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We build ourselves a house of cards
Wherein we lock our treasure
For good measure.
But come the wind and rain
(a hurricane),
or when the earth begins to shake
(an earth-quake),
Our house of cards comes tumbling.down
And what have we but rubble for our trouble.
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©Denise G Allen, 08 April 2013 09:39
Adeeyoyo's Blog 
08/04/2013 at 9:54 am
Or comes a wolf who huffs and puffs
The house is just not strong enough!
Lovely poem, HAHA
John
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09/04/2013 at 5:47 am
Nothing built by man on earth is strong enough to withstand natural calamities, John. The power of nature is amazing… Btw, are you likening me to one of the three little pigs, lol? 😀
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09/04/2013 at 10:00 am
No Denise, but I have the “gift” of putting my foot in it.!!!
John
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09/04/2013 at 11:29 am
😀 We all read different meanings into most things, John, because we all look from different angles.
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08/04/2013 at 10:03 am
Such delicate balance required in life —
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09/04/2013 at 5:48 am
Oh, that is very true, Eric.
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08/04/2013 at 3:01 pm
A spot-on assessment of our mortal existence.
Well done.
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09/04/2013 at 5:49 am
True. Earthly treasures are really of no consequence at all. Thanks, Hook. 🙂
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08/04/2013 at 5:36 pm
Very, very nice…very well built. Thank you!
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09/04/2013 at 5:50 am
Thank you, John, for reading and enjoying. 🙂
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08/04/2013 at 10:59 pm
Brilliant, Adee!
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09/04/2013 at 5:50 am
Thank you, BB. 🙂
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08/04/2013 at 11:00 pm
true that…it is often the care we take in building…and of course where we put our treasure as well that measures that loss…
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09/04/2013 at 5:52 am
I agree, Brian. And also what we regard as ‘treasure’…
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09/04/2013 at 6:25 am
Or perhaps, shoddy construction?
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09/04/2013 at 8:05 am
Could be… , Jake. 😉
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09/04/2013 at 5:47 pm
We have to blame something or someone, other than ourselves… Don’t we?
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09/04/2013 at 7:04 am
Oh I did enjoy this… and then the addition of johnell74… love it..
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09/04/2013 at 8:05 am
Hahaha, BD. 😀
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10/04/2013 at 2:12 am
The true gold cannot be held in the hand.
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10/04/2013 at 6:07 am
NoTHING of value on this earth can be taken with us when we leave. 🙂
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10/04/2013 at 9:10 am
As my friend is fond of remarking, “No pockets in a shroud.”
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10/04/2013 at 9:16 am
Hahaha, I LOVE that! Thanks, Ben. 😀
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11/04/2013 at 8:54 am
We all live so precariously, adee. Love your poem. 🙂
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11/04/2013 at 9:57 am
Yes, AD, and our values can be so wrong. Thank you.
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22/04/2013 at 4:39 am
I know this if off topic but I’m looking into starting my own blog and was curious what all is needed to get set up? I’m assuming having a blog like yours would cost a pretty penny?
I’m not very internet smart so I’m not 100% positive. Any recommendations or advice would be greatly appreciated. Kudos
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22/04/2013 at 6:55 am
Google WordPress and follow their instructions… Good luck. Keep in touch. By the way, it is FREE!
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