A Word on Plagiarism

DON'T. As a student at Lawrence University, I know the consequences of plagiarism, let alone the embarrassment and foolishness of doing such things. So naturally when I came across a poem on the internet that I knew was plagiarised, I had to email the poem publisher to let them know what was going on. See exhibit 1 (by clicking on the link). The chorus, though not marked, is "The world don't spin without you, I'm amazed you're standing still...." This song was written sometime in 2000, though exactly when I do not know. Now, if you will, please see exhibit 2. Look closely at Ms. Evelyn Mather's final stanza. Ah ha, a plagiariser at their best. It bothers the hell out of me that a little girl, aged 14, would stoop so low. I'm not saying that I'm a saint, but at least I would never do something as dumb as to copy someone else's words and attempt to pass it off as my own. If things like this bother you, know that I hope originality prevails in this case, as I have emailed the founders of TYWC to enlighten them of a young child's folly. I truly hope actions are taken to right this wrong.... children these days....