I'M GOOD .. I'M BAD

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    UPA INANIMATE OBJECT CHALLENGE
    I'M GOOD .. I'M BAD

    I'M GOOD .. I'M BAD

    I'm missed more than people
    many care .. many panic .. when I'm gone
    I bring fun and smiles .. I'm no circus clown
    I bring deep depression .. cruelty .. frowns
    I'm no mobster though I carry great influence

    myth .. It's often said that I talk
    never have .. never been known to
    I'm not human .. I'm great beast's possession
    I cause envy .. strife .. I'm worthless
    I'm a necessary evil .. or a godsend
    I'm earned .. stolen .. won .. lost
    thrown away .. hidden .. killed for

    I force governments .. people
    to rise and fall .. I'm almighty
    a force to be reckoned with
    a long way I've come
    since bartering was the trend in olden days
    I'm worshipped around the globe
    I demand attention .. many depend upon me

    It's difficult to let me go
    though I travel quite often
    catch me .. get me .. while you can
    try to hold on .. status
    I'm acquired .. easily or hard
    some simply don't get me at all

    I'm dirty .. filthy .. I'm sure you don't mind
    I've no emotions .. nor feelings .. I can't cry
    I'm popular .. liked .. versatile
    I'm considered a blessing .. a curse
    I'm an enemy or even a friend to be had
    I'm loved .. I'm hated
    I'm good .. I'm bad

    Copyright © August 2009
    StandingBear


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    LenaM commented on I'M GOOD .. I'M BAD

    01-19-2011

    ahhhhh Money you've written about this so well I love how you've put this together

    StandingBear

    01/21/2011

    can't you just hear Pink Floyd playing their classic song titled *Money*

    LenaM

    01/21/2011

    Yeah lol that's what I was thinking

    irreverent commented on I'M GOOD .. I'M BAD

    01-18-2011

    lol @ worthless - totally missed it! Great write - money - the source of all evil and yet the Bible says that - money answers all things - it's a tool, like any other - the choice is ours. really enjoyed this one Bear! 10 all the way

    StandingBear

    01/21/2011

    ok Irreverent, you didn't say what I think you said.. I think .. lol... Glad you enjoyed this early UPA challenge write from a while back. I hear Pink Floyd's classic playing.. *Money*.. cha-ching!

    Worthless commented on I'M GOOD .. I'M BAD

    10-22-2010

    I'm sorry, but I'm worthless and their is only one who can uphold that job. That's Me! It's almost as if I wrote this.. I guess we have the same thoughts... Nice... You are not worthless,hated or shamed, That is all saved just for me. You are better then me.

    StandingBear

    10/22/2010

    We're all conditioned one way or another and left with whatever thoughts we come to conclusions with. In my mind, no one is better than anyone else and there isn't a single person alive and breathing that is worthless. This riddle poem is singularly about money, not a person. Thanks for dropping by and reading/commenting. SBear

    stellar commented on I'M GOOD .. I'M BAD

    07-24-2010

    another great write that reflects your dualistic view on things...you really got a wide perspective SB and from it I can say you're a good judge...^_^ v

    StandingBear

    07/25/2010

    Thanks again, you really read a lot of my poems....

    NativeAmeriGirl commented on I'M GOOD .. I'M BAD

    05-07-2010

    And you do it so well, smile.......I love the flow of this write.....Your words so easy yet truly profound....muchas gracias for allowing me the pleasure......

    StandingBear

    05/08/2010

    Muchos gracias .. you're much too kind .. i'm glad you enjoyed. I'll be by to read more of your great work soon.

    NativeAmeriGirl

    05/08/2010

    De nada, my kind comment was truly very easy to give.....I truly enjoyed your piece......I look forward to you commenting on my works and reading some more of your......smile!

    The true philosopher and the true poet are one, and a beauty, which is truth, and a truth, which is beauty, is the aim of both.

    Ralph Waldo Emerson, American Poet (1803-1882)

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