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Memorized the poem & committed its lesson to my life outlook in the 7th grade . . .
it has served me well now for over 60 years.
Simon & Garfunkel released their version maybe three or more years after I first read Robinson. It was pleasant to see Paul and I shared an appreciation for the same sentiments.
I'll never forget, and I taught my daughters and now my granddaughters: some people are poor; all they have is money.