Friday, January 3, 2003

A Psalm Of Labouring Life Comments

Rating: 2.9

Tell me not, in doctored numbers,
Life is but a name for work!
For the labour that encumbers
Me I wish that I could shirk.
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Franklin Pierce Adams
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Sylvia Frances Chan 07 October 2023

I cite Adrian Flett's comment here: forceful argument against Capitalism with tongue firmly in the cheek, precisely!

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Sylvia Frances Chan 07 October 2023

Congratulations to the family of the late Poet, being chosen as The Modern Poem Of The Day. Most deserving.

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Tamara Beryl Latham 23 October 2019

Such an insightful poem that touches the hearts of all laborers throughout the world, as the rich get richer and the poor continue to do their bidding. Life is just another name for labor is quite true. Great poem. : -)

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Kumarmani Mahakul 23 October 2019

An insightful work. by Franklin Pierce Adams.

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Dominic Windram 23 October 2019

Powerful socialist message expressed here...workers of the world unite!

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Edward Kofi Louis 23 October 2018

Perhaps another! ! Thanks for sharing this poem with us.

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Adrian Flett 23 October 2018

A forceful argument against Capitalism with tongue firmly in the cheek.

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Bernard F. Asuncion 23 October 2018

Such a well written poem by Franklin Pierce Adams.........................

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Tom Allport 23 October 2018

A sad reality write that just might if the penny drops get workers to unite? To end world poverty! .........well penned.

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Mahtab Bangalee 23 October 2018

So deep and thoughtful writing on life and its duty /// great poem

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Diana Van Den Berg 04 March 2017

Very clever and very funny, this parody! I am sure that it would give Longfellow a good laugh (as long as you appreciate the original, which I guess that you do!) :)

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