Distant Star

from JoeUser Forums

I’m not aiming for dazzling brilliance;
I think is better to be relevant
for a long time rather
than idolised for an instant.

I have far too much to give
to simply burn bright
then fade from existence,
only to be replaced by the next
shining beacon of cool.

What I have learnt over the years
took a long time to acquire,
so it stands to reason
if I want to impart some of this,
it will take time as well.

But don’t let me stop you
from checking out the bright lights.
Once they fade and die,
you’ll be able to see me better anyway.

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Reply #1 from JoeUser Forums Top

Wonderful Maso. I love the simple truth of it's message. I believe this is going to be one of your best ones yet in my opinion. Absolutley wonderful! I hope you post it on Buddah's site!

Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top

Roy, you're a bloody astute bugger, you.  This one has been picked to feature in the March issue of ABCTales.com magazine.  Understandably, I'm very pleased.  It won't pay me anything but the validation is wonderful.  Glad you liked it, mate.

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Reply #3 from Stardock Forums Top

Absolutely great! Sure assured and confident.  This was a joy to read.  Yes, read it into your pc and send it to me.

Thanks!

Reply #4 from JoeUser Forums Top

This is a pretty cool idea. I saw it when reading Mark Twain's autobiography. He said that comedians who make unsubstantial jokes never last, whereas he, talking about universal experiences, would live on beyond his death. Twain goes on to cite great comedians of his time who do not even sound remotely familiar today. Their brilliance had already faded during Twain's life. 

Reply #5 from Stardock Forums Top

Buddah, thanks mate.  I've been writing a lot, but not posting much here, instead posting to a site called ABCTales.com  I will have to go back through what I've put up there and pick off the meat for my friends here.  I'm hoping to do some recording this weekend too.  Good to see you, mate.  :)

SlyDrivel,

Thanks very much for your considered comments.  I've not read the biography you mention but can imagine Twain saying this.  He was a particularly astute individual. 

This piece came about more as a reaction to the cult of celebrity than anything else.  There are so many today, there could well be an entire channel in the future called 'Where Are They Now TV' that will only be viewed by myriad other failed, washed up or has-been celebrities.

Reply #6 from Stardock Forums Top

Wonderful Maso. I love the simple truth of it's message.

Ditto.

I love reading stuff like this and I miss it here.

Congrats on being feature, mate. Well deserved.

Reply #7 from Stardock Forums Top

Chris, thanks heaps mate.  I'm going to put up a couple more today, I hope.  Check 'em out when you can and let me know what you think.