Shadows of a dream
fragments of imagination
echoes of a silent scream
memories of a life that never happened.
I saw the truth within your eyes
feelings that were left unspoken
you said the words, but they were lies
had I a heart, it would be broken.
All I ever was means nothing
all I ever wanted slips away
all I ever had descends to ruin
and you are my destroyer.
Shadows of a dream
fragments of imagination
echoes of a silent scream
memories of a life that never happened.
(What took a thousand years to build
you undid in thirteen hours.
You proved that you are strong-willed
is this how you would use that power?)
You took it all away from me
an errant wish, an act of kindness.
Oh foolish girl, why don't you see?
Because of you I walk in blindness.
Shadows of a dream
fragments of imagination
echoes of a silent scream
memories of a life that never happened.
A life without love
love without meaning...
These are the lyrics of a song. I am dead certain I've heard it, I have sung it - at least, the refrain is so very, very familiar to me.
The odd twist of it is, it doesn't really exist. Or it does, now, since Jake T Forbes wrote the third volume of the graphic novel "Return to Labyrinth". Which I hadn't read until... yesterday?
But it is so familiar. So eerily, uncannily familiar.
Shadows of a dream
fragments of imagination
echoes of a silent scream
memories of a life that never happened.
It sums a lot of me up pretty well, if summing up can be done of a person.
Oh, and lor means "dream" in Quenya.
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After a strange half-year in Japan - which is where and why this blog started - this elf now flits back and forth, both inside of her head and in the world. For the amusement and knowledge of others, it continues. The world is a strange place. Lest autumn come, wake me up!
About the pointy-ear
- Elenaria Cúthalion ni Aesin
- Writing mainly for those that are not directly connected to my life. Trying to stay free without breaking important bonds. Will do close to anything for a chance to travel, and never ever quits dreaming.
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The Way of Walking Alone
・Do not turn your back on the various Ways of this world.
・Do not scheme for physical pleasure.
・Do not intend to rely on anything.
・Consider yourself lightly, consider the world deeply.
・Do not ever think in acquisitive terms.
・Do not regret things about your own personal life.
・Do not envy another's good or evil.
・Do not lament parting on any road whatsoever.
・Do not complain or feel bitterly about yourself or others.
・Have no heart for approaching the path of love.
・Do not have preferences.
・Do not harbour hopes for your own personal life.
・Do not have a liking for delicious food for yourself.
・Do not carry antiques handed down from generation to generation.
・Do not fast so that it affects you physically.
・While it's different with military equipment, do not be fond of material things.
・While on the Way, do not begrudge death.
・Do not be intent on possessing valuables or a fief in old age.
・Respect the gods and the Buddhas, but do not depend on them.
・Though you give up your life, do not give up your honour.
・Never depart from the Way of the martial arts.
Miyamoto Musashi, Second Day of the Fifth Month, Second Year of Shoho [1645]
1. Think without any dishonesty.
2. Forge yourself in the Way.
3. Touch upon all of the arts.
4. Know the Ways of all occupations.
5. Know the advantages and disadvantages of everything.
6. Develop a discerning eye in all matters.
7. Understand things that cannot be seen by the eye.
8. Pay attention to even small things.
9. Do not involve yourself with the impractical.
Miyamoto Musashi, "For those who would study my martial art, there are rules for putting it into practice..."
1 comment:
This is sooo true, I got the exact same feeling!!! kind of spooky
I've been trying to see where he got the words from ever since
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