“I would rather be ashes than dust!
I would rather that my spark
should burn out in a brilliant blaze
than it should be stifled by dry-rot.
I would rather be a superb meteor,
every atom of me in magnificent glow,
than a sleepy and permanent planet.
The function of man is to live,
not to exist.
I shall not waste my days
trying to prolong them.
I shall use my time.”
6 comments:
This post so reminds me of Simon and Garfunkel's song 'El Condor Pasa':
I'd rather be a sparrow than a snail.
Yes I would.
If I could,
I surely would.
I'd rather be a hammer than a nail.
Yes I would.
If I only could,
I surely would.
CHORUS
Away, I'd rather sail away
Like a swan that's here and gone
A man gets tied up to the ground
He gives the world
Its saddest sound,
Its saddest sound.
I'd rather be a forest than a street.
Yes I would.
If I could,
I surely would.
I'd rather feel the earth beneath my feet,
Yes I would.
If I only could,
I surely would.
Great day ahead dear one.
Joy and passion to you.
Susan
Great words!
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oh, yes, susan deborah!!! you are SO RIGHT! IT'S PERFECT! thanks so much for reminding us all of that beautiful song - that message! have a wonderful day!
thank you so much bhavesh chhatbar! your site is certainly a sight to behold! beautiful always!
'I shall not waste my days trying to prolong them . . .' Great quote. Thank you so much!!!
hi bonnie - don't you love jack london? you know, we should each not waste our days in trying to prolong them - i've recently come across his work and find it so absolutely beautiful! thanks so much for coming by!
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