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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… Les mer "A psalm of life

    Begravelsesblues-dikt av W. H. Auden

    Begravelsesblues

      Stopp alle klokker, steng av telefonen,Hindr hunden i å bjeffe med et saftig bein,Still klaverene og med dempet trommeBring ut kisten, la de sørgende komme. La flyene sirkle stønnende over hodet,Skribler på himmelen budskapet "Han er død",Setter crepesløyfer rundt de hvite halsene på de offentlige duene,La trafikkpolitiet... Les mer "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… Les mer "The river

        Ta det med meg - 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… Les mer "Take it with me by Tom Waits

          Alt du har elsket, er alt du eier. Tom Waits, Ta det med meg

          Alt du har elsket, er alt du eier.

            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 quote is from the song “Take It With Me” from the album “Mule Variations” released in 1999. The song… Les mer "Alt du har elsket, er alt du eier.