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In this picture taken on May 5, 2008 Romanian poet Adrian Paunescu gestures in Bucharest, Romania. Paunescu, Romania's most famous poet who praised ex dictator Nicolae Ceausescu, yet whose sentimental verse struck a chord with many Romanians has died. He was 67. (AP Photo/Agerpres/Paul Buciuta)

Thousands gather for funeral of Romanian poet

By ALISON MUTLER - Associated Press

In this picture taken on May 5, 2008 Romanian poet Adrian Paunescu gestures in Bucharest, Romania. Paunescu, Romania's most famous poet who praised ex dictator Nicolae Ceausescu, yet whose sentimental verse struck a chord with many Romanians has died. He was 67. (AP Photo/Agerpres/Paul Buciuta)

Romanian poet who praised dictator Ceausescu dies

By ALISON MUTLER - Associated Press