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Vignette-Ella Wheeler Wilcox

Poems of pleasure poured from a heart, Verses laced with profound emotion. Embellished the pages with titillating titles, Expressing sincere sentiments, Plainly written...from a passionate soul. Ella Wheeler Wilcox (November 5, 1850–October 30, 1919) was an American author and poet. Her best-known work was Poems of Passion. Her most enduring work was "Solitude", which contains the lines: "Laugh, and the world laughs with you; Weep, and you weep alone". _______________________________________ For Brian's, "A LITERARY LOVE AFFAIR" Contest

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Date: 1/9/2010 10:05:00 AM
Lovely dedication Raul >> not a lady i have heard off >> James
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Date: 1/1/2010 6:14:00 PM
GREAT tribute to a wonderful poet. I have heard that line many times and did not know the author. Thanks for the education!
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Date: 1/1/2010 7:38:00 AM
Wonderful poem. Good use of imagery to convey your thoughts. Good luck in the contest. HAPPY NEW YEAR! You have Soup Mail. Karen
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Date: 12/31/2009 5:20:00 AM
Very nice tribute here Raul...Yes Ella was a fabulous writer. Well done...God Bless and Happy New Year...Taz
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Date: 12/30/2009 10:23:00 PM
Lovely poem Raul,it speaks loud about the poet's Heart, and Soul,about sentiments,emtions and passion..excellent work..and regarding "Solitude",I hope we live to laugh and not to cry..Happy New Year Raul--Charma
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Date: 12/30/2009 2:08:00 PM
The word "titillating" always cracks me up ..I know I know I'm acting like a child! I have not read this author, hmmm. Light & Love
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Date: 12/30/2009 9:30:00 AM
Great presentation of one of your favorite authors, Raul! andrea
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Date: 12/29/2009 12:26:00 PM
Good luck in the contest, Raul ... her line in Solitude is one of my favorites. I've been reading a lot of Marcus Aurelius lately but haven't found a way to incorporate some of his words into a write ... yet ... smile ...
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Date: 12/29/2009 12:08:00 PM
I thank you for writing and sharing your poetry with us here at PoetrySoup Raul. I offer you warm greeting for the New Year with best wishes to you on your writing endeavors in 2010 whatever they may be. Love, Carol
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Date: 12/29/2009 11:04:00 AM
Solitude....Is one of my favorite poems of all times. Wonderful Vignette and tribute, Raul. A winner for sure. Lainie
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Date: 12/29/2009 8:25:00 AM
You have sparked a new interest in this gifted writer. I will look up her works, and refresh my memory! Happy New Year, Raul !
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Date: 12/29/2009 7:50:00 AM
Thank you for supporting my contest Raul.Rgds Brian
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Date: 12/29/2009 7:49:00 AM
Excellent write here Raul.... How have you been? Haven't seen you in a while.....Good job.....:JP]
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Date: 12/29/2009 3:40:00 AM
Have been exposed to the lines that you quoted a number of times but did not know the writter. Will have to look up some of her works. Keep the creative pen flowing. Good luck in the contest. Your write should do well. Sara
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