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Analysis and comments on Loss And Gain by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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Comment 5 of 25, added on May 6th, 2009 at 8:54 PM.

Very beautiful piece, and it all comes to rest solidly on that last line.
By far the best analogy I know of.

Jason from United States
Comment 4 of 25, added on April 6th, 2006 at 3:14 PM.

phenomenal poem. It is an inspiration to poets everywhere, and more
importantly to all those who wish for something more.

Joseph from United States
Comment 3 of 25, added on February 21st, 2006 at 5:35 PM.

Its inspiring when someone can write their exact thoughts in such a
prescise form.

Courtenay
Comment 2 of 25, added on February 21st, 2006 at 8:53 AM.

Brilliant and Inspiring, makes me realize just how much I have wasted and
encourages me to use every precious moment and put it to good use.

Shawn from United States
Comment 1 of 25, added on January 3rd, 2006 at 7:01 PM.

I like this poem.

Daniel from United States

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Poet: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Poem: Loss And Gain
Volume: In the Harbor
Added: Jun 9 2005
Viewed: 12728 times
Poem of the Day: Mar 13 2012


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