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Greco-Roman culture & philosophies, plus some New Testament references. Legionnaires, Roman soldiers with a particular skill at building roads, were not paid in gold but salt, which is where we derive the word ‘salary’. That might be somewhat of an urban legend, but it seems to be at least rooted in truth.
Great eye again, thank you!!
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Thank you;))
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I think many of us feel like machines. We work 9-5 jobs…like factory work, restaurant work…I did both.
Watched the clock…tried to have fun, but machines don’t laugh or cry.
This poem has a sense of rhythm that matches that routine…and the rhyme scheme is subtle but smart.Really enjoyed and felt this read….related from my days before I got lucky and found teaching.
j.
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Read MoreTell me,do you know where they live?Do you know what magic they give?What kind of pain do they relieve? Do they live in tiny wooden houses?In the woods afar.Do they gift poor people new blouses? Or a brand new car?Do they...
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Read MoreWhen days are punctuated with a swirl of a penAnd breaths are held waitingfor the moment that thoughtand reality becomes one Somewhere in my twilight mindWords were written and sentOn wings translucent and etherealSummoning you to me You never answerAs I...
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I have done a fair amount of cursing in my day, Fia.
But the muse turns a blind ear.
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I agree with you, thank you
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Sometimes it feels like certain people are drawn into your life for different reasons, not always for communication or connection, but for maybe even deeper philosophical meanings than even those can provide (I recommend all the Stoics, of course) It always pays to patient…and observant. Good form and thoughtfulness.
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Thank you and yes certain people are drawn into your life for different reasons.;))
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Brilliantly penned, Fia. Always dig your musings my friend. Appreciate you, cuz.
Damian
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Thank you ;))
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A very striking and succinct piece. A fire burns in these verses.
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Thank you, James;))
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Your writing always conveys your emotions very precisely, emotionally. I mean this: many thanks for sharing what appear to be deep, deep feelings. Can only hope that time will lessen the pain felt as soon as can, Fia.
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Thank you emmagreen ;))
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The plants get the therapy, while the speaker goes deeper into that technology pit of despair.
j.
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I feel that you pulled a lot of Greek mythology inspiration here? I could be wrong. I like the piece