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… Read More »A psalm of life
Stop all the clocks, cut off the telephone,Prevent the dog from barking with a juicy bone,Silence the pianos and with muffled drumBring out the coffin, let the mourners come. Let aeroplanes circle moaning overheadScribbling on the sky the message ‘He is Dead’.Put crepe bows round the white necks of the public doves,Let the traffic policemen… Read More »Funeral blues
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… Read More »The river
About the author Vyasa, also known as Krishna Dvaipayana and Badarayana, is a monumental figure in Hindu tradition. He is revered as a sage and regarded by many as a partial incarnation of Vishnu. He is best known as the author of the epic Mahabharata, the compiler of the Vedas, and the writer of the… Read More »I am time, the source of destruction
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… Read More »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 quote is from the song “Take It With Me” from the album “Mule Variations” released in 1999. The song… Read More »All that you’ve loved is all that you own.
