Syllables of the Dead
by Gary Hardaway
The still living words of the dead
sing and dance, spar and struggle,
across millennia. Nothing has changed
except the toys and fashion. The blood
still pulses same as it's ever been,
same as it's ever been, within the skin.
Nothing has changed---so true
...same as it's ever been... *
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The Talking Deads?
Thank you, Paul.
Than you, Matt.
Thank you, Rachna.
Indeed, Larry. Very clever. I'm stealing it.
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"...same as it's ever been..." Has the cadence and rhythm of a familiar refrain. Talking Heads? *
Thank you, Amanda.
Thank you, Daniel.
Talking Heads- "Same as it ever was"
from Once in a Lifetime
Very effective use of repetition, *
"same as it's ever been" calls to mind the lyrics to Once in Lifetime by Talking Heads. Pretty cool.
well, if I'd read the previous comments before posting mine - I'd have realized my statement was rather redundant :)
Thank you, Dianne.
Thank you, Paula. Independent recognition of culture is OK by me.
Yes *
Thank you, Ellie.
Good piece, Gary.
Thank you, Sam.
"The blood
still pulses same as it's ever been,
same as it's ever been, within the skin."
Both allusive and musical!
Thanks Gary. Reminds me of the many words my father has left singing and dancing.*
Thank you, Tim.
Good cadence.
Thanks, Adam.
As usual fantastic stuff, Gary. So much in 6 tight lines. Have you been hanging out with that OT Koheleth guy at Miller time!?
Thank you, Ed.
Matt Paust took the words out of my mouth.
Thank you, Steve.
Well done.
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Thank you, James.