A Very Short Song by Dorothy Parker

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Dorothy Parker (1893 - 1967 / New Jersey / United States)

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Dorothy Parker was born in West End, New Jersey, as the fourth and last child of Jacob (Henry) Rothschild, a garment manufacturer, and Annie Eliza (Ma .. more >>

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Once, when I was young and true,
Someone left me sad-
Broke my brittle heart in two;
And that is very bad.

Love is for unlucky folk,
Love is but a curse.
Once there was a heart I broke;
And that, I think, is worse.

Dorothy Parker

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	Jessica Jemima (2/2/2008 9:20:00 PM)
	has such a flowing rhythm.... it's great to read out loud. short, sweet n simple. fantastic.

	Thuraya Hamad (5/7/2007 9:14:00 AM)
	the remarkably breath -taking Dorothy. she's as true to us as this poem. Brilliant! Formidable

	Aashish Ameya (11/17/2006 4:58:00 AM)
	this is really superb, love this love poem

	Zoe H (7/13/2006 4:22:00 PM)
	this is one of those poems that is so short it amazes me that it makes me cry.

	Michael Shepherd (3/2/2005 8:19:00 AM)
	Dear Dorothy, An all-time Great Thought! Enjoy eternity...

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