Holy Grail

Well I've seen bad, an' I've seen good
An' I've seen a balance of the two
But ne'er before have I seen such blaze
As that I've seen from you.
An' I've seen good, an' I've seen evil
Sometimes I see evil more
But I tell you that it's neither of them
That makes me quite this sore.

So came a knockin' the other day
One asked for a sip of tea
Maybe good news, maybe the booze
Maybe the soul of me.

Now if you found a Holy Grail
Would you drink its wine?
Would you pray for heaven's gifts?
Would you drink its brine?
Would you sell it to the devil
In trade for his soul undone?
Would you give it for a life?
Would you trade it for The One?

Well I've seen heaven, an' I've seen hell
An' I've seen Earth between
But ne'er before have I seen such days
As the ones I've seen in me.
An' I've seen light, an' I've seen dark
Sometimes I've seen what's right
But I say it's none of them
I know is a certain might.

So Satan came knockin' the other day
Asked for a beer, or three
Maybe bad news, maybe the booze
Maybe the soul of me.

Now if you found a Holy Grail
Would you drink its wine?
Would you pray for heaven's gifts?
Would you drink its brine?
Would you sell it to the devil
In trade for his soul undone?
Would you give it for a life?
Would you trade it for The One?


Now there is light
And there is dark
And something in between
But if I'm right
I must embark
On a journey perchance to dream.

So I came knockin' the other day
Asked to speak with me
Maybe some news, maybe to choose
What I've come to be.

Now if you found a Holy Grail
Would you drink its wine?
Would you pray for heaven's gifts?
Would you drink its brine?
Would you sell it to the devil
In trade for his soul undone?
Would you give it for a life?
Would you trade it for The One?

Found this useful...

inside-digital.blog.lonelyplanet.com/2009/12/01/27-travel-tips-or-how-to-get-more-out-of-your-trip/


interesting things to keep in mind..=)

WWF Brasil

So many things strike me as odd about this picture. I'm not even sure where to start actually. A little history on this picture is that it is the final scene in an ad proposed by a Brazilian company for the WWF (world wildlife foundation). Once the ad was leaked onto the internet, the WWF immediately denied any involvement it had with the company that introduced this idea and claimed that the involved groups were fired immediately.
Ok so they got what they wanted, which is seeming to me to be notoriety. But the stark image of this ad is astounding to me...not only is it the reflections of such a travesty through the eyes of another nation but it compares that in terms of the 2005 tsunami that took the lives of thousands. The commercial itself I still cannot generate an appreciation for, but this picture has stirred a few of my thoughts: like, for example, it's true what the ad is saying. It basically states that over 2 thousand people were slaughtered in the travesty that we refer to today as 9/11, and over 250 thousand died in the tsunami in Asia. That's a true fact. It's a proven statistic, and yet when a single image is brought about the collapse of the twin towers the company must immediately deny any involvement with the initiation of the propaganda. Why? Why couldn't they just man-up? I mean, this ad has purposeful implications of the fear factor, which is what it inevitably evoked. Why, then are they now refusing to accept the blame? I say they're a bunch of pussies. If you have something to say then say it, regardless of who it offends! But I guess that's not how "big business" works...
That's anther thing too that I hate about the reactions to this ad. The commercial was revoked in fear of offending American's feelings. Why must there be so much care put into the preservation of Politically Correctiveness in this country? One thing I admired in other countries during my short time abroad is that there is no such thing as "PC"...people just say what they fucking mean. Of course, along with this comes the inhibitions of racism and machismo and the foreign perception of biasism but at least the things are on the plate. I feel like a fear is invoked upon the world by the United States. Sure, we can promote movies suggesting that every other nation is primitive in comparison to us, yet one single shred of negativity towards the nation and all of a sudden fingers are pointing and blame is flying as fast as the bullets we are inflicting. un-be-fucking-lievable.

Nearing the end of the beginning

Heavenwatcher

Supine, pinned down by
The magnet of this tiny,
Huge round world

Around them
Desert horizon
Obsidian tipped with flame

Then deep, quiet
Blue -
Fathomless ocean night

Then sky-black space
Sparkled with
Star-grains

Time-wind blown
Scattered like grains of sand
Fixed into maps of

Stillness and change
A perfect geometry
Wheels of pure power

Traced on the night- black
Darkness of receptive minds
Pinned to the desert floor

By hungry earthforce
Drawing her own
Back to her self

Subject to work and weakness
Pain, pleasure and cessation
Within this tiny tactile home

Philosiphy

How interesting I find it. This whole idea of “life” to naive eyes. Impression. Oppression. Depression. Expression. This world that revolves for eternity and its complete internment of repression, oppression.
What is it?
What are we?
Who defines “we” anyway? The simplest, most idiosyncratic opinion of "we" is characterized into a straightforward word of “culture”. No. This is incorrect. When one is asked to define “culture” common images of religion, food, and dancing come to mind….No. This is incorrect. When was the simplistic term of “culture” suddenly thrown into a vicious whirlpool of doubt? Absence of knowledge within the common boundaries of intelligence is astounding to me. It leaves me awe-struck that with one simple word, the confines of morality and humanity can be so conforming that they nod their heads in agreement without question. Without challenge. Without argumentation. Where in the book of life does it say that he who listens must obey? For that matter, where is there a book of life anyway? The aforementioned “book” if you will is defined by a sadistic society who is lead by the upper class, Anglo, man of high society.
I say no.
No to conformity
No to belief
No to comfort
Step out of the “book of life” realm.

It’s the only way society has been able to advance in history. It’s the only way society will be able to advance in the future. It’s the only way.

I am Determined

I'm determined to be somebody someday,
No matter what obstacles get in my way,
For this is something I attend to achieve,
Through hard work as I continue to believe,

The mountain may seem way to steep, But I`ll not sit at the foot and weep,
I'm going to the top,yes all the way,
Because you see, I`m determined to be somebody someday,

The good ole black book that governs my soul,
Shows me how to live and set my goals,
It will carry me through,show me the way,
That's how I know I`ll be somebody some day,

You must be willing to pay the price,
Be able to shelter the trials of life,
From my work I`ll not only get my pay,
But the satisfaction of being somebody someday,

From a slave cabin to the hall of fame,
We shall remember Booker T. Washington's name,
This great American excelled all the way,
Because he was determined to be somebody someday,

No matter what people may say,
No matter what may get in my way,
I'm going to the top yes all the way,
Because you see I'm determined to be somebody some day!