Tag Archives: Seize the day

A Farewell: Charles Kingsley

Posted on 30/07/2013 by layanglicana

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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Had We But World Enough And Time: Andrew Marvell

Posted on 10/04/2013 by layanglicana

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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Gaudeamus Igitur!

Posted on 07/03/2013 by layanglicana

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 →

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Carpe Diem

Posted on 03/01/2013 by layanglicana

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 →

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