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You live in a world

… where content is King.

By Tim GracePublished 3 years ago 1 min read
You live in a world
Photo by Daria Volkova on Unsplash

They’ll have you believe you’re missing that thing.

They’ll grab your attention with bundles of bling,

… as you live in a world where content is king.

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They’ll have you believe you’re missing that thing.

They’ll use what you know and choose what you sing,

… as you live in a world where content is king.

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They’ll have you believe you’re missing that thing.

They’ll style what you wear and fashion your ring.

… as you live in a world where content is king.

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They’ll have you believe you’re missing that thing.

They’ll break what you have and take what you bring.

… as you live in a world where content is king.

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They’ll have you believe you’re missing that thing.

They’ll empty the essence, they’ll drain all the zing.

They’ll hollow the vessel, they’ll poison the sting,

… as you live in a world where content is king.

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© Tim Grace, 31 December 2023

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Tim Grace

A first impression has a lasting effect - it makes a notable difference. In a subtle way that’s who I am as a poet. A ‘first impression’ looking for the gentle ‘twist’ that draws attention to a novel observation.

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