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The Death of Charles Chatterton -Villanelle
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The Death of Charles Chatterton -Villanelle |
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JerryPat Senior Member
since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991Louisiana/America 
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 Free Music What are we to think about his demise? This faker of medieval poetry, He had both, detractors and his allies. A poet of the day, he set his eyes Back to olden days with apparent glee. What are we to think about his demise? He was young to be poetically wise, A well-versed man, of that we all agree. He had both, detractors and his allies. What made him decide to perpetrate lies? Did devils send him on his medieval spree? What are we to think about his demise? He fooled everyone with Rowley's glib guise, A pseudonym for his medieval debris. He had both, detractors and his allies. Arsenic killed him, but why did he die, Suicide? For syphilis kills by degrees? What are we to think about his demise? He had both, detractors and his allies. ~ Good health is merely the slowest possible rate at which one can die. ~ |
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The_Doctors_Angel_32 Member
since 2011-01-14
Posts 337Florida, USA |
This is one thought provoking poem but I like it.  When the family is together, the soul is at peace - Russian Proverb |
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JerryPat Senior Member
since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991Louisiana/America |
I'm glad you like it, The_Doctors_Angel_32. ~ Good health is merely the slowest possible rate at which one can die. ~ |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Captivating - much enjoyed, Jerry. Owl |
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faithmairee Senior Member
since 2011-01-05
Posts 1441Poe Haven, USA |
this is absolutely awesome...i loved every word and didn't want it to end...an intriguing and powerful poem...i applaud you! Faith There must be a poem in here somewhere. |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Let me add my standing to this ovation! Way to go Jerry! Lori |
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JerryPat Senior Member
since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991Louisiana/America |
Thank you Owl, appreciate it. <><><> I'm happy you enjoyed the poem, Faith. Thanks. <><><> Lori, thank you for being here. Always. ~ Good health is merely the slowest possible rate at which one can die. ~ |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Hard to say what really took ol Charlie out. Tough right wing political detractors? The lies are custom made for many poets of fable degree. Might have been a jealous husband, never know? Poem leans that way a bit. Very enjoyable and great pic too! Eric Forget the Psychiatrists they just find out all about you and sell you back to yourself! |
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JerryPat Senior Member
since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991Louisiana/America |
Yup, the cause of death is murky, to say the least, Eric. I sided with suicide because of the agony of syphilis he was supposed to have had. Penicillin wasn't around in those days. ~ Good health is merely the slowest possible rate at which one can die. ~ |
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