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When a guy loses. Inspired by the film by Sergio Leone, “Once Upon a Time in America.”

The Honorable Thing He tried to do the honorable thing. He didn't have a prayer or a wing. There was no way it was getting off the ground. No chance that it would come back around. He had to grab the golden ring. If he didn’t, only his heart would sing. So he never touched her. He never felt her stir. He never felt at all, After the fall. For doing the honorable thing. Once upon a time in America. Copyright 2003 © Ronald W. Hull 12/21/03
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Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)

Reviewed on January 5, 2004

I gotta go find that film, You sure wet the appitite to..

Reviewed by Anna Marie Fritz (Reader)

Reviewed on January 5, 2004

I did not see the movie, either, but I have a
hunch that the feelings inherent in your verse
rise above anything spoken in the film.
Good work, Ron!

Reviewed by *********** ********** (Reader)

Reviewed on December 28, 2003

I don't know the movie......but you've made me want too! ty a great poem.........Dani

Reviewed by La Belle Rouge (Reader)

Reviewed on December 24, 2003

You make it come alive with poignant emotion.

Reviewed by Sandra Corona

Reviewed on December 22, 2003

Your poem inspires me to see the movie :)! Great job!
:)Sandy

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on December 22, 2003

Outstanding piece Ronald!!

Happy Holidays my friend!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on December 21, 2003

well done! enjoyed the honor of reading this poem ...

Reviewed by William Bonilla

Reviewed on December 21, 2003

excellent write

Happy Holidays
William

Reviewed by Susan Cook-Jahme (Reader)

Reviewed on December 21, 2003

Clever Ronald - enjoyed this poem :0)

Reviewed by Evelyn Simon

Reviewed on December 21, 2003

I've never seen this movie, but now that you've mentioned it; I
feel I need to see it. ;)

Reviewed by Lisa Hilbers

Reviewed on December 21, 2003

Ron, I like others hadn't seen it...yet...but I will. Now as I watch it I will remember your poem first. Well done. Lisa

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)

Reviewed on December 21, 2003

Great write!

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on December 21, 2003

Your write has piqued my interest in seeing the film. Thank you for this offering, Ron. Well done! Love and peace, Regis.

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on December 21, 2003

Truly a wonderful capture Ronald, I've seen the movie, one of the greats.Too sad, how great friends grow up and shaft each other, but true to life! I think the scene watching her dance as a child is a classic.

Reviewed by Leland Waldrip

Reviewed on December 21, 2003

The movie sounds great. I'll have to catch it when it comes around on dish. Great poem.
Best regards,
Leland

Reviewed by Zenith Elliott

Reviewed on December 21, 2003

I love that movie, you did the film justice...~Z~

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