Anyone know Name of poem ?

[Nyboy]

I am trying to look up a poem, but can't remember name. It is about riches man in town, everyone envied him for being rich, they where shocked, when he killed himself. Money doesn't buy happiness.

 

[thistlebloom]

Are you thinking of "Richard Cory" by Edwin Arlington Robinson?

 

[digitS']

And, Paul Simon adapted it as a song, way back when.

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Odd tht the factory worker still curses his poverty and wants to be Richard Cory even tho Cory must have hated his life, as well. Okay, maybe not ...

Steve

 

[Smart Red]

Remember the song. Never heard of the poem.

 

[Nyboy]

Red Are you joking ? Thanks thistle I just couldn't remember the name, didn't know was made in to song.

 

[Nyboy]

Short poem but very powerfull !!!