GONE
GONE * Everything you worked for Gone in a single instant made official by a personalized signed type-written letter Gone like a black hole back to the beginning Gone The beginning of everything everything you toiled after your whole life long Gone You now have the same financial portfolio, as when you graduated from high school, but that was 38 years ago. Gone. Your house is worth nothing So good luck trying to sell it Your 401k has diminished to the point of oblivion Gone along with everything else! the job, your future,the home Gone * WordPlaya, April 2009
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I enjoy writing and since rediscovering the power of poetry, it has brought me much joy! My favorite poet is Richard Brautigan, and I am a big fan of freestyle poetry, as I find it less limiting and most creative. I also like spoken word poetry. ...
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