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Aimster
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since 2000-02-19

Posts 4297
Charlotte, NC

0 posted 2003-10-18 06:54 PM

**this is quite different from most of my work.
I wanted to try and broaden my horizons and do something I hadn't before. I don't normally read many plays nor am I into theater much, but this turned out to actually be a lot of fun. There may be a part 2 to this.

A Piece of Theater

Once upon a time, in a land far away
There was a magical story, that was turned into a play
The name of it Les Miserables,it takes place in Paris France
I'll tell you of the beginning, when true love got it's first dance

First there is Jean Valejean, sentenced to prison for a petty crime
When he got out of prison, he had not a dime
The saintly bishop was nice to him, giving him two candlesticks
Always escaping, Jean Valjean really made Javert completely sick

Valjean becomes mayor and changes his name
The act of kindness once bestowed on him, his land he shows the same
One of his workers Fantine, has a child named Cosette
Though a child that is illegitimate, nothing does Fantine regret

With the untimely passing of Fantine, Cosette lives in a despictable Inn
The people watching over her treat her horrible, comitting a sin
Never does she grow mean though, love only blooms deep inside
Though they try to make her ugly, her beauty they can not hide

Eponine was the real daughter, the one treated right
When she first saw Marius, it was love at first sight
Marius though had his heart set on Cosette, his one true love
Cosette is equally as in love with him, their love peaceful as a dove

During this time, a revolution had begun
Anger is building in the city, there is no way for it to be undone
A leader that has gotten out of hand is about to lose power
While the love between Cosette and Marius continued to grow like a flower

"love is like a butterfly--
if you chase it,
it will surely fly away,instead
hold it close and watch it grow into
something beautiful"
~me~

the_loner_23
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since 2002-06-08

Posts 5479
Jacksonville, Florida, USA

1 posted 2003-10-18 06:56 PM

Yes I have seen this but in movie version. I loved it.

Cold hands means a warm heart

Sunshine

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since 1999-06-25

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Listening to every heart

2 posted 2003-10-20 11:37 AM

You did the play an honor by attempting a poetic verse. There is much to be said for going to a good play. We have a very good and admirable local theater group in our area - so good that I've become a yearly season-ticket holder. I hope you decide to go again - you will find you will learn much to add to your poetic skills.

angelblueyes
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since 2003-07-19

Posts 2148
Oklahoma

3 posted 2003-10-20 11:42 AM

I think you've added much joy through your poetic words to this play.I enjoyed this very much.

Crystal

Seymour Tabin
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since 1999-07-07

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Tamarac Fla

4 posted 2003-10-20 11:49 AM

Aimster
Well done, enjoyed the read.

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