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David van der Merwe @Paljas (146) • South Africa 23 Mar 17

I often ask this question as I never could and never will understand why people are so mesmerized by people with money, power and/or celebrity status? Sure, they stand out and deserve some attention but in my mind they do not...

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David van der Merwe @Paljas (146) • South Africa 7 Apr 17

I notice that international organizations, people from all over the world, Facebook Profile Frames, etc. are coming out in support for South Africa. It is so great to see that people realize that no president (leader) should have...

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David van der Merwe Yes, unfortunately, it is not a great time for South Africa. Protests are on-going against our current president. Later in this month there will be a vote in parliament of no confidence against the president, but as this option have been tried a few times...

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David van der Merwe @Paljas (146) • South Africa 23 Mar 17

I often ask this question as I never could and never will understand why people are so mesmerized by people with money, power and/or celebrity status? Sure, they stand out and deserve some attention but in my mind they do not...

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David van der Merwe Right on. We are all equal and I personally do not have a higher opinion of any person than the opinion I have of myself. Do I respect the talent, knowledge, success, etc. of other people? Absolutely, but those achievements are what they consider to be an...

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David van der Merwe @Paljas (146) • South Africa 23 Mar 17

I often ask this question as I never could and never will understand why people are so mesmerized by people with money, power and/or celebrity status? Sure, they stand out and deserve some attention but in my mind they do not...

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David van der Merwe Right on! That's the only way to true living. Stop being impressed by wealth & status and be impressed by the amount of joy you bring to yourself and others.

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David van der Merwe @Paljas (146) • South Africa 20 Mar 17

I know people who doesn't fear death at all as they believe they are saved and ready for an eternal life after death; I know people who fear death as they are not sure if they are ready and/or saved; I know people who don't care...

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David van der Merwe @Jessicalynnt Exactly. Another important thing for me is that the bible says that even if you have strong faith, but do not love others, you are nothing. All I am going to say is: look around you. How much love do you really see in this world? Just look at all...

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David van der Merwe @Paljas (146) • South Africa 17 Mar 17

I'm an Afrikaans poet and at the moment dabbling in English poetry. Some thoughts and/or feedback on poem below? For grief has come my way, unexpected and causing pain and left me, but only for an instant, with a heart ripped...

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David van der Merwe @Jessicalynnt Mmmm,.. Saturday afternoon here. Usually busy, but will try next week.

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David van der Merwe @Paljas (146) • South Africa 23 Mar 17

I often ask this question as I never could and never will understand why people are so mesmerized by people with money, power and/or celebrity status? Sure, they stand out and deserve some attention but in my mind they do not...

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David van der Merwe Thank you for understanding what I was trying to convey @petatonicsca

24 Mar 17

David van der Merwe @Paljas (146) • South Africa 17 Mar 17

I'm an Afrikaans poet and at the moment dabbling in English poetry. Some thoughts and/or feedback on poem below? For grief has come my way, unexpected and causing pain and left me, but only for an instant, with a heart ripped...

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David van der Merwe Thank you for pointing it out. It should be grief. Not sure if it was me or the spellchecker.

24 Mar 17

David van der Merwe @Paljas (146) • South Africa 23 Mar 17

I often ask this question as I never could and never will understand why people are so mesmerized by people with money, power and/or celebrity status? Sure, they stand out and deserve some attention but in my mind they do not...

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David van der Merwe Thank you @Inlemay - enjoyed some great discussion, comments & response so far.

24 Mar 17

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David van der Merwe @Paljas (146) • South Africa 17 Mar 17

I'm an Afrikaans poet and at the moment dabbling in English poetry. Some thoughts and/or feedback on poem below? For grief has come my way, unexpected and causing pain and left me, but only for an instant, with a heart ripped...

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David van der Merwe Thank you. I will definitely check time zone and see if I can make it. Sounds great.

24 Mar 17

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David van der Merwe @Paljas (146) • South Africa 17 Mar 17

I am using social media a lot for business and personal use. The "like" button has always been a bit of an irritation to me, especially if it is the only response option. Facebook has done it for years and finally realized that...

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David van der Merwe Exactly! More of a tracking tool than anything else. Perhaps myLot can be the 1st social-like site to implement it.

24 Mar 17

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David van der Merwe @Paljas (146) • South Africa 17 Mar 17

Last Friday I went to an interview for a job that I really needed. The interview was somewhat daunting, but when I left, I still felt I had a chance at the job. I was informed that they will contact me before the end of today to...

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David van der Merwe It's 2 weeks later and still nothing. The contact person is also never available. Very rude.

24 Mar 17

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David van der Merwe @Paljas (146) • South Africa 20 Mar 17

I know people who doesn't fear death at all as they believe they are saved and ready for an eternal life after death; I know people who fear death as they are not sure if they are ready and/or saved; I know people who don't care...

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David van der Merwe Omnism has always been a tricky term for me as the definition includes both "believe in" and "respect". I always have and always will respect other people's religions, but I do not believe in the religions. At the moment I believe the Bible and hence I believe...

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David van der Merwe @Paljas (146) • South Africa 23 Mar 17

I often ask this question as I never could and never will understand why people are so mesmerized by people with money, power and/or celebrity status? Sure, they stand out and deserve some attention but in my mind they do not...

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David van der Merwe @Paljas (146) • South Africa 23 Mar 17

I often ask this question as I never could and never will understand why people are so mesmerized by people with money, power and/or celebrity status? Sure, they stand out and deserve some attention but in my mind they do not...

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David van der Merwe It is nice to see that there are people left who realize that humbleness is a virtue. Thank you for the comment.

23 Mar 17

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David van der Merwe @Paljas (146) • South Africa 17 Mar 17

I'm an Afrikaans poet and at the moment dabbling in English poetry. Some thoughts and/or feedback on poem below? For grief has come my way, unexpected and causing pain and left me, but only for an instant, with a heart ripped...

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David van der Merwe @Nawsheen I have indeed. It was written for a very dear friend of mine who died in an accident. My writing is and always has been an outlet for my emotions.

23 Mar 17

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David van der Merwe @Paljas (146) • South Africa 17 Mar 17

I'm an Afrikaans poet and at the moment dabbling in English poetry. Some thoughts and/or feedback on poem below? For grief has come my way, unexpected and causing pain and left me, but only for an instant, with a heart ripped...

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David van der Merwe Thank you for your kind words.

23 Mar 17

David van der Merwe @Paljas (146) • South Africa 17 Mar 17

I'm an Afrikaans poet and at the moment dabbling in English poetry. Some thoughts and/or feedback on poem below? For grief has come my way, unexpected and causing pain and left me, but only for an instant, with a heart ripped...

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David van der Merwe Great that you have submitted poems to Oregon State Poetry Assn.). I enjoy poetry, but not very big in SA and certainly not Afrikaans. A few years back it was much better. I guess then there was more time to read. I just started to do some work in English....

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