(13 January 1947 / Southport)

poet Valerie Dohren
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If I Had Ever Lived Before

If I had ever lived before
What would I then have been
As a pauper low and poor
Or as a noble Queen

Would I have lived in gilded halls
Or walked the streets in rags
Owned portraits hung on silken walls
Or humble canvas bags

And did I dine at tables grand
With diamonds in my hair
Or walk bare-foot upon the sand
Just memories to share

But whate`er I might have been
Of this much I am sure
That rather than be rich and mean
`Tis better to be poor

Submitted: Monday, June 25, 2012
Edited: Sunday, July 01, 2012

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  • * Sunprincess * (10/12/2012 7:32:00 AM)

    wow..very impressive write, my first read today..loved it.. :)

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  • John Brown (8/20/2012 2:17:00 PM)

    Another great piece of work Valerie.

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  • Anne P Murray (ladeeanne) (7/23/2012 11:00:00 AM)

    Marvelous and brilliant piece of writing. I love your writings

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  • Smoky Hoss (7/8/2012 9:59:00 AM)

    Wise and wonderful words; I agree with Juan, you are indeed a world-class poet!
    Peace.

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  • Karen Sinclair (7/8/2012 4:41:00 AM)

    Gorgeous write of reincarnation speculation and fabulous ending...tyvm karen

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  • Joseph Anderson (7/7/2012 3:04:00 PM)

    Would you have been as great at poetry, as now. I am doubtful, because with you true poetry has
    been reborn. Melodious, thoughtful and just plain beautiful

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  • Valsa George (7/7/2012 11:44:00 AM)

    A beautiful poem with a more beautiful conclusion! ! .....as always, your versification is great! !

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  • Frank James Ryan Jr...fjr (7/5/2012 10:28:00 PM)

    Smoooooooooooooooth as silk on satin, Valerie...Virtually flawless metre and a rhyme sceme to match, this pen-gem breathes deep on the crisp, tightly cropt structure you have adritly employed, here...Solid craftsWO manship, young lady, indeed! ~FjR~

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  • Elena Sandu (7/5/2012 8:42:00 PM)

    Exceptional poem! And very true! Kindness associated with empty pockets. I love it, love your inspiration (heart) for writing it, thank you! !

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  • Anie Vans (7/5/2012 8:17:00 PM)

    The last verse beams, and sums up this beautiful poem. Were nice if every heart felt that way. But, hopefully, many do.

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