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erniet's avatar

Excellent!

Reading your poems about Rome rekindles my love of classical history and literarure.

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Robert Charboneau's avatar

Thank you Ernie. That’s great to hear!

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J. Tullius's avatar

Rhythmically compelling. Your first-person insight into these historical moments makes me think you'd be one hell of a cool history teacher.

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Robert Charboneau's avatar

Thanks. I do try to mix in a good amount of history to understand the context of whatever we’re reading in class. And I’ve dressed up in the occasional Renaissance outfit or toga. I was even seriously considering getting a lyre this year, lol.

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J. Tullius's avatar

I’m in favor of the lyre.

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MaryAnne Bernardo's avatar

Impressive

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Robert Charboneau's avatar

Thank you MaryAnne

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Philip Costea's avatar

Minding oneself with archaic ideas was the life.

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James Hart's avatar

These are great, Robert. I often think that a serious study of history requires a worm's eye view and a lot of empathy. (Also, I tend to be of the opinion that stories are better teachers than information.) Well done as always and thanks for such a deep, critical look.

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