Merit

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Little gold star
Can you remember back that far?
Tell me, what did I do
To earn you

Oh faded badge of courage
What was your greater challenge
I once met
Please tell me, I forget

Multi-colored ribbons
First place stamped so proudly
Across smooth satin
But for what?

Threadbare shoe
I see you’ve travelled far
But where did you go
And for who?

Stately urn
Who knows more of the dust
That’s within, than without?

Brand new day
Please point me a direction
So I can be on my way



~ Soulstar