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    My wife called me at work today. She had tackled the task of cleaning our basement (and going through boxes paperwork and junk from my college years and before). She called to let me know that she found a bunch of old poems I'd written years ago (I'd forgotten that I wrote poetry back then, it was a fleeting phase) Anyway, I thought I'd share this one with you.

    Words are keys
    that can open a heart,
    and bring together those
    who seemed worlds apart.
    Words are the weapons
    used every day,
    to lash out when something
    does not go our way.
    Words are the tool
    that allow you to talk
    to yourself when you go
    on your evening walk.
    Words can be changed,
    and the meanings remain
    or the meanings can change
    while the words stay the same.
    Words will affect
    your life every day
    Even when you feel
    you have nothing to say
    Words are the backbone
    of this silly verse,
    as you continue to read
    it only gets worse. :)

    (I was asked to add a photo. Nothing I have seems to fit this poem, and I don't have much experience with photoshop so I put up a picture of my 8 month old son, someone who has not yet learned the power of words. I'm sure Denise could create a wonderfully creative image that would be applicable to this poem.)

    Eric

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    www.ericjvirkler.com
    Last edited by Eric Virkler; 10-11-2009 at 09:46 PM. Reason: added a photo

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    Eric, I love it! Very nicely written and the touch of humor is perfect. I'd love to see you pair this w/ an image.

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    I agree with Denise - find us an image to put this with...it's too good!

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    Eric, I think your son is adorable and I think you picked a great image. To me he represents a fresh start.

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    Terrific poem and your choice of a photo couln't have been better, Eric.

    The ending is great...Seuss-like.

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    I'm glad you like the poem. I could barely even remember writing it. I wasn't sure if the photo went with the poem, but thought at the very least I'd share it. (I like it, but then again I'm a little biased)

    Eric

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    Your son is ADORABLE, Eric! Oh my gosh, I could kiss his little face right off!

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    Thank you Julie. We feel truly blessed to have him in our lives. Pictures of him smiling like this are a dime a dozen. He spends more time laughing and smiling than anything else. Being a father is so much more rewarding than I'd anticipated.

    Eric

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