I asked students I knew from my high school to respond to this unfinished sentence of mine in April 1989. Three years later, I asked college students I knew to respond to it, as well. Here were the results in April 1992:
Per Robert Frost, "nothing gold can stay." The most unfortunate example of this is...
...a reputation. (Karen B.)
...the here and now, as well as youth and perfect skin. (Brian W.)
...political promises. (i.e. "'No new taxes,' his larynx spewed, yet his lips read, 'Just a few.'") (Jeff B.)
...satisfaction with the way my life is going; happiness with myself, a truly gold thing because it's so scarce. (Jenni S.)
