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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn 
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There are several versions of an old English folk song that portray two and sometimes three blackbirds debating the pros and cons of devouring a dead knight. Since I can't make heads or tails of archaic English, this is my take on it. Twa Corbies Come, brother crow, tis time to feast Upon this dead and armoured beast Upon that sad tormented Knight I cannot sup, no, not one bite We’re fortune blessed, as you can see He chose to die beneath our tree Mortal hurt and full of pride He chose to rest, but, rather died And rest he will, forevermore And feast we will, and feast some more A lady has he, and sad she waits She knows not yet, her poor loves’ fate Sad, no doubt, but wait she will She’ll wait until we get our fill Our fill, dear sir, is easy got Cast thy eyes upon that lot That lot, good sir, does fairly reek I’ll cast my tongue upon fresh meat Stay your tongue sir, stay your beak Some men approach, tis him they seek And seek they will and will not find Til’ this lads’ skin is nought but rind And rind’s too tough for his Lordships’ taste Hence his Excellency’s wish for haste? You stay your tongue, it’s got too sharp This lad is dead, he plays his harp He plays his harp, his lady waits Never again to see his face His face, oh yes, so young and fine! So, first upon his eyes, I’ll dine hope you liked it, ~wranx "Writing is a perfectly natural thing to do....just remember to wash your hands afterward"....Heinlein. |
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arthur Senior Member
since 2001-08-14
Posts 678england |
absolutely loved it arthur |
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arthur Senior Member
since 2001-08-14
Posts 678england |
ps i think a corby is a scottish crow ?? anyone know for sure arthur |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
Damn. You've got a classic on yr hands, wranx! She said burn ... together. |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn |
Thank you arthur, My understanding is that versions of this particular folksong are found throughout the Isles...But, you would probably have a better handle on this. bsquirrel? Classic? ~wranx "Writing is a perfectly natural thing to do....just remember to wash your hands afterward"....Heinlein. |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Interesting stuff, I like. Sandra |
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Tiersdin Member Elite
since 2000-11-17
Posts 2364east coast |
Creepy but good... ~Tier "I shall never bond again, as I have bonded with you..." |
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brian sites Senior Member
since 2002-06-25
Posts 1475usa |
haven't heard this record in a while 45 rpm yeah..... |
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arthur Senior Member
since 2001-08-14
Posts 678england |
one of the best items i have ever read here or anywhere else arthur |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
God, this is genius. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Dang! This is awesome! Great work! ~Hugs~ ~ Time has cast a spell on you |
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FuzzyFrazzledFraggle Member
since 2002-09-20
Posts 155Fraggle Rock |
How u doin..haha sorry Dear Wranx! Loved this!! So what did you slip your muse for this? or are you having a torrid love affair!?  Lovely stuff..You just don't know how much I love it!!Consider yourself fuzzed |
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Moon Dust
since 1999-06-11
Posts 2177Skelmersdale, UK |
wow amazing If your afraid of the dark, then why did you come? |
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Moon Dust
since 1999-06-11
Posts 2177Skelmersdale, UK |
wow amazing If your afraid of the dark, then why did you come? |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
 well done!blackbird singing in the dead (of) (k)night? |
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mysticpoe Senior Member
since 2003-02-28
Posts 883 |
Sorry wranx, needed another dose. mysticpoe If nothing is something |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Enjoyed this Ed...though felt a bit of yuck ..and loved midnite's comment. |
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green_itchy_stuff Senior Member
since 2003-06-26
Posts 1929New Caney, Tx |
This actually made me smile to think of two birds without the power of reasoning having a debate on the properness of eatting a dead knight. Very clever "remix." Ive never heard the original version of this, but this was good. GIS a trickle of music from a well |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Ed, I must say . . . I thought I was whisked to the classical period . . . wait . . . I was! This is beautiful writing a ballad of life, as it is xxoo |
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