Chris Mendros (10/8/2007 10:59:00 AM)
You've got it, Richard. The powerful know all the tricks, but the more obdurate among us don't fall for them.
For better or worse, neither do some of the most ignorant. |
Richard A. Davis SR. (8/21/2007 2:20:00 PM)
Basically - I could lie to you, telling you what you want to hear.
I could flow fake rivers of tears to deceive you.
But a heart- the real emotion never falters.
At least that’s what I read in this beautiful poem. |
Claire Gordon (1/17/2007 1:17:00 PM)
I don't really know if I understand it either, but my interpretation is that speech is merely a tool for the goverment and that we are tricked by tears in thinking they mean someting but they are just a biological trick of the nerves. This, I think is to emphsise that the heart, however burdoned, doesn't move because it is true and not a trick.
Well this is what I get from it but may be wrong - hope it helps! |
John Tiong Chunghoo (3/25/2006 9:58:00 AM)
parliament
the majority
count the votes |
Junzhe Zou (10/10/2005 11:47:00 PM)
Can anyone explain this poem to me? it doesn't make much sense. I think what the poet is trying to say is that the Parliment is just a bunch of old men that don't give a damn about anything, hence the 'doesn't always move'. |
Uriah Hamilton (7/15/2005 9:48:00 AM)
a good poem even when reading newsweek. |
celine charcoal (11/24/2004 7:14:00 PM)
this one is good.. this time u must be watching cspan |
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