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Vignette-The Ballad

Travelled from mouth to mouth North,west,east & south Far feom the censor's pen- In memory now,long gone This poetry of anon Tribute to the many anon poets who use this form(often with song) 'merely written for the people' becoming worksongs/chanties etc outrunning the state censor & fanning freedom's flame in al men's hearts.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010




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Date: 1/25/2010 6:28:00 PM
Amen! I am sure these anon poets would be pleased with this gracious narrative poem, Brian. Peace, Audrey
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Date: 1/25/2010 8:27:00 AM
Isn't it wonderful our thoughts don't have to be censored, Brian! Ah, the freedom that fills our hearts when we write. Nice work, Carolyn
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Date: 1/25/2010 7:50:00 AM
Informative and knowledgeable write for u to share with us all... thankxxx for the explanation also.. this short narrative says much in few words.. luv.. Linda-Marie..
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Date: 1/25/2010 5:19:00 AM
Some of these are good, interesting stories. Keep the educational pen flowing. Sara
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Date: 1/25/2010 4:01:00 AM
Or as we know them " Come-all-yees" !!....
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Date: 1/25/2010 2:07:00 AM
Great tribute to anon poets, Brian. God bless them for their many words... And we thank Him for freedom to write and sign our names without fear of death. (Hopefully that freedom shall continue for generations to come.) Thanks for writing this. Sincerely, Dane Ann
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