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Illumination
A poem by William Blake, using the art of ” Illumination”. The British Library has wonderful examples of “Illuminated Manuscripts”
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A Moment
A MOMENT FILLED THE UNFULFILLED by Justme A moment filled, the unfulfilled As blood boiled hot, and skin tingles, thrilled Longing led, to a swallowing deep kiss A moment Destiny, would never miss The earth and moon and stars Called … Continue reading
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Making Mozart
William Christie and Les Arts Florissants; Mozart: Mass in C minor, K427
Fire
FIRE by Justme Have you fire my friend? Do the lashing flames tear the flesh of obstinate men? Do the curves and flicks, lick the calming lips of, blessed men? Does the fire of true memory, companion with light, to … Continue reading
If the tears on my cheek…
One of the most beautiful scenes of the St Matthew’s Passion: Können Tränen meiner Wangen If the tears on my cheeks can Nichts erlangen, Achieve nothing, O, so nehmt mein Herz hinein! O then take my heart! Aber lasst es bei den Fluten, But let … Continue reading
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Lamb of God
J.S. Bach – St. Matthew Passion BWV 244 Kommt, ihr Töchter, helft mir klagen, Come, you daughters, help me to lament, Sehet – Wen? – den Bräutigam, See-Whom ? -the bridegroom, Seht ihn – Wie? – als wie ein Lamm! … Continue reading
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The Mourning
I continue to be fascinated by the symbolic message that lies in the life and death of Jesus Christ. In mourning and pain lies the redemption. In many ways, the lamentation is a new take on the ancient Jewish tradition … Continue reading
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When all the world is renewed
R. Wagner: Parsifal (Good Friday Music) There is beginning in each end. That is the symbolism of Good Friday
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The Living Room 