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This was partially inspired by a key scene from the movie “The English Patient”

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he made promises
he could not keep
forces stacked against him
unable to overcome
returning home
with defeat in his heart
claiming both prize and failure
closing the loop on
passion and sorrow
life and death



Read on air by invitation  ~  August 19, 2020  'POETIC INKLINGS'

AP: 3rd place 2020, Front Page Pick 2020

Posted on October 16, 2018

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018




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Date: 10/17/2018 1:43:00 PM
So sad, like the lines 'closing the loop on/passion and sorrow' - touching-
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Line Gauthier
Date: 10/17/2018 5:45:00 PM
Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Michelle.
Date: 10/16/2018 3:17:00 PM
Wow, that's a powerful poem; haven't seen the movie, but I must.
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Line Gauthier
Date: 10/16/2018 3:26:00 PM
Absolutely, ML. It must have won best picture of the year when it came out.
Date: 10/16/2018 12:37:00 PM
Wonderful verse from a great movie, well done Line...
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Line Gauthier
Date: 10/16/2018 1:02:00 PM
If you recall the scene, it was so poignant and not a word was said. Thanks for your visit and comment, Charlie.

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