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Still more fun, silly, history lessons - Andrew Carnagie
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Still more fun, silly, history lessons - Andrew Carnagie |
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graeshine2006 Member
since 2008-06-03
Posts 368The Prairie Lands, USA 
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Young Andrew Carnagie was terribly poor. Old Andrew Carnagie had money galore, In his youth, he vowed to be rich And here’s how he dug his way out of the ditch. Every hour he studied and worked. Never his duties did he shirk. Small jobs here and there, Brought bigger jobs handled with care. He saved all his money and invested in steel. He finally got rich and thought “man what a deal.” But it didn’t end there. He was a generous man. He spread his wealth all over our land. |
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XGarapanX Senior Member
since 2008-06-19
Posts 1435Antarctica |
But his notable wealth hasn't yet greased my hand, lol! ·´~`·»Garapan«·´~`· |
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TinaTrivett Senior Member
since 2006-07-15
Posts 569 |
How true. I live close to a Carnegie Library. There were 24 of them built here in Georgia, 2500 in the U.S. and abroad. Each one an artistic masterpiece. He was such a giving man. Nice write.  |
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graeshine2006 Member
since 2008-06-03
Posts 368The Prairie Lands, USA |
Ya know - I wrote these awhile ago and even then, I remember thinking "mention the libraries, mention the libraries." So.. if anyone would like to add a stanza... go for it! We have a Carnagie library in my town also. With it's own library cat! |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Graeshine2006, I studied at Carnegie Mellon University. Andrew was a tough old bird. He once gave an interesting interview to a news reporter. When the reporter asked about the inhuman way in which he treated his steel workers, his famous reply was: "Human, why they're not human, they don't even speak English." He was probably kidding. Bobby |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Deb... I love the fact that you're researching... we're not blood...but "kin" isn't always blood...thank goodness! I've enjoyed this so much, but the fact that you did it some time ago, and have just posted it, speaks volumes in my heart.  Auntie |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
These are really fun. |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
ms shine..I enjoyed this..I do have a question though... e-mail me? |
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Richy Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 3050 |
Dear Debra, what a nice way you have. A poem with a little bit of knowledge to boot. Is Karilea your Auntie? How wonderful that must be. She is a pure joy, as are you. Great poem! Rich |
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graeshine2006 Member
since 2008-06-03
Posts 368The Prairie Lands, USA |
Yes - Karilea is my aunt. Kind of "long lost"... or maybe a better way to put it is "recently found".. I had no idea we had so much in common and it's been fun to share this with her! Thanks for the words. |
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Edgewise Junior Member
since 2008-03-23
Posts 19Chicago |
I haven't seen a dime from Old Man Carnagie. Perhaps his hand graced the more...productive sectors of society. But I have my doubts if he would even be able to appreciate a piece written about him. Just a guess. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Enjoyed...James |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
You did a good job with this one, dear Debra! Love, Margherita |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Nice write, loved the rhyme and the topic. Welcome to Passions..belated on my part... |
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