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A psalm of life by Henry Longfellow

A psalm of life

    A psalm of life Tell me not, in mournful numbers,Life is but an empty dream!For the soul is dead that slumbers,And things are not what they seem. Life is real! Life is earnest!And the grave is not its goal;Dust thou art, to dust returnest,Was not spoken of the soul. Not enjoyment, and not sorrow,Is our… Læs mere "A psalm of life

    Digt om begravelsesblues af W. H. Auden

    Begravelsesblues

      Stop alle ure, afbryd telefonen,Forhindr hunden i at gø med et saftigt ben,Få klavererne til at tie stille og med dæmpet trommeBring kisten ud, lad de sørgende komme. Lad flyvemaskinerne kredse stønnende over hovedetSkriv på himlen beskeden 'Han er død'.Sæt crepesløjfer om de offentlige duers hvide halse,Lad trafikpolitiet... Læs mere "Begravelsesblues

      river is life

      The river

        The river flows, a winding pathFrom mountain peak to ocean vastCarving canyons, shaping stoneSeeking, always, the unknown Daring leaps off jagged cliffsMist rising as the water shiftsChurning currents, froth and roarRolling boulders, grinding shore Peaceful stretches, languid plainsLazy loops with gentle refrainsSunbeams dance on ripples brightHerons wade in the sparkling light Forests green the mossy… Læs mere "The river

        Tag det med mig - Tom Waits

        Take it with me by Tom Waits

          Tom Waits is an American musician, composer, songwriter, and actor. His music, a blend of rock, blues, jazz, and experimental techniques, often focuses on the underbelly of society, delivered in his trademark deep, gravelly voice. The song “Take It With Me” from the album “Mule Variations” released in 1999 was written by Waits and his… Læs mere "Take it with me by Tom Waits