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The second of my collections of poems written for "Express It In Eight."

As usual these days, I choose blog format because it offers more space for the work.
February 25, 2026 at 10:54am
February 25, 2026 at 10:54am
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Thought for the Day

All I have and all I want
may not be the same
for dreams and reality
aren’t good company.

Satisfaction rules the game
peace the eternal goal
need and desire conflict
and that ain’t destiny.


Line count: 8
Free verse
For Express It In Eight, 02.25.26
Prompt: Begin your poem with the phrase: All I have and all I want.
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