Re: for the abstract

On Wed, 21 Feb 2024 19:11:03 -0000, Jeremy H. Donovan  
<[email protected]> wrote:

> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lyux-sEdlbg
>
> I hear the drizzle of the rain
> It's falling from my window
> And in the corners of my mind
> I hope that I'll get to see you again
>
> I hear the colors in the flowers
> Just like the candle snuffed at dawn
> You're here, you're near, you're there
> and then you're gone
>
> Suffering in sinking sand
> All the hurt
> See, I'm really lost, baby
> We suffered a rare, rare blue
> So much hurt
> On this earth
> But you loved me
> And I really dared to love you, too
> Perhaps what I mean to say is
> Is that it's amazing that your love was mine
>
> Oh, Maker, tell me did you know
> This love would burn so yellow?
> Becoming orange and, in its time
> Explode from grey to black then bloody wine
>
> Oh, Maker, have you ever loved
> Or known just what it was?
> I can't imagine the bitter end
> Of all the beauty that we're living in
>
> Suffering in sinking sand
> All the hurt
> See, I'm really lost, baby
> We suffered a rare, rare blue
> So much hurt
> On this earth
> But you loved me
> And I really dared to love you, too
> Perhaps what I mean to say is
> Is that it's amazing that your love was mine
>
> Lost inside a lonely world where lovers pay the price
> Barely get the sound of music to love and go dance to
> Now it's time for us to go and no one ever has to know
> Your love's in my pocket and your eyes, eyes are in my...
> Eyes in my soul, no one will know it but me
>
> .
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPmuuo7G0l0
>
> Inflation. Of a need, a life, a cosmos?
>
> .
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRs1GES7LcM
>
> An epic journey.*  Final thanks to all who came along.
> .
> .
> .
>
> Great Circus
>
>
> The dirty canvas is arriving
> The great human circus
> With the clown's hunger
> And the crazy ballerina
> Let's celebrate
> The rib that will break
> On the trapeze is nonsense
> The little misery
>
> Right in the middle of this arena
> it's going to happen -
> death, glory
> and surprises at the end
> Silver and moon. bread and circus
> a smile will be drawn
> In the bitterness of this party -
> along with this party
>
> Up and down the mountain
> The great human circus
> On your back, on your thin shoulder
> carrying, silver and moonlight
> The mystery that will show itself
> On the balance wire, on the rising sun
> Dream awaits the great human circus -
> a broken heart, a human circus
> .
> .
> .
> .
> .
> .
> .
> .
>
> * "Gran Circo," by Milton Nascimento, delves into the themes of the  
> human condition, poverty, and the allure of entertainment in the face of  
> struggle. The song paints a vivid picture of a circus, both literal and  
> metaphorical, showcasing the various characters and emotions within.
>
> The opening lines describe the arrival of a worn-out circus, symbolizing  
> the hardships and struggles of humanity. The "palhaço" (clown) embodies  
> the hunger and desperation often hidden behind a mask of laughter, while  
> the "bailarina louca" (crazy ballerina) represents a sense of chaos and  
> unpredictability. Despite these challenges, there is a call to celebrate  
> and embrace the impending spectacle.
>
> The chorus highlights the significance of "Pão e circo" (bread and  
> circus), a phrase derived from ancient Rome, which suggests that people  
> can be distracted and pacified through entertainment and material  
> benefits, even in the midst of suffering. The combination of "prata e  
> lua" (silver and moon) implies the allure and glamour associated with  
> the circus, creating a momentary escape from the bitter realities of  
> life.
>
> The lyrics speak of the circus as a platform for intense emotions and  
> experiences, with the promise of both glory and death. The line "Coração  
> partido circo humano" (A broken heart, a human circus) conveys the idea  
> that the circus is a microcosm of human existence, filled with both joy  
> and sorrow.
>
> Furthermore, the references to the trapeze and tight-rope walking  
> symbolize the fragile balance between success and failure, and the  
> precariousness of life itself. The "sonho" (dream) that waits for the  
> human circus suggests that hope and aspirations endure even in the face  
> of adversity.
>
> "Gran Circo" ultimately reflects on the complex relationship between  
> entertainment, poverty, and the spirit. It reminds us that even amidst  
> hardship, there is a desire for escape, celebration, and the fleeting  
> moments of joy found within the grand spectacle of life.
>
> This meaning interpretation was written by AI.
>
> LOL.  A little lost in translation?
>
> Adios adc

### - how odd, both you & crsds drop farewell notices on the same day??

his post only showing up on google so am unable to reply directly...

the answers are, however, the same in both instances:

"you can check-out any time ya like
but you(s) can never leave" ;)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egMWlD3fLJ8

"head out on the highway..."