A Zero to the Left by Ana Monnar

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A Zero to the Left

Distinctive wise problem-solver
Resolving harms with expertise
Predicaments, bad dilemmas
Bumpy troubles like cottage cheese
A zero to the left is next
Person that does not help himself
or others – very sad to see
Statue full of dust on a shelf
Move your body and help yourself
Stand on your very own two feet
Each person needs to hold their own
Winning victories not defeat
Always business before pleasure
Working hard is what we all do
Success for all that work for it
Except for those who never grew
Is endless fear what you wish for?
Grow up quickly before too late
Freedom is awesome here on Earth
Or how will you pick up your date

Ana Monnar

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Ben Gieske (8/28/2007 3:50:00 PM)
I wonder what people did before there was a zero. 'The Maya Indians of Central America are believed to have invented the concept of the zero before the A.D.300's. The Hindus developed the concept independently several hundred years later. The idea spread from india and was adopted in Europe during the late 1400's.' from The World Book Encyclopedia. Amazing that it took the Europeans so long.

I like your poem because it can be read in two ways or interpreted according to the opposite of what you write. That way the reader can rearrange their priorities and still feel the importance to the message.

Rajaram Ramachandran (8/20/2007 7:25:00 PM)
Zero to the left has no value and zero to the right has value like this-001 and 100.
This poem sounds like 'Ten Commandments, ' which we should follow. A good theme Ana Monnar has taken.

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Ana Monnar (March 6,1954)