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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 MoreVoices Carry keep silent or face the consequences "Hush Hush Sweet Charlotte" or we will chop off the hand holding the rose or the TV host spewing political jokes that used to be as acceptable as helping ourselves to the last spoonful of mashed potatoes. keep silent or the...
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“Mashed tantrum”….I really like that turn of phrase….
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Thank you, Benjamin.
j.
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Jacob…
You know, I’m not a particular fan of political poetry, which is why I so enjoyed this piece… especially the logical way you follow the trail to the purloined invitations.
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Thank you for your kind review, Vol.
j.
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smells and images merged into a visceral statement about the world
Regards James
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thank you for your kind comment, James.
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This is one of those pieces that has the soul crying & the mind sighing. So true & so disheartening. This world is at the edge of a cliff & too many just aren’t willing to take that step back. Lemmings…
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Watching is good but being caught is better.
Terrific succinct and titillating piece.
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Thank you, Peter! Grateful for your reading!
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I feel that you pulled a lot of Greek mythology inspiration here? I could be wrong. I like the piece