Tag Archives: Science

THE SONNETS TO ORPHEUS – X

Everything acquired is threatened by the machine, some hold out For the people and rely on the spirit, rather than be against her, alone. Some day our beautiful hands will be more beautiful in all our doubt, When our building … Continue reading

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NOBILITY IS THE TRUE PRIZE SHARED

In honour of Dr Barry Furr OBE Greatness never sleeps, it only rests firmly Shouldered by those that step from the shadow. Life can be lived in the wilderness Or celebrated in the creation of joy.

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PASSAGE TO INDIA

1 Singing my days, Singing the great achievements of the present, Singing the strong, light works of engineers, Our modern wonders, (the antique ponderous Seven outvied,) In the Old World, the east, the Suez canal, The New by its mighty … Continue reading

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POETIC SCIENCE

I awoke to find in my voice The spirit of centuries past. A scientist of the soul; Poetic meanings of the whole.

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A PLACE IN MY HEART

A place in my heart will always reside For those who have remained beside, Our passionate desire not to hide. .                     Why,

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