Tag Archives: history

On Tools

Posted on May 22, 2007 by John

What future use will be our tools for building greater monuments, technologies to reach beyond our yesterday capacity, if all that drives tomorrow’s will is to create for their own sake more grand machines to take the place of what … Continue reading →

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Rock the Casbah

Posted on April 10, 2007 by John

In one sense, as the Casbah rocks, it merely sways on concrete blocks that buried deep beneath the sand give history its strength to stand; and its foundations, built of steel and solid rock, can barely feel the tremors from … Continue reading →

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Reunion

Posted on January 23, 2007 by John

What did you expect here in the space above my name? The golden boy you never thought I was? Redemption for some lost and lonely cause? Guess you’re right to wonder about who and what’s to blame From nothing, a … Continue reading →

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No point in calling it

Posted on December 27, 2006 by John

No point in calling it a cryin’ shame Suffering in darkness for want of a flame New boss or old boss, pretty much the same Only thing different is a brand new name No point in wallowing in might have … Continue reading →

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The World is a Small Town

Posted on December 22, 2006 by John

Don’t want much, but that’s all right Nothing much happens here on Saturday night Get laid, get drunk, get in a fight Maybe all three Maybe at the same time Don’t need nothing, but that’s OK Nothing much here to … Continue reading →

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Time the Devourer

Posted on September 5, 2006 by John

Tradition, will your ancient prison walls, behind which all are born and most will die, hold firm against time’s fervent battle cry that need not force its soldiers in your halls but deep down in your dungeons simply waits while … Continue reading →

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Hello Mister America

Posted on January 18, 2006 by John

Hello Mister America, you’re just in time for tea There’s no Kennedys or Rockefellors, so I guess it’s just you and me I’ve got soda crackers instead of crumpets, but I think you’ll agree We’ve got to watch the deficit … Continue reading →

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