Monthly Archives: October 2012

She Walks In Beauty (Byron)

She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies; And all that’s best of dark and bright Meet in her aspect and her eyes: Thus mellow’d to that tender light Which heaven to gaudy day denies. … Continue reading

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Music, When Soft Voices Die (Shelley)

Music, when soft voices die, Vibrates in the memory, Odours, when sweet violets sicken, Live within the  sense they quicken. Rose leaves, when the rose is dead, Are heap’d for the beloved’s bed; And so thy thoughts, when thou art … Continue reading

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When Percy and Mary met Byron

Brilliant, beautiful, rich Percy Bysshe Shelley Poet for his time. Unread! Hated by all who knew His atheism, adultery, amorality, Savage satirst; seducer of gullible, brilliant Sixteen year old Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin his Adoring lover, perfect companion and genius. Percy, … Continue reading

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Searing Confession: 灼热的告白

I am a shark swimming In seas swamped with people. But I’m not a predator I love people. I smile sweet Smiles. Insincere, predatory smiles- Trying hard to be winsome- I’m prectising my loving smiles. I’m a rat scuttling Along … Continue reading

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Autumn: 1

The winds are cooler now. Autumn is waiting, eternally patient. Optimism is receding.  

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Autumn: 2

God is waiting- affronted. “Where is Winter?” He asks Autumn. “Coming when all is lost.”

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Autumn: 3

Punish optimism! Autumn winds justly sweep in, God is avenged.

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The Legs of Humanity

Legs of all kinds- Short legs, hairy legs, shaved legs, Fat legs, athletic legs, prosthetic legs- Legs to suit every arse. Knees of every kind- Pounded knees, arthritic knees, cute knees, Scarred knees, flabby knees, rebuilt knees- Knees to suit … Continue reading

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Very British Suicides

So many ways to end it all. What’s not to like about death from over- indulgence? Rich, copious food washed down, with fine wines, served by suave sommeliers brilliant at encouraging a final drink- goblets of cognac, finishing it all … Continue reading

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