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inspired by and shamelessly ripped off of "Easter, 1916" by William Butler Yeats I have heard from hushed voices Of connections new and old Underneath the light of the candle About the table we were told. About the retribution through blood Brought on by discovery Through a night in the pub From a disillusioned companion Around the fire at the club A terrible beauty had been born The revolution has begun Where the motley was once worn

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Date: 2/15/2016 12:07:00 PM
Pang, Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. Please keep writing and sharing your poetry. LOVE LINDA
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Date: 4/14/2013 8:56:00 AM
I am happy you are shameless in your "rip off" It is so clever and written by a very talented writer. I'm so glad I found your work. Kathy
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Date: 3/8/2013 7:57:00 AM
Motley derived from the 14th century in England.....I enjoyed your poetry and am amazed at "sooner or Later" everything travels around our world.
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