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The Poet's Market Or the Stock Market?

The world of money is still there Beating its way into one's brains Poetry is fluff omnipresent dollar But still..... A few lines can touch the Jewish Soul, the Christian soul, the atheist and agnostic soul So if you get the chance Write or listen to a poem

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Date: 3/18/2010 7:42:00 PM
Great message in this little gem, Matt. and that word is the name of a white moth or butterfly! does that help you understand the sonnet now? I should put a note by it, I guess. lUv, andrea
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Date: 3/14/2010 1:02:00 PM
Matthew, this is so true. A poem can brighten a grey day or lift an abused heart, calm fears.....it is a beautiful art! I loved this! Into my fav's. Blessings, Connie
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Date: 3/13/2010 11:52:00 AM
Lovely poem, love Simone
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Date: 3/13/2010 11:44:00 AM
Good advice!
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Date: 3/13/2010 11:20:00 AM
The language of poetry can be universal, Matthew, and I like to think we would all lead better lives if we listened to messages like the one in your poem. Bravo for you for bringing your message to the forefront! Love, Carolyn
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