Author Archives: Debra L. Stang (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Song from “Wicked,” “For Good,” Tells a Touching Story of Friendship

A retelling of "The Wizard of Oz" reveals an amazing friendship

A few months after I lost a precious friend to suicide, one of my sisters took me to see a touring production of the Broadway musical “Wicked.” The musical is based on a novel of the same title by Gregory … Continue reading

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“Warning” by Jenny Joseph

Poet Jenny Joseph has inspired many generations

The poem I have chosen to look at today is “Warning” by British poet Jenny Joseph. Some people also refer to the poem by its first line, “When I am an old woman I shall wear purple.” The poem deals … Continue reading

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