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the wreck of goodwill

the wreck of goodwill

every dime counted
seemed to count itself
but the pennies were the trouble spot
and the cost of all goodwill.

— Zumwalt (1998)

Comments on: "the wreck of goodwill" (12)

  1. Excellent verse about our common failing to “pinch pennies”, causing much unncessary negativity and friction! Thank you for such a pointed reminder about the troubles fretting over money causes in this world.

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  2. such a wry little package, this poem is…behind brevity, there it lays, a smirk and a nod and sad shaking of heads…

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  3. Power-packed message!

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  4. I liked this, so much said with so few words. Right on.

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  5. Boy, those were the days, when a dime counted and pennies had something besides nostalgic value. I note that a ride on the horse at the grocery store still costs one cent!

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  6. i have been gone for a while now, but i am back now, wonderful poetry, i always learn a lot from your poems and the way you create!! wooww!!! 🙂

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  7. So brilliant and witty! I’d love to nominate you for the Reader Appreciation Award.

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  8. WordsFallFromMyEyes said:

    So much in so little. Very clever.

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  9. Hi, I know it’s late but I nominated you for the “Blog Of The Year” award. Check it out:
    http://writersfield.wordpress.com/2013/01/04/blog-of-the-year-2012-award/

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  10. So many pennies, so little time…
    “Been ? What ? Nearly a year now?
    Hurry Back…
    ~Happy New Year~

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