Re: Dead Poets? Roots? Do I know how to speel?

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: : : This time I spelled "Separate" correctly... (sheepish grin) : : : Anyone ever read a book titled, "A Separate Peace," by Jonathan Knowles? It has a similar feel to "Dead Poets Society" -- this might have something to do with the setting. I savor the movie every time I see it. It has a hint of old leather-bound books, creaky wooden floors, and a vintage taste of victory. : : : The book is much the same, although it is a bit chillier. The inspiration, though comes from the boys, themselves. I don't think there is as much involvement with scholastics or literary references as in DPS. : : : Now that I think of it, the chorus in one of my more recent attempts at song is more than a little influenced by "A Separate Peace" -- : : : The tree shakes, : : : The leaves fall, : : : The limb breaks, : : : I stall. : : : The limb breaks, : : : The boy falls, : : : The last takes : : : My all. : : : (Here's the bridge for a little bit more explanation: : : : Dubbed, "the hero-boy" in his own mind : : : He is always seeking after the one, his own kind : : : Forever under-recognized, oh yeah, that boy is blind, : : : Is he stealing, is he missing, is he beating? : : : He will shine, he will shine. : : : *the second time through ends with: : : : Is he healing, is he kissing, is he eating? : : : He will shine, he will shine.) : : : I hope you enjoyed this unexpected ramble... : : : Jason : : : P.S. - I tried to be a little vague when describing "A Separate Peace" because I think it is worth reading -- and the flavors that are evoked in my head might or might not match those in yours... : : Yeah, I read the book and watched the movie when I was in High School. : P.S. - Break A Leg.

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