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Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2004 11:05 am
by 2Strictly_Confidential
heatherly wrote:I think the third line is just as it should be to express the story -
so written, it further emphasises that she HAD TO LEAVE
of course, i'm not big on technicality anyway.

I do have a question. Did he give her the lighter so she would have the need of something to remember him by fullfilled, or was it because he needed to be remembered, and such a gift would serve as an aid in that cause. Just wondering.... h

I believe both. They both wanted a connection when they couldn't physically be together.

Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2004 6:05 pm
by lizzytysh
Dear 2Strictly_Confidential ~

Your poem elicits images of a French or Italian film, in black and white with subtitles. Very evocative and romantic.

~ Lizzy

Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2004 7:59 pm
by bobo
yes but can you imagine Sir Roger Green reciting it. Allways apply the LEONARD COHEN'S BANANAS test in real life and you wont be going far wronger!!!