Thursday, February 16, 2012

Universal Quest


 
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What spurs the soldier onward?
Or the miner in jaws of dirt
What drives the laborer forward?
What adds true worth to our work?
What calls the wayward drifter?
Or the sailor out of the storm
What is this universal quest?
Why, it’s one small syllable-
Home

© Janet Martin

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5 comments:

  1. Kat MortensenFebruary 16, 2012 at 11:13 AM

    Utterly charming! And oh so, true!

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  2. Rinkly RimesFebruary 16, 2012 at 1:38 PM

    Your illustration captured the mood of your poem beautifully.

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  3. Lilac & LavenderFebruary 16, 2012 at 6:33 PM

    I love this poem... true in every way!

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  4. EllaFebruary 17, 2012 at 12:01 AM

    I love the charm and lyrical tone of your words~ It is beautiful and so whispers the warmth and welcome of home! Well Done~

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  5. Bradley A. PerainoFebruary 17, 2012 at 6:04 AM

    very nice, thank you for sharing.

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