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layanglicana
Author of books on Calcutta, Delhi and Dar es Salaam, I am now blogging as a lay person about the Church of England and the Anglican Communion. I am also blogging about the effects of World War One on the village of St Mary Bourne, Hampshire.
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Tag Archives: Seize the day
A Farewell: Charles Kingsley
My fairest child, I have no song to give you; No lark could pipe to skies so dull and grey: Yet, ere we part, one lesson I can leave you For every day. Be good, sweet maid, and let who … Continue reading
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Tagged Action, Charles Kingsley, Daydreaming, Get on with it, Seize the day
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Had We But World Enough And Time: Andrew Marvell
Had we but world enough, and time, This coyness, lady, were no crime. We would sit down, and think which way To walk, and pass our long love’s day. Thou by the Indian Ganges’ side Shouldst rubies find; I by … Continue reading
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Tagged Andrew Marvell, Carpe Diem, Seduction, Seize the day, Time's winged chariot, To His Coy MIstress
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Gaudeamus Igitur!
I freely admit that this song has distinctly Fascist undertones – see ‘Tomorrow Belongs To Me’ from the film Cabaret. But like that song, the tune is very memorable, and I find it works well with the ironing. It’s also … Continue reading
Carpe Diem
Seize the Day si tu t´imagines si tu t´imagines fillette fillette si tu t´imagines xa va xa va xa va durer toujours la saison des za saison des za saison des amours ce que tu te goures fillette fillette ce … Continue reading