Ihmo Wladyslaw Szpilman

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The Pianist': Wladyslaw Szpilman mementos to be auctioned in Warsaw | Music | DW | 22.09.2020

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*Image of The Pianist Adrien Brody by DW. IHMO Wladyslaw Szpilman (December 5, 1911, to July 6, 2000) A big blast, shattered glass, they yell run, still all as one the war nobody knew then, had gone far and to what end loss of faith, life's undone, a hopeless wraith, left living stun no job, no help, left homeless, lives split, pianist, nameless hideout hit or miss trend, tied up in knots, easily frightened friends captured or run, less fighting, more fleeing begun both heart's rent, Wladek knew Capt'n too proud to amend. 2021 July 05 e.g., Julyme RhymeScheme; abacbab Unstructured Lines

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Jennifer Fenn

Date: 8/6/2021 10:05:00 PM

Wow...you say so much in so few lines. Aloha!

Hilo Poet
Date: 8/6/2021 10:29:00 PM

Jennifer, welcome aboard the Hawaiian express-ions!

Reason A. Poteet

Date: 7/24/2021 3:02:00 PM

You have captured the horrific tragedy of the War. From this would-be pianist, I commend your command of the language used and the subject you chose. Thanks for high-lighting this piece for your contest.

Hilo Poet
Date: 7/24/2021 4:11:00 PM

Your wondrous interpretations of your post, Reason, defines your intrinsic nature as its true empowerment my friend, Aloha!

Constance La France

Date: 7/17/2021 6:23:00 AM

William, oh my gosh this poem is stunning in its shocking of the mind and eyes, the image is powerful and your words honor it, again done in your created form, well done ~ peace and tranquility _Constance

Hilo Poet
Date: 7/17/2021 11:42:00 AM

Your insightfulness has encouraged me to no end, Constance, beautifully uplifting words flawlessly descriptive. You make me feel exceedingly humble my friend, Aloha!