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Parallelismus Membrorum

I climb mountains Valleys pull behind me. I sojourn West The East Wind entreats. I am without riches And wealth follows me. I am alone Walking with three. Haste sets my pace In leisurely stride, In darkness profound Blinding and white. In strength I arise Because I am weak. The

Kyrielle: Orphan Eyes

When love is outnumbered, outweighed By the cost of hard life, fate obeyed, Life mourns for a moment and dies For beautiful orphan brown eyes. Unfairness of life will allow One child to rise, one to bow To the weight of inclement skies Pace beautiful orphan brown eyes. Fatherless child,

Epistle: To My Muse

To My Muse: You had a good run--I'll concede it. And your choice of topics was great. I think you have chosen vacation And I will be patient and wait. But leave me not thus without help-- I need a good push to the end. This year isn&

Quadrilew: Kyrie

Kyrie Eleison: Quand on gagne tout le monde (Alors nous perdrons) Comme les branches émondées. Quand on gagne tout le monde-- Leurs corps, et leurs coeurs-- On perd se qui est immonde. On veut le meillure. Alors, nous perdrons. (Tout entièrement perdu) Choisissons le monde, Ignorant le Dieu. On perd

Cascade: Hope of All Men

Love's arrival shouted from the skies: "Glory in the highest," let it speak The truth men will reject and some believe. Chilly night, asleep, lingering hope Dusts the air with soft sounds like a dove. Love's arrival shouted from the skies, And poorest men

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