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About This Poem

Baby Face Nelson

1908-1934  Not taken soon enough! Not only the good die young.

For Epigram Contest
By: Richard Lamoureux

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  1. Cavanaugh Avatar
    Jon A Cavanaugh
    Date: 11/30/2012 11:55:00 AM
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    And so we sigh in hushed relief / Departing souls that caused us grief. Excellent epigram Richard.

    Lamoureux Avatar Richard Lamoureux Date: 11/30/2012 3:01:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    I have known a few like that. Everyone brings happiness, either when the arrive or when they leave. Thanks for commenting John. I am curious what is the significance of your Avatar??
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    harry horsman
    Date: 11/30/2012 10:07:00 AM
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    this is a good one, and oh so true it is...

    Lamoureux Avatar Richard Lamoureux Date: 11/30/2012 3:02:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Glad you liked it.
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    Michael J. Falotico
    Date: 11/30/2012 7:33:00 AM
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    So true!! well done.. I was just watching the movie Johnny Depp did called Public Enemy and here is this perfect write.. very enjoyed.. Michael

    Lamoureux Avatar Richard Lamoureux Date: 11/30/2012 10:54:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    I enjoyed that movie. Thanks for commenting.
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    Andrea Dietrich
    Date: 11/29/2012 3:06:00 PM
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    hahaha. LOVE this. thanks for the compliment. I stay young looking by always acting like a big KID.

    Lamoureux Avatar Richard Lamoureux Date: 11/29/2012 3:09:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    works for me to, except the part about looking like a kid.
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    Diogenes Zuniga
    Date: 11/29/2012 2:31:00 PM
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    Nicely done!. Good luck in the contest. - Dio

    Lamoureux Avatar Richard Lamoureux Date: 11/29/2012 2:42:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    thanks Dio, welcome back.
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    Gwendolen R.
    Date: 11/29/2012 1:48:00 PM
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    Holy Cow! This is pure genius! Great imagination, Richard!!!!

    Lamoureux Avatar Richard Lamoureux Date: 11/29/2012 2:01:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks Gwendolen, as for Holy Cows they usually live to a ripe old age.
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    Jack Ellison
    Date: 11/29/2012 1:42:00 PM
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    Well done Mr. Lamoureux! "Not only the good die young"! Best of luck... Jake!

    Lamoureux Avatar Richard Lamoureux Date: 11/29/2012 2:02:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    A little luck is always welcome.
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    Sara Kendrick
    Date: 11/29/2012 12:42:00 PM
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    A winner for sure in my book..Enjoyed reading your creative work..Yes, some people who live with evil intent do die young also..Sara

    Lamoureux Avatar Richard Lamoureux Date: 11/29/2012 2:02:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks Sara!


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