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Topic: Fame (05/10/12)
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TITLE: The Currency of Egos | Previous Challenge Entry
By Benjamin Graber
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ADD TO MY FAVORITES
Is popularity;
I spend my life to earn it,
To squander on a spree—
The wealth of the celebrities
Is the core of every dream,
Where every look of praise—or envy—
Inflates my self-esteem.
My town becomes Las Vegas,
The center is the game;
I gamble everything I have
To win myself a name.
But if I spend my friendships
To win prosperity,
What will I do when fame comes knocking
And ’tis time to pay her fees?
The marketplace is all a sham,
A ritzy masquerade;
’Cause I could win the biggest jackpot
And joy would still evade me—
In the market of what really matters
This currency is dead,
A semi-trailer full of fame
Might buy a crust of bread!
The applause that greets the superstars
May fill my heart with greed,
But when reality emerges
’Tis love I really need.
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I enjoyed this very much. Thanks.
God bless~
And I loved the title.
I have one word for this: superb!
A semi-trailer full of fame
Might buy a crust of bread!
Congrats on your Editor's Choice! :D