Arts & Humanities - 2 September 2007

Hi gang,
I wrote this a few years ago for my Mam. I was reminded of it recently in correspondence with a friend whose love for 'his' Mam was plain to see.
My mother was ill and I came to her bedside. She slept so peacefully, like an angel. Inspiration hit and when I woke her with some tea, an hour later, I gave this poem to her. She cried. I cried. We hugged for an eternity. It was and is one of the most beautiful moments in my life...

Angel’s Child

Sleep a while sweet angel
You have earned your rest
The time has long since passed
When I was carried at your breast
Your work is all but done now
No mother more could do
So now's the time for you to rest
For I can carry you.
Although I am a man now
I still don’t know what I will be
But whenever I'm unsure
It’s your love that steadies me
For no matter what my life demands
One thing I have always sworn;
I will succeed, simply because
Of an angel I was born.


Still gets me, that one...

(tanx for the memory RB)

2007-09-02 18:20:25 · 5 answers · asked by Irish D.... 4 in Poetry

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2007-09-02 18:17:52 · 11 answers · asked by fslcaptain737 4 in Books & Authors

And if you will, pick one of yours and say why It was a favorite. Mine were: cool hand luke, the graduate, easy rider, bonnie & clyde, come saturday morning, the wild bunch, and the the french connection, I liked the music from the graduate but who did'nt,

2007-09-02 18:14:17 · 6 answers · asked by fatstan@sbcglobal.net 2 in Philosophy

I like romance books
ESPECIALLY is they are from before the 1900's
What are some good ones you read?

Thanks

2007-09-02 18:09:50 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Books & Authors

Cliffsnotes and Sparknotes do not have it. I just need a review of the overall book. I personally can't find it anywhere... but someone told me a few days ago there is a study guide on the internet. Please help. Thanks!!

2007-09-02 18:02:37 · 4 answers · asked by jcdb07 1 in Books & Authors

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I do things with the vibe and i don't need to learn grammer because you can understand what i mean also i got many other important things to train my heart and brain i do not neet to train human perfect writing i just need to train perfect me

2007-09-02 17:57:02 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

yeah i need to know im very interested in this but im not sure what it really means..some people say you just basically ask questions and stuff but i need more info

2007-09-02 17:56:24 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

I am trying to take a photo of the Mexican flag reflected on a rain drop, maybe on several raindrops. I have a macro lens, but not having any luck..........PLEASE HELP! It is for an exhibit and want to impress. I am a photojournalist, but want to show something more artsy and it has to be something involving Mexico and its culture.

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Can any one answer both parts of my question?

2007-09-02 17:53:26 · 11 answers · asked by freebird 1 in History

I just need a person who was pretty damn mean, such as a ruler, but not Hitler (if you happen to have a quote or picture that would be nice, too). Thank you for helping!

2007-09-02 17:51:39 · 4 answers · asked by Jen 2 in History

2007-09-02 17:48:15 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

Inasmuch as the internet will last as long as humanity (we hope), and even afterward some server buried under the rubble somewhere may cache something of mine that was posted, am I an infinite being? Obviously, my physical being won't last forever, but if my thoughts and ideas are captured in the permanancy of the internet, does that make me timeless?

The best answer, for yes or no, gets the points. And you get to be infinite too!

2007-09-02 17:47:18 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

2007-09-02 17:47:16 · 14 answers · asked by luis s 3 in Philosophy

I am an intermediate pianist, and I'm now looking for an elec. keyboard. but I am mystified as to how to sustain notes! HELP

2007-09-02 17:46:19 · 3 answers · asked by kristi g 1 in Performing Arts

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If it is 6000 years old what happened to the other 232 years

2007-09-02 17:18:41 · 12 answers · asked by joy 2 in History

2007-09-02 17:00:28 · 11 answers · asked by S0oFreSSh 1 in Poetry

for yourself?
for others?
for the past?
for the future?

2007-09-02 16:57:10 · 17 answers · asked by ceesteris 6 in Philosophy

Or do I cut into my budget, and provide said gasmasks on me own?

2007-09-02 16:55:51 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Performing Arts

Envisioning thoughts,
Hopes and dreams,
It is all so easy,
Or so it seems.
Hundreds of ideas,
And on the lists goes
But as we go on
The list narrows.

the theme is mission... does the beginning sound ok?? for a 13 year old?? how can i improve on it..this is just the first bit

2007-09-02 16:47:44 · 11 answers · asked by I'm insane 3 in Poetry

Please give me some examples of ridiculous, sensible or illogical ways to prove a statement or claim. I just wanna find out peoples' opinions

2007-09-02 16:44:54 · 6 answers · asked by The_One 2 in Philosophy

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2007-09-02 16:44:40 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

I am trying to create my own tattoo with latin words, and I need a font

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I just need a good explaination of the above question in about two to three sentences with some good knowledge about art.

2007-09-02 16:41:53 · 2 answers · asked by dx_28734 1 in Other - Arts & Humanities

if family is the most important thing,aside from God,ok ..then what does one do who has no family or who grew up with an abusive family, and never made a family of their own ..due to,,many things can cause this,obviously.so how does one survive withoout any real loved ones.. remember.aside from God, i know he's the most important but,,we all need an earthly prescence to help us as well??? and this is an evil world,so what to do???

2007-09-02 16:39:05 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

I played all woodwind instruments for a while now (8 years) and now I want to teach myself to play keyboard. Any suggestions? I used to play a little when I was in middle school. And I purchased a new keyboard about 2 years ago but stop playing it when I graduated from high school.

2007-09-02 16:35:46 · 2 answers · asked by April 6 in Performing Arts

how do you make the picture sepia toned, but keep object(s) the same color?

please include step by step instructions [:

2007-09-02 16:34:32 · 3 answers · asked by CurioslyPerfect 2 in Photography

2007-09-02 16:33:59 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy