Tales of Gold

Tales of Gold

A Chapter by Trace
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a story of wealth and greed

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A stream he had found, while wandering around

Through miles of mountain trails

Broken and sore, from looking for

That big strike where he’d prevail,


 

Years and years he had endeavored

With just a trace now and then to show

He had dipped his pan, across the land

Everywhere that he would go,


 

He knew what signs to look for

He had struck it rich before

But money earned, is quickly burned

From a wealthy man, now he was poor,


 

So about to cash in his chips

He sat down on the bank of a stream

Bending over to drink, he could scarcely think

Of what was causing that shimmering gleam,


 

The sun shown bright and clearly

Through the sparkling little creek

He dug his hand, into the sand

Would this finally be his lucky streak,


 

He slowly pulled out his fist

And opened it up to see

Well he just stared, at the nuggets there

How much dough could there really be,


 

He worked day in and day out

Pulling his treasure from the sand

From big to small, he gathered it all

He’d be the richest man in the land,


 

But greed seemed to take control

While filling his bags with all they could hold

Then he loaded his pack, threw it over his back

Slipped and fell from the weight of the gold,


 

A stream I found, while wandering around

In the hills near my mountain home

When to my surprise, right before my eyes

A tattered old pack….. on a pile of bones.



© 2017 Trace


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WOW, what a great story, Trace! He was greedy and put too much gold in that backpack. It was his ruination. Ah, but you were the lucky one who stumbled upon it. If only, right? You have always been a wonderful story teller. I enjoyed this. Lydi**

Posted 8 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Trace

8 Years Ago

I enjoyed writing this poetic story. Living in the west and working in a precious metals mine as I.. read more
Lydia Shutter

8 Years Ago

You mysterious one!



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first off I love the cover picture you used, beautiful and serene setting. The story was great. He'd hit it big time and again then lost it all. Then you stumble upon his winnings and what's left of him. Wow, just wow!

Posted 3 Years Ago


WOW, what a great story, Trace! He was greedy and put too much gold in that backpack. It was his ruination. Ah, but you were the lucky one who stumbled upon it. If only, right? You have always been a wonderful story teller. I enjoyed this. Lydi**

Posted 8 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Trace

8 Years Ago

I enjoyed writing this poetic story. Living in the west and working in a precious metals mine as I.. read more
Lydia Shutter

8 Years Ago

You mysterious one!
a cautionary tale to be sure. The things that cause us to work and sweat - will be the death of us - this poem is wonderfully crafted.

Posted 8 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Trace

8 Years Ago

Thank you so very much. It is always such a pleasure to read your wonderful comments and complimen.. read more
We have surely destroyed ourselves with our greed. Thank you for writing a poem exposing the fact. My favorite stanza is the one before the last. I also like how you rhyme "found" with "around" and "sore" with "for" in the first stanza.

Posted 9 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Trace

9 Years Ago

Thank you so very much for your excellent comments.
I enjoyed writing this poem and using th.. read more
Really nicely written with a wonderful moral.

Posted 9 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Trace

9 Years Ago

Thank you so very much for reading and commenting on this piece.

Trace
Firstly, can I just say I've missed you Trace.

Secondly, this is simply amazing, I love the story you told and the wording with the vivid imagery. The structure of the poem was divine and as always, written to perfection -- You amaze me, still to this day.

I am truly you're number one fan!

Posted 9 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Trace

9 Years Ago

It is always so nice to see you. Thank you for catching up on my poetry.
Your comments and c.. read more
Fabulous story Trace. Just goes to show...


Posted 9 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Trace

9 Years Ago

Thank you so very much, so nice to see you.

Trace
Nice story Trace.
Greed has take many mans life, and you have put it nicely together here.
I believe you've found some of your own gold with this poem :)

Thanks for sharing :)

Posted 9 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Trace

9 Years Ago

So glad you enjoyed my little story..... but I ain't telling you where that stream is.
Thank .. read more
Ronny

9 Years Ago

Your welcome.
It really looks like the picture could be taken in a Norwegian forest somewhere.. read more
Love this Trace and the message it holds. Your talent never ceases to amaze me.

Hugs, Julie

Posted 9 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Trace

9 Years Ago

Seems I am always picking up rocks and looking for gold.
What I need to be looking for is an.. read more
MsJewel

9 Years Ago

Shame on you - handsome beast - you are not a pile of bones...
I love this little tale spun so elegantly. There is great message depicted within, which gives the poem a great impact. Nicely penned. Thank you for sharing.

Posted 9 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Trace

9 Years Ago

I am so glad you enjoyed my little story.
Thank you for your wonderful compliments.
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