in the contest and thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 14-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 14-Apr-2016

Thanks for the lovely review, dmt1967, and for the wonderful shiny stars!

If your daughter manages to get that sorted out, she'll be ahead of most adults, I think :)

Much appreciated! Craig

Comment from Dean Kuch

Excellent

Great message in this little poem, Craig. Wealth, cars, our homes...no matter how much we have or how elaborate our possessions might be, we are only "borrowing" them for a short time. After all, we can't take it with us when we leave here for good.
What we CAN take away from here is all of the fond memories of family, friends and those we loved.
Those are the "things" that truly matter.

Great three-liner.
best of luck to you in the contest...
~Dean

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 Comment Written 14-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 14-Apr-2016

Thanks, Dean for the great review. Much appreciated - Craig.

reply by Dean Kuch on 14-Apr-2016

it's always a pleasure, buddy.

Comment from AnnaLinda

Excellent

Craig,

You've hit on a real truth here with a creative flair
and wisdom. Man seems to like to buy, collect
and worship things. Of course, some of them
are needed, yet we can't take all the things with us...

Americans are especially bad at trying to fill inner
needs with things...That "insatiable" appetite
just never seems to be satisfied.

You did a great job in conveying your message
with so few words. Great presentation as well.

Linda

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 Comment Written 14-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 14-Apr-2016

Thanks Linda!

In part it was inspired by the fact that I desperately need to de-clutter. There is so much accumulated stuff from over the years here - I need to hire a huge skip (dumpster), or two, or three, and just start tossing things.

But yes, it definitely was meant to convey all of what you said above.

Thanks for the lovely review :)

Craig

reply by AnnaLinda on 14-Apr-2016

Good luck with that.
If it's a life time of stuff
it will take awhile.

I'm an expert at de-cluttering...:)

reply by AnnaLinda on 14-Apr-2016

and organizing...:)