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“If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.”
- J.R.R. Tolkien
Posted in A Rite of Passage
Tagged A Right of Passage, A Rite of Passage, Cheer, Food, J.R.R. Tolkien, Quotes about Life, Quotes to Live by, Song
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”Song” by Christina Rossetti
A look at the serenity and peacefulness that can accompany death
A renowned poet, Christina Rossetti has a way of enchanting readers with her beautiful words and imagery. Even in her poems about death, Rossetti crafted an enthralling and almost whimsical moment for her readers to step into. This is especially true … Continue reading
Posted in The Next Chapter
Tagged Christina Rossetti, Death, Life, Peace, Poem, Poems about Death, Poetess, Poetry, Serene, Serenity, Song
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“In the Aeroplane Over the Sea” by Neutral Milk Hotel
A song on how death inspires beauty and a life well lived
In my post on Wallace Stevens’s poem “Sunday Morning”, I explored how death fuels the imagination and drives us to live for the world. Mortality underpins the phrase Carpe Diem. Liz Matsushita touches on this briefly in her review of … Continue reading
“Wish You Were Here” by Pink Floyd
A heartfelt funeral song about love and remembrance
Pink Floyd, one of the greatest rock bands of all time, isn’t just known for their classic melodies and stage presence. Most of their lyrics, when given a thoughtful listen or read, tap into our most human emotions. “Wish You … Continue reading
Posted in Expressive Music
Tagged Arts, British Rock, Classic Rock, Death, Dying, Funeral Music, Funeral Song, Grieving, Heartfelt Funeral Song, Heaven, Hell, Loved One, Lyrics, Memorial Service, Music, Pink Floyd, Remembrance, Roger Waters, Song, Wish You Were Here
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