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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… Sigue leyendo "A psalm of life

    Poema Funeral blues de W. H. Auden

    Blues funerario

      Detén todos los relojes, corta el teléfono,Evita que el perro ladre con un hueso jugoso,Silencia los pianos y con el tambor apagadoSaca el ataúd, que vengan los dolientes. Que los aviones den vueltas gimiendo sobre sus cabezas, garabateando en el cielo el mensaje "Ha muerto". Sigue leyendo "Blues funerario

      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… Sigue leyendo "The river

        Llévatelo conmigo - 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… Sigue leyendo "Take it with me by Tom Waits