... we may come to realize that two essential facts about a work of art – that it is contemporary with its own time and that it is contemporary to ours --are not opposed but complementary facts. ... Therefore poems focusing on subject matter people can relate to, stand the test of times, while others fall by wayside.
Throughout the ages there have been many great poets and song writers, but it is rare when one becomes truly famous because of pure talent. ... Elton John on the other hand has withstood the test of time, especially with the song "Candle in the wind" ("Goodbye Norma Jean"). A song originally written for Marilyn Monroe (Born Norma Jean), but then re-released after Elton was asked to sing at his dear friend, Princess Dianas funeral. ... In this song he says "Never knowing who to cling to/ When the rain set in".
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