[Anonymous February 3, 1997 at 12:22 am Post count: 93172]

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Hi Shannon,

The example of quitting smoking was a really lousy one that I wish I hadn’t used, as it obviously doesn’t demonstrate my point. I didn’t ever mean to take away from the positive value of the poem you shared, but I truly do think a lot of what it says can stand examination. I’ll keep any further comments on this in emails if anyone wants to discuss it more.
Dianne N

[Anonymous February 3, 1997 at 5:13 am Post count: 93172]

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I never thought that this verse would be viewed in different ways,
I personally never looked at it as a motivation to keep smoking,
To me it signifies the strength of the human spirit to overcome life’s
adversities.

Shannon.

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