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Moscow's Metro Tragedy - Take Two (Repost with New Verses)
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA 
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Moscow's Metro Tragedy - Performances Sold Out in Madrid - Playing Now in London, 911 Relived ♪ http://www.abbypowell.com/Abby_website_art/Lullaby.mp3 http://www.abbypowell.com/Abby_website_art/Trepak.mp3] http://www.abbypowell.com/Abby_website_art/Serenade.mp3 ♪ Perhaps we don’t speak Russian, but we know the language. It’s a language of expression and emotion. We painters paint it. And Mussorgsky’s Songs and Dances of Death linger within wave lengths intermingling with our own heartbeats. For we know Death’s tune and have heard his mighty tympani thump and rumble. We have watched him swoon and lull the lover, entice and dance, and hover, and embrace those dear to us. And today, he sings and dances near to us, within our hearing and seeing. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ But the tune he dances, the song he sings is one of anger, given things are out of pattern -- out of rhyme – for Death bows only to Divine. In Spain, he came to gather many, relunctant though he be, for Death, the bidding not foretold, it maddens him, you see. The overtime is killing him, and soon he will retire, but first he’ll loose his wrath upon the wicked who conspired. In London town, they sought his crown, with four full blasts of hatred. Life presumes its given chance and it will stand, emanicipated. The lower forces of this world who worship Death as king have created new theology, with insanity as theme. Life will live beyond the grave, souls will rise out of the slain, and haunt the hordes of brainwashed whores who’ve sold their souls to Death’s rewards. For Death has made no deal with them; he does not call them foe or friend. Rewards are none for those who steal the timing only Death reveals. To take the treasure that is life, and treat it as a tool for strife, trade it for agenda, sell it for a goal – That is warring business, and will bring about their fall. There is no joy for Death tonight for Death has seen it all. He serves the Master of Design; he'll have his vengence, give him time. What right have they, the terrorists, to take more than Death’s requisites? Hearing, I, Mussorgsky's Songs, Death's lullaby to fallen ones -- Moscow, New York, Madrid, Bali, Jakarta, Palestine, Yugoslavia, Beruit, Iraq, Kenya, Yemini Israel, London, Istanbul, DC (There are places I forgot, but terrorists have not.) -- my heart cries with the melody that solemn Death does chant. When will terror end its grip and find that life is better spent? When will terror cease to be and find itself redundancy? [This message has been edited by iliana (07-11-2005 01:16 AM).] |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
oh my  what a write...I don't have the words how beautiful the music |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Thanks, Dixie. I know it is morbid but I can't help pouring out my feelings on it all. (The music was my daughter....performing the "Songs & Dances of Death")  ....jo |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Wow, Jo! If I had any breath left, I could maybe speak but I don't and I'm speechless! Tremendous write - absolutely tremendous! |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Helen, Thank you. |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
Bravo!, Jo, Well done...... There are two profound questions in this poem, I had to pause long at them, as I read this piece. "What right have they, the terrorists, to take more than Death’s requisites?" and "When will terror cease to be and find itself redundancy." I cannot answer either.....:-( But it is good for me to read and study them. -------------ice/ford ><> |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Ice, I have to give you the credit for the inspiration....when I read your poem tonight, it brought back the memory of the Moscow's Metro Tragedy I wrote after that incident....the rest came then. Thanks for your post. ....jo |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
You have that rare insight of asking the hardest of all questions... like Ford, I don't know the answers, either, but I know we have to find some. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
lily jo, I am absolutely thrilled to have been able to hear your darling Abby sing! What a beautiful and soul-expressive voice. Her years of study have certainly produced divine results. Having her singing in the background while I read your poem, really added to the sombre atmosphere created by your words. quote: ~ D'accord! I totally concur, sister spirit. It was an honour to be able to experience yours and Abby's gifts blending together. KBHBLY Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Ooops-a-daisy! I forgot to save it to my trove of special treasures!  Love you! Linda |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Earth Angel, thank you from the both of us (she does sing with much power, doesn't she!) .....jo[This message has been edited by iliana (07-10-2005 09:18 PM).] |
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abbymatilda Junior Member
since 2003-12-22
Posts 35 |
Mom, that was absolutely gorgeous! Thanks for posting my songs! Love you. Abby |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
you dare to go where others dare not, to ask the hard questions quote: |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Read this and listened to the music last evening. Will be all night checking in late arrivals, so have time to write to say thank you for this. martyjo |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Abby, sweetie, thank you for the inspiration through your wonderful music. .....mom |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Kacy, thank you for the post...it's times like these that make me want to join you in the shadow of the hawk......jo |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Thank you, latearrival. Hope you are safe down there in Flordia. ...jo [This message has been edited by iliana (07-11-2005 09:22 PM).] |
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BeWitched Junior Member
since 2005-07-06
Posts 31 |
oh wow! Deep. loved it.  |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
Jo, this was so sad, yet so true, excellent prose my poetess friend, excellent |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Wow!! I have no other words right now...amazing music and poetry...spoke to my spirit! Thank you! |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
"What right have they, the terrorists, to take more than Death’s requisites?" THEY are collectors of trophies and self declare the right. WE should follow there rules and take a page from Black Jack Pershing's biography! This is excellent work, I applaud your effort and skill. |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Jo  nicely done. |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
I'm absolutely astonished by this, Jo. I knew you were good, but this is off the charts good! Dad would be proud of you and Abby. I'm sure he is! Love, little sis |
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