On reading Victor Hugo
Cosette, you have no need of a broom,rather, enfold yourself in the firmament of heaven,forsaking all others and trusting in the everlasting mercy of God.If you've never been pooryou can't properly...
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"If you've never been poor you can't properly sing it"Yes! So very true, and life does seem at times to beno more than the throw of the dice.LOve the closing. Causes the reader to evaluate whattruly...
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Very well said Douglas - so much seems to depend on chance or luck - but some of those fat bonuses and salaries are not deserved and could well help the poor.
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One must thoroughly agree with your observations here.So eloquently said!!Yet I've never seen a Broadway show that had the impact of those words and of all the other mere tunes.I wonder if I'll ever...
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Hi Douglaus "Pennies don't fall from heaven" and you can't just "sing the blues away". This poem really speaks volumes of truth. The abyss between rich and poor is stunning. You have to experience...
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Thank Ron. Glad you enjoyed, and nice to see you at the Pub.
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Thank you Wendy. I am grateful and pleased that you like this poem.
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"If you've never been poor you can't properly sing it" Isn't that the truth. That ending packs a punch and is quite poignant, Douglas. Enjoyed very much. kerri
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"meantime though, the difference between life and death remains no more than a throw of the dice;" These words remind me that it is life itself that is the greatest gift we could be given, and the...
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Thanks Liz. You are right, life is indeed the greatest gift.
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great piece Bongler I've been reading the Hunchback the last year (slowly) its heavy going!
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Douglas... I can sing the tune Your words spoke loudly to me The joy of life is truly in the living of it those who are born into money have probably had everything and do not know about the life and...
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Douglas,Life does indeed have its twists and turns.You lead the reader to the path of enlightenmentwith this poem, and most beautifully, too! Well writ and much enjoyed!Sarah
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