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This is a repost. Maria Williams and her husband Ron were kind enough to create a computer generated song and fantastic video with my authentic lyrics and from the seed of my melody. Of course, the hope is always that some artist will stumble upon this awesome creation and do something with it. We hope you enjoy this sad, melancholy song.

Couldn't pay the rent, could you Mary? Back out on the street, dearest Mary. Winter's in the air/once a girl with pretty hair, And the days are shorter now, my sweet Mary. Where will you go, Mary Rogers? Parks can be so cold, Mary Rogers. Out into the night/shadows everywhere a fright, (Tell me) where will you go, Mary Rogers? Store clerk turned her head, will you Mary? Run fast as you can, dearest Mary. Cops are on the way/daddy's calling you to play, And the gun you dropped they found, my sweet Mary. What will you do, Mary Rogers? Jail can be so cold, Mary Rogers. Throw away the key/pray to God on bended knee, (Tell me) what will you do Mary Rogers? Stranger took you in, did he Mary? Promised you the moon, dearest Mary. Black eyes gave away/what an awful price to pay, And nobody held your hand, my sweet Mary. When will it end, Mary Rogers? Men can be so cold, Mary Rogers. Needles always lie/mommy's back home baking pie, (Tell me) when will it end, Mary Rogers? Slept under the bridge, did you Mary? Zero Fahrenheit, dearest Mary. Peaceful dreams hold sway/fly across the Milky Way, No more worries for the pain, my sweet Mary. When will we learn, Mary Rogers? People can be cold, Mary Rogers. Turn our heads away/it may be our child someday, (Tell me) when will we learn, Mary Rogers? Time to wake up now, won't you Mary? Paradise is here, dearest Mary. Old world passed away/it's a bright and lovely day, And the sun shines just for you, my sweet Mary

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Date: 9/28/2024 3:11:00 AM
This song is so nice, catchy and sad at the same time, Tom, great job, Maria and Ron:)
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Tom Woody
Date: 9/28/2024 6:35:00 AM
We thank you Jo
Date: 9/18/2024 9:41:00 AM
I read this powerful, sad poem before, but it's cool to hear and see it with movie and a video.
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Tom Woody
Date: 9/18/2024 10:28:00 AM
Yes Maria did an awesome job. Thx much
Date: 9/17/2024 12:59:00 PM
I must definitely give these lyrics and the video very high marks. Well done & congratulations to Tommy, Maria & Ron. ~ Regards // paul
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Tom Woody
Date: 9/17/2024 1:11:00 PM
We thank you Paul
Date: 9/14/2024 8:07:00 AM
I remember this one, Tom. Brilliant poetry and thought provoking, as well.
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Tom Woody
Date: 9/14/2024 9:20:00 AM
Thx. Hope you got a chance to listen to Maria's creation
Date: 9/8/2024 2:18:00 PM
Wow what an eclectic; hectic world that whirls' One minute we are thrilled..Yet so quick our ardor Gets chilled.) Pathos and parody, plenty of Inanity..Make it make sense i often pray' soon Night passes, in comes another day'
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Tom Woody
Date: 9/8/2024 5:35:00 PM
Thx for stopping by Joe
Date: 9/7/2024 9:11:00 AM
Tom...sad events but the song seems like it would be a hit. We just never know!
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Tom Woody
Date: 9/7/2024 9:42:00 AM
Yessir and thx
Date: 9/6/2024 9:10:00 AM
OMG!!!!!!! LISTENING BRB...
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Tom Woody
Date: 9/6/2024 9:54:00 AM
Tried to find it on FB. Link?
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Tom Woody
Date: 9/6/2024 9:47:00 AM
I was hoping you would like this enhanced version.thanks from Maria and I for sharing and fave!
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Crystol Woods
Date: 9/6/2024 9:20:00 AM
Okay I'm bawling! That was just amazing! You know how much I loved this poem... so my favorite... and this song has just enhanced the sorrow as well as the hope found in every line. At risk of sounding too big for my britches... I'm so proud of you! I've shared the video on fb! Xoxo
Date: 9/4/2024 12:03:00 AM
You two work well.together and Maria has really polished up her video skills ..I can't wait to retire to have more time on my hands to do stuff..
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Tom Woody
Date: 9/4/2024 5:51:00 AM
Thx
Date: 9/3/2024 1:08:00 PM
bittersweet lines depicting the essence of human condition give this lament a sensitive, powerful spin...I wonder who the singer was.
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Tom Woody
Date: 9/3/2024 1:27:00 PM
Thx much Nette. As I explain in the notes the song was made with AI from my lyrics. Maybe someday a real singer will want it
Date: 9/3/2024 10:26:00 AM
Very sad verse , well written, and enjoyed reading my friend
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Tom Woody
Date: 9/3/2024 10:49:00 AM
Hope you got a chance to listen. Thx
Date: 9/2/2024 8:37:00 AM
Excellent, moving work. Very creative and unique. Reminds me, in spirit, of my favorite opera, La boheme. The struggle of sensitive indiviuals, of artists down on their luck, etc.., addiction and bad cirumstance, heartbreak in general. I am intimately familiar with such suffering, the people and sad the places. Real writing. Blessings.
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Tom Woody
Date: 9/2/2024 8:57:00 AM
We thank you Joe for support
Date: 9/1/2024 4:00:00 AM
i really like this version, the music adds an extra layer of poignancy to the lyrics..it's all about survival, we do what we have to do...
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Tom Woody
Date: 9/1/2024 5:46:00 AM
Yes I definitely think her AI demo is worthy. Now just waiting for an artist to take notice. Who knows, right?
Date: 8/31/2024 6:20:00 PM
Dear Tom, I was deeply moved by your original rendition of Mary Rogers and held it in my heart with highest esteem. But this awesome collaboration with Maria and Ron elevates this poignant gem to a whole new level of creativity that heightens the emotional response to the vulnerabilities of Mary. Sadly, there are way too many like “Mary” out there on the streets all alone. Poignant and potent!! Warmest wishes my poet friend.. ~Susan
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Tom Woody
Date: 9/1/2024 5:45:00 AM
Very sweet. Thx much for interest
Date: 8/31/2024 8:05:00 AM
This an awesome video Maria and Ron. I felt so much. Hoping it gets picked up and sees it's way into the limelight. Important message and should be heard. Homelessness a never ending battleground. Making battle-hardened youth!
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Tom Woody
Date: 8/31/2024 9:05:00 AM
Much thx, from all of us
Date: 8/31/2024 3:06:00 AM
Great lyrics and Maria did a great job with the song, is this on Spotify, both of you should be getting paid for this
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Joseph May
Date: 8/31/2024 4:21:00 PM
Yes you get paid as the writer and she gets paid for the song, it's a win win
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Tom Woody
Date: 8/31/2024 5:34:00 AM
Ha I wish. Is that a thing?
Date: 8/30/2024 9:46:00 PM
Tom, your beautifully composed and sad poem, is much enhanced by the haunting, lovely voice of the singer. Maria and Ron did a fine job of setting the poem to music.
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Tom Woody
Date: 8/31/2024 5:34:00 AM
Yes they did. Thx Evelyn
Date: 8/30/2024 8:38:00 PM
Great lyrics and great music. Giving music to a piece of writing is not that easy. It requires innate talent. You have highlighted the maladies affecting a vulnerable soul- like Mary, the helpless victim who suffers from poverty, drugs, cruelty, homelessness, abuse, betrayal and what not! Great collaboration.... Congratulations to both, Maria and Tom
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Tom Woody
Date: 8/31/2024 5:34:00 AM
Yes, so many Marys. Thx Valsa
Date: 8/30/2024 1:16:00 PM
I think it is so delightful how you wrote it and Maria made the video, perfection at its best Tom, you are so creative
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Tom Woody
Date: 8/30/2024 1:43:00 PM
Maria is very talented but also very generous. Thx
Date: 8/30/2024 11:19:00 AM
Hello Tom, What a great poem with a great music track. I see so many every single day in Philadelphia that battle all kinds of issues just like Mary, homelessness, drug addictions, and sleeping on the street all strung out. I also get the healthier ones in my counseling programs and hopefully help them traverse their sobriety. Great message, Tom. By the way, my oldest sister is Mary Rodgers, who is now a retired nurse. - Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel
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Tom Woody
Date: 8/30/2024 1:43:00 PM
Thx Daniel. Yes, I know you see a lot of lost souls in your work. I'm sure you've helped many
Date: 8/30/2024 9:17:00 AM
This is great, Tom and Maria: Such a pretty voice and sad lyrics . Saying her full name gives a real identity to what we often see as faceless wrecks of humanity. I hope it gets a lot exposure and wakes up a few of the young ones who fall into this lifestyle . Wonderful collaboration. SuZ
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Tom Woody
Date: 8/30/2024 10:30:00 AM
Yes, how many Mary Rogers in the world, or close to home? Thx Suze
Date: 8/30/2024 8:34:00 AM
Enjoyed watching and reading your poem, you have a gift there brother Tom.
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Tom Woody
Date: 8/30/2024 10:30:00 AM
Much thx John
Date: 8/30/2024 3:00:00 AM
so sad. 'time to wake up' as you say.
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Tom Woody
Date: 8/30/2024 6:01:00 AM
Thx for visit
Date: 8/29/2024 10:35:00 PM
A shame that many end up like Mary and their lives end in tragedy. Marie and her husband have brought her to life. Tom
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Tom Woody
Date: 8/30/2024 6:01:00 AM
Yes Maria is a true gem. Thx
Date: 8/29/2024 10:35:00 PM
This is a superlatively beautiful lyric, and Maria brought out the best for you. The repetition makes it sound like an old ballad. The lesson is very much to the point. The emotion is subtly evoked. A masterpiece. And a fave. Deserves a POTD.
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Tom Woody
Date: 8/30/2024 6:01:00 AM
A fave from Vic? Awesome thx
Date: 8/29/2024 10:20:00 PM
The line, "Turn our heads away, it may be our child someday," deeply resonates, capturing the stark reality of drug abuse and homelessness. The poem reflects on society's tendency to turn a blind eye, choosing apathy over empathy, as if by ignoring these issues, they might simply disappear. Yet, this deliberate indifference only perpetuates the cycle, reminding us that the suffering we disregard today could easily be our own burden tomorrow. The poem is a poignant critique of societal neglect, urging us to confront these harsh truths with compassion rather than denial. I enjoyed creating the visuals and song Tommy, so good. Visuals were a bit of a challenge but with Ron's help it gelled perfectly. Congratulations on your masterpiece...Hugs
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Tom Woody
Date: 8/30/2024 6:00:00 AM
You and Ron are so awesome! Thank you for your interest in my little ditty about mental health and related issues of homelessness and addiction
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