Promised Land

Promised Land

A Poem by Pete
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Never look back unless you are planning to go that way. - Thoreau

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Land of Milk n Honey III by Dorothy Fagan (Oil Painting) | Artful Home
Land of Milk n Honey III Oil on Canvas by Dorothy Fagan

laugh
while you have a smile
stay
while you've got a while
call
while you can still dial

stack your dirty laundry in a neat little pile
part the red sea and damn the river nile



© 2023 Pete


Author's Note

Pete
"Life isn't about finding yourself; it's about creating yourself. So live the life you imagined." - Thoreau

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a sweet pile to reward the rank and file
I had never seen Dorothy Fagan's artwork previously
She is very well accomplished and a good find
I am constantly amazed at the number of really fine artists there are out and about

Posted 2 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Pete

2 Years Ago

right you are, so many terrific artists. i'll have to disagree though - nothing sweet about a pile.. read more
I wish we have that power to part and parcel things; had to be bestowed from above and to the chosen elect. If I had hair left, I might be able to do that, but not really.
A poem with a positive message, sir Pete of Great Mass.

Posted 2 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Pete

2 Years Ago

i too wish i still had enough hair to part. thank you for the thick, wavy share ... :)
Sami Khalil

2 Years Ago

Hehehe! You are welcome sir Pete

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Added on April 17, 2023
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Pete
Pete

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I love reading, writing, music, nature, God and feeling emotion, not necessarily in that order. To me, these things go hand in hand. My favorite writer is Henry David Thoreau. I think he was a geni.. more..