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Spirit of Christmas 3 Replies

Having read Malibu's delightful poem, I was inspired greatly to write my own memories of just a year ago when I had to fly to England at Christmas time. Phone rings Dreaded call England The Matriarc…

Started by Bosun Greybeard. Last reply by Oma Larnia Dec 4.

For all you insanely-crazy-and-obsessed-about-pirate-history buffs like me, there is a newly released book from the late and great Michael Crichton. Titled "Pirate Latitudes." Here is a little bit of…

Started by Bosun Greybeard. Last reply by Bosun Greybeard Dec 3.

The Great Experiment 23 Replies

I posted this on the Garden Shed yesterday, but it seems more appropriate for this group :-) I am about to perform an experiment on yours truly that will be both highly risky and possiby dangerous.…

Started by Bosun Greybeard. Last reply by GaiaGirl Pearl Dec 2.

Parasols & Pavlovas ~ A Balmy Christmas 4 Replies

The Sun shines brightly on this Christmas Day, An ocean breeze drifts across the Bay Brightly coloured sails fill our view, Sparkling water, reflects a sky so blue No snow is to be seen, for it is…

Started by Malibu DuPont. Last reply by Malibu DuPont Dec 2.

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Comment by PadmeAmidala Ihnen on November 9, 2009 at 5:55am: Bai Juyi [772- 846]

Comment by PadmeAmidala Ihnen on November 9, 2009 at 5:53am: Bai Juyi-A Visit to Qiantang Lake in Spring:
Gushan Temple is to the north, Jiating pavilion west,
The water's surface now is calm, the bottom of the clouds low.
In several places, the first orioles are fighting in warm trees,
By every house new swallows peck at spring mud.
Disordered flowers have grown almost enough to confuse the eye,
Bright grass is able now to hide the hooves of horses.
I most love the east of the lake, I cannot come often enough
Within the shade of green poplars on White Sand Embankment.

Comment by Silvanesti Silvera on November 7, 2009 at 11:20am: My God, My God, I pray that these things never end,
The sand and the sea,
The rustle of the waters,
Lightning of the Heavens,
The prayer of Man.

By Hannah Szenes

I can't explain why, but a shiver has always traveled through me when I've heard this poem performed.

Comment by PadmeAmidala Ihnen on November 2, 2009 at 7:37pm: They called it stormy Monday,but Tuesday is just as bad
Oh, they called it, they called it stormy monday,
But Tuesday, Tuesday is just as bad
Oh, Wednesday is worst And Thursday oh so sad

The eagle flies on Friday now, Saturday I'll go out to play
Oh, the eagle, the eagle flies on Friday Saturday I'll go out and play
Sunday I'll go to church, and I fall on my knees and pray

I say, Lord have mercy, Lord have mercy on me
But Lord, Lord have mercy Lord have mercy on me
You know I'm crazy 'bout my baby
Lord, please send him back home to me

Comment by Bridget Jennings on November 2, 2009 at 9:32am: Interesting poem PadmeAmidala

Comment by PadmeAmidala Ihnen on November 2, 2009 at 7:06am: Old Queen Joel:

Old Queen Joel
Couldn't marry a soul,
And marry a soul wish he,
He found a man,
And he found a gown,
And he found for his princes three!
And every prince, he had a crown,
And a very fine crown had he.
"Damn, damned, damned me," went the princes.
Oh, there's no equality
As can compare
With Queen Joel and his princes three.

by Gary R. Hess

Comment by PadmeAmidala Ihnen on October 30, 2009 at 5:59am: It makes me happy that you enjoy them, here a proverb about the joy for you:
"One joy shatters a hundred griefs". Chinese proverb.

Comment by Malibu DuPont on October 29, 2009 at 7:23pm: TY Padme,
I am really enjoying your posts.

Comment by PadmeAmidala Ihnen on October 29, 2009 at 5:41am: Not until just before dawn do people sleep best; not until people get old do they become wise.
Chinese Proverb.