Thank you, Mary

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I feel a little leery about posting this one... it's not meant to copy or plagiarize Tom Woody's poem,Mary Rogers, but to thank him for writing such a touching tribute and song. I dearly love this lyric and story... so naturally, we write about what makes us feel... right? Tom, I will delete this if you find it offensive in any way! No hard feelings! And if you haven't yet read or heard his poem, please do so! Listen to his recording especially! :) <3<3

For Tom Woody...er, Thomas Woodward. They say imitation is the purest form of flattery! <3 Thank you, Mary I heard a tale today about Mary Roger's Her story broke my heart and made me cry. Sometimes life's too cruel/ but there's ought that we can do But pray for the lost souls like Mary Rogers. I hope you will not mind, friend of Mary's If I use your form and rhyme about Mary This touched my tender heart/ that's all I need to start A poem or a song like Mary Roger's. I've felt that cold despair, dearest Mary Wolves wicked teeth will tear those like Mary But Thomas reminded me today/Paradise is on the way A happy ending for you and me, sweet Mary Rogers.

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Tom Woody

Date: 5/20/2024 5:49:00 PM

Awww how could I be offended? This is so sweet. I once wrote a poem about a homeless man who died and no one cared. It got over 13k views and over 700 likes on Deviantart some years ago. Much younger crowd there. I really should repost here. Anyway, Mary was a tenant of mine and her life was quite sad. She inspired my fictional song. Of course, I have to fave this one ;)

Crystol Woods
Date: 5/20/2024 5:54:00 PM

Phew! So glad! Truly Tom, yours is a wonderful poem and tribute to Mary.

Crystol Woods

Date: 5/20/2024 5:47:00 PM

Tom, I sent you a soup mail...xo,Crystol