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October 19, 2009

Where there is great love there are always miracles. --Willa Cather

Homeless Man Writes Smash Hit Symphony:
A self-trained musician who slept rough on the streets for a decade has been hailed a genius after writing a symphony. Stuart Sharp, 67, saw a vision of the musical masterpiece in his mind after his baby son Ben died 35 years ago. He could not read or write music but the tunes were so vivid he was determined to turn the 'imaginary' sounds into a symphony in memory of his lost child. [more]

Be The Change:
Listen to some of Sharp's beautiful compositions here. [more]


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On Oct 19, 2009 linda beacher writes:

My dear friend...I so loved your song...thank you from the bottom of my heart....I lost a partner two years ago...came home and found him dead....I lost everything...I so understand how you feel... I started writing stories...and hopfully I will have my story publish ...peace and lots of love to you... if you would like to email me feel free I would love a pen pal....linda

 
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