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This is a repost. Maria Williams and her husband Ron were kind enough to create a computer generated song and fantastic video with my authentic lyrics and from the seed of my melody. Of course, the hope is always that some artist will stumble upon this awesome creation and do something with it. We hope you enjoy this sad, melancholy song.

Couldn't pay the rent, could you Mary? Back out on the street, dearest Mary. Winter's in the air/once a girl with pretty hair, And the days are shorter now, my sweet Mary. Where will you go, Mary Rogers? Parks can be so cold, Mary Rogers. Out into the night/shadows everywhere a fright, (Tell me) where will you go, Mary Rogers? Store clerk turned her head, will you Mary? Run fast as you can, dearest Mary. Cops are on the way/daddy's calling you to play, And the gun you dropped they found, my sweet Mary. What will you do, Mary Rogers? Jail can be so cold, Mary Rogers. Throw away the key/pray to God on bended knee, (Tell me) what will you do Mary Rogers? Stranger took you in, did he Mary? Promised you the moon, dearest Mary. Black eyes gave away/what an awful price to pay, And nobody held your hand, my sweet Mary. When will it end, Mary Rogers? Men can be so cold, Mary Rogers. Needles always lie/mommy's back home baking pie, (Tell me) when will it end, Mary Rogers? Slept under the bridge, did you Mary? Zero Fahrenheit, dearest Mary. Peaceful dreams hold sway/fly across the Milky Way, No more worries for the pain, my sweet Mary. When will we learn, Mary Rogers? People can be cold, Mary Rogers. Turn our heads away/it may be our child someday, (Tell me) when will we learn, Mary Rogers? Time to wake up now, won't you Mary? Paradise is here, dearest Mary. Old world passed away/it's a bright and lovely day, And the sun shines just for you, my sweet Mary

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Date: 7/27/2025 9:55:00 PM
This is beautiful.
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Tom Woody
Date: 7/28/2025 5:33:00 AM
Thx Jami
Date: 7/22/2025 9:21:00 PM
Lovely storyline,Tom, strong fairytale ending. Time to wake up, YES ! Loved her name as refrain. Whispering voice of singer a good match for lyrics. Well done, Sir Woody. x.
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Tom Woody
Date: 7/23/2025 5:27:00 AM
Thx G
Date: 7/22/2025 2:50:00 PM
This is an excellent poem and song. I was hoping to see one of Maria's created videos in the contest and here it is. Big congrats.
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Tom Woody
Date: 7/22/2025 2:52:00 PM
Her work deserves more attention for sure
Date: 7/22/2025 5:45:00 AM
Awe...a favorite of mine! So glad you entered this Tom! Deserves to win for sure. Xoxo
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Tom Woody
Date: 7/22/2025 5:48:00 AM
Thx Crys. This song is very special to me
Date: 7/22/2025 3:49:00 AM
Back to say congratulations on your win with this amazing song!
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Tom Woody
Date: 7/22/2025 4:42:00 AM
Hey thx
Date: 7/22/2025 12:59:00 AM
I love this Tom.
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Tom Woody
Date: 7/22/2025 4:42:00 AM
Thx Annabel
Date: 7/21/2025 6:24:00 PM
Congratulations for your placement in my 'make a song contest'. A fantastic song - very well done! I hope you will be inspired to add music and songs to more of your poems. Lets get more music here!!
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Tom Woody
Date: 7/21/2025 6:47:00 PM
Thx much John. I have another song - The Spirit, the water and the blood on PS also
Date: 5/25/2025 2:08:00 PM
Another good one, Tom. I remember trying this one…I could never get the tune you were looking for…sometimes they come to me, sometimes not. With certain lyric patterns, I can immediately fit to a tune, others, I struggle with. This too is very well done.
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Tom Woody
Date: 5/25/2025 2:19:00 PM
Maria did a nice job with the video. Thx mark
Date: 5/5/2025 9:23:00 PM
I read this poem and want to help her so much with clothes ,food, and comfortable shelter. Even in this picture, to me she looks like a, dark and mysterious model. My favorite line is your last. It is easier than most people know, to become homeless.
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Tom Woody
Date: 5/6/2025 5:35:00 AM
Yes there is a thinner line than most people realize that separates us from them. Thx so much
Date: 2/1/2025 7:05:00 AM
This is amazing. I enjoyed every word and rhyme. Such lovely lyrics Tommy. You're so talented. An amazing piece, a breathtaking song. "And the sun shines just for you, my sweet Mary." Great!
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Tom Woody
Date: 2/1/2025 11:10:00 AM
My fave song of mine. Thx
Date: 1/26/2025 7:19:00 AM
Beauty in the melancholy. I hope this haunting poem-song gets sung. Sunday blessings to you and your family. ~
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Date: 10/29/2024 7:38:00 AM
This is wonderful! Your song should be shared as it is a gift to the world! Love it so much! A fav
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Tom Woody
Date: 10/29/2024 9:25:00 AM
Thx so much. Maria has it on YouTube
Date: 9/28/2024 3:11:00 AM
This song is so nice, catchy and sad at the same time, Tom, great job, Maria and Ron:)
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Tom Woody
Date: 9/28/2024 6:35:00 AM
We thank you Jo
Date: 9/18/2024 9:41:00 AM
I read this powerful, sad poem before, but it's cool to hear and see it with movie and a video.
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Tom Woody
Date: 9/18/2024 10:28:00 AM
Yes Maria did an awesome job. Thx much
Date: 9/17/2024 12:59:00 PM
I must definitely give these lyrics and the video very high marks. Well done & congratulations to Tommy, Maria & Ron. ~ Regards // paul
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Tom Woody
Date: 9/17/2024 1:11:00 PM
We thank you Paul
Date: 9/14/2024 8:07:00 AM
I remember this one, Tom. Brilliant poetry and thought provoking, as well.
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Tom Woody
Date: 9/14/2024 9:20:00 AM
Thx. Hope you got a chance to listen to Maria's creation
Date: 9/8/2024 2:18:00 PM
Wow what an eclectic; hectic world that whirls' One minute we are thrilled..Yet so quick our ardor Gets chilled.) Pathos and parody, plenty of Inanity..Make it make sense i often pray' soon Night passes, in comes another day'
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Tom Woody
Date: 9/8/2024 5:35:00 PM
Thx for stopping by Joe
Date: 9/7/2024 9:11:00 AM
Tom...sad events but the song seems like it would be a hit. We just never know!
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Tom Woody
Date: 9/7/2024 9:42:00 AM
Yessir and thx
Date: 9/6/2024 9:10:00 AM
OMG!!!!!!! LISTENING BRB...
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Tom Woody
Date: 9/6/2024 9:54:00 AM
Tried to find it on FB. Link?
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Tom Woody
Date: 9/6/2024 9:47:00 AM
I was hoping you would like this enhanced version.thanks from Maria and I for sharing and fave!
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Crystol Woods
Date: 9/6/2024 9:20:00 AM
Okay I'm bawling! That was just amazing! You know how much I loved this poem... so my favorite... and this song has just enhanced the sorrow as well as the hope found in every line. At risk of sounding too big for my britches... I'm so proud of you! I've shared the video on fb! Xoxo
Date: 9/4/2024 12:03:00 AM
You two work well.together and Maria has really polished up her video skills ..I can't wait to retire to have more time on my hands to do stuff..
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Tom Woody
Date: 9/4/2024 5:51:00 AM
Thx
Date: 9/3/2024 1:08:00 PM
bittersweet lines depicting the essence of human condition give this lament a sensitive, powerful spin...I wonder who the singer was.
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Tom Woody
Date: 9/3/2024 1:27:00 PM
Thx much Nette. As I explain in the notes the song was made with AI from my lyrics. Maybe someday a real singer will want it
Date: 9/3/2024 10:26:00 AM
Very sad verse , well written, and enjoyed reading my friend
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Tom Woody
Date: 9/3/2024 10:49:00 AM
Hope you got a chance to listen. Thx
Date: 9/2/2024 8:37:00 AM
Excellent, moving work. Very creative and unique. Reminds me, in spirit, of my favorite opera, La boheme. The struggle of sensitive indiviuals, of artists down on their luck, etc.., addiction and bad cirumstance, heartbreak in general. I am intimately familiar with such suffering, the people and sad the places. Real writing. Blessings.
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Tom Woody
Date: 9/2/2024 8:57:00 AM
We thank you Joe for support
Date: 9/1/2024 4:00:00 AM
i really like this version, the music adds an extra layer of poignancy to the lyrics..it's all about survival, we do what we have to do...
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Tom Woody
Date: 9/1/2024 5:46:00 AM
Yes I definitely think her AI demo is worthy. Now just waiting for an artist to take notice. Who knows, right?
Date: 8/31/2024 6:20:00 PM
Dear Tom, I was deeply moved by your original rendition of Mary Rogers and held it in my heart with highest esteem. But this awesome collaboration with Maria and Ron elevates this poignant gem to a whole new level of creativity that heightens the emotional response to the vulnerabilities of Mary. Sadly, there are way too many like “Mary” out there on the streets all alone. Poignant and potent!! Warmest wishes my poet friend.. ~Susan
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Tom Woody
Date: 9/1/2024 5:45:00 AM
Very sweet. Thx much for interest
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