We two, how long we were fool'd,
Now transmuted, we swiftly escape as Nature escapes,
We are Nature, long have we been absent, but now we return,
We become plants, trunks, foliage, roots, bark,
We are bedded in the ground, we are rocks,
We are oaks, we grow in the openings side by side,
We browse, we are two among the wild herds spontaneous as any,
We are two fishes swimming in the sea together,
We are what locust blossoms are, we drop scent around lanes mornings
and evenings,
We are also the coarse smut of beasts, vegetables, minerals,
We are two predatory hawks, we soar above and look down,
We are two resplendent suns, we it is who balance ourselves orbic
and stellar, we are as two comets,
We prowl fang'd and four-footed in the woods, we spring on prey,
We are two clouds forenoons and afternoons driving overhead,
We are seas mingling, we are two of those cheerful waves rolling
over each other and interwetting each other,
We are what the atmosphere is, transparent, receptive, pervious, impervious,
We are snow, rain, cold, darkness, we are each product and influence
of the globe,
We have circled and circled till we have arrived home again, we two,
We have voided all but freedom and all but our own joy.
Answer :
It's clearly about two people; really good friends; potential soul mates, etc etc. Meaning this poem is describing the relationship of two people deeply in love who believe that love is eternal, even after death into the next life and the one after that.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
For my coursework i have to write a poem, its based on the novel the road?
Could you tell me what you think of my poem please remember its only for coursework and its got the idea of the novel the road please dont be mean but be honest and could you suggest what i could change :::::
I remember the day, when god closed his eyes,
When the devil charmed him to a deep sleep
how everything fell apart
when the devil ascended to earth and stole our heart and souls.
Trapped by fear with nowhere to run,
Forests burnt with hurried haste; there was no hiding in this darkened place.
Cities fell with each passing day as did our hope for our failing race,
the night would come for the weary travellers, most would rest, and others wouldn’t wake.
Flakes of snow each one individual would fall like glimmers of hope,
sent down from heaven, by the angels to watch us from above,
The sun would rise and the sun would fall,
A new day began, but nothing changed;
It’s hard to believe that beauty once existed;
How a bee would dance carefree, flying from tree to tree,
No sound is made, there is no dancing bee, and nothing can ever be carefree.
Birds roamed the skies, watching over mankind,
Ash now roams the skies, no one cares about mankind;
We sit round the fire, the colours danced in the fire, tonight we hoped god was listening, we prayed prayed for god to hear our cries, our cries for death
Rumours of freedom passed through our ears,
Heading south was our only hope.
The trees we strived to keep alive lie broken, upon the ash ridden ground
Fugitives in our country, hiding from your ancestors.
We have forgotten why this hurt has happened; it has gone on too long.
Our bodies so weak, our bones on show, so hungry for food.
Natural beauty lined the sky, a parade of colours reds, blues, and greens;
this was something the devil couldn’t wipe from existence.
We travelled along the lonesome road passing the weak,
Passing the once sweet smelling grass now dead and black,
The once bright and vibrant amusement arcade stood dead and ruined
We could hear echoes of the tunes from the rotten band stand .
How I wanted to dance to forget the hurt, to hear music again would let me die happy but
the sea is now grey, and angry with us.
It crashes down upon the beaten sand to wash away the graves,
Picnic benches that once held families so joyful, no worries when the next meal would come,
Families dead in each other arms, they died in their sleep, escaped from the worries.
The dark snuck in, the beach was where we couldn’t hide from your ancestors,
nowhere was truly safe.
Flashbacks of times at the beach, kept our spirits high,
I shut my eyes, reminiscing the smells of the barbeques, the laughs of the children, the crashing of the waves, if only I was back in time.
Ships, boats and yachts get thrown around like a cat with yarn.
We couldn’t hear any sound, no one to speak to again.
To hear a bird chirp, to see a butterfly fly would complete my life before god helps me
its time to leave this world, and say goodbye.
No time left in my life.
I remember the day when god opened his eyes
It was too late, to turn back time.
Answer :
I have to admit I haven't read the whole thing....and this is the poem's major fault....as they say 'It goes on a bit'
However, what I have read is excellent and it captures the novel well (I know because I've just read it)
I think you could finish the poem before you get to the particulars - you could finish on
It crashes down upon the beaten sand
and washes away the unattended graves.
We are the last. After us nothing will remain (or something, just to round it off)
....don't throw out the end, though, don't ever throw anything away - put it aside you can use it for another poem.
I remember the day, when god closed his eyes,
When the devil charmed him to a deep sleep
how everything fell apart
when the devil ascended to earth and stole our heart and souls.
Trapped by fear with nowhere to run,
Forests burnt with hurried haste; there was no hiding in this darkened place.
Cities fell with each passing day as did our hope for our failing race,
the night would come for the weary travellers, most would rest, and others wouldn’t wake.
Flakes of snow each one individual would fall like glimmers of hope,
sent down from heaven, by the angels to watch us from above,
The sun would rise and the sun would fall,
A new day began, but nothing changed;
It’s hard to believe that beauty once existed;
How a bee would dance carefree, flying from tree to tree,
No sound is made, there is no dancing bee, and nothing can ever be carefree.
Birds roamed the skies, watching over mankind,
Ash now roams the skies, no one cares about mankind;
We sit round the fire, the colours danced in the fire, tonight we hoped god was listening, we prayed prayed for god to hear our cries, our cries for death
Rumours of freedom passed through our ears,
Heading south was our only hope.
The trees we strived to keep alive lie broken, upon the ash ridden ground
Fugitives in our country, hiding from your ancestors.
We have forgotten why this hurt has happened; it has gone on too long.
Our bodies so weak, our bones on show, so hungry for food.
Natural beauty lined the sky, a parade of colours reds, blues, and greens;
this was something the devil couldn’t wipe from existence.
We travelled along the lonesome road passing the weak,
Passing the once sweet smelling grass now dead and black,
The once bright and vibrant amusement arcade stood dead and ruined
We could hear echoes of the tunes from the rotten band stand .
How I wanted to dance to forget the hurt, to hear music again would let me die happy but
the sea is now grey, and angry with us.
It crashes down upon the beaten sand to wash away the graves,
Picnic benches that once held families so joyful, no worries when the next meal would come,
Families dead in each other arms, they died in their sleep, escaped from the worries.
The dark snuck in, the beach was where we couldn’t hide from your ancestors,
nowhere was truly safe.
Flashbacks of times at the beach, kept our spirits high,
I shut my eyes, reminiscing the smells of the barbeques, the laughs of the children, the crashing of the waves, if only I was back in time.
Ships, boats and yachts get thrown around like a cat with yarn.
We couldn’t hear any sound, no one to speak to again.
To hear a bird chirp, to see a butterfly fly would complete my life before god helps me
its time to leave this world, and say goodbye.
No time left in my life.
I remember the day when god opened his eyes
It was too late, to turn back time.
Answer :
I have to admit I haven't read the whole thing....and this is the poem's major fault....as they say 'It goes on a bit'
However, what I have read is excellent and it captures the novel well (I know because I've just read it)
I think you could finish the poem before you get to the particulars - you could finish on
It crashes down upon the beaten sand
and washes away the unattended graves.
We are the last. After us nothing will remain (or something, just to round it off)
....don't throw out the end, though, don't ever throw anything away - put it aside you can use it for another poem.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Is the Freedom of the sea a good cruise?
We are a family of six and we were thinking to go on a cruise soon but The price scares me. It says that the room is $850 per person so it would be $4800 for our family but what does this include. Do we get a food package or what? What would you think your final price will be?
Answer :
Food is included. Your passengers beyond the first two should receive a lower rate. Still, I think you could find a better deal on a cruise if money is a concern. Shop Norwegian, or one of Carnival's newers ships. Don't be afraid by their low prices....both are good lines.
Good luck!
Answer :
It sounds like you did some research, do some more.
First of all, you will need at least 2 rooms. There isn't a room that will handle 6 in one room.
For each room, the first 2 people will each pay 850, the 3rd and 4th person pays a much less amount. You just have to look and see for your specific cruise. But I'm guessing your final price will probably be around $4000.
If this is your first cruise, you need to work with a cruise travel agency. Otherwise, you may end up with something you don't want.
Most food on a cruise ship is included in the price of the cruise. Again, this is what a travel agent can answer for you. They don't charge you extra for their service. They get a commission from the cruise line.
Realize a cruise ship will do several different intineraries. For example, a ship will do a 1 week western caribbean route, aka cruise. The next week it will do an eastern caribbean cruise. Then for part of a year it will rotate over to Europe during the caribbean hurricane season.
So just saying you going on a Freedom of the Seas cruise doesn't mean anything.
Answer :
Well, first you need to figure out exactly how much the room or rooms are going to cost. Six of you are not going to be able to sleep in one room, and each room must have an adult. And the cost of the third or fourth in a room is cheaper than the first two. So make sure you get that all straight.
The price of the cruise includes unlimited food, all day long, and all beverages except alcoholic drinks, soft drinks, and bottled water. That means you can get coffee, tea, iced tea, lemonade, milk, and juices. If you choose to go to a specialty restaurant, it is not free. Room service is free, but you need to give a tip.
You also have access to many, many activities, sports, classes, seminars, etc. The Freedom of the Seas has a wide variety of things to do. It also has a number of pools and jacuzzis. They are free, as well as the deck chairs and beach towels.
There's also free entertainment, including evening shows, movies, ice shows, adult games, entertainment and games at the pool, etc. The cruise I went on even had 2 parades.
The fitness center, which is large and elaborate is free.
There's a free library.
There are programs for all age groups of children and teens, plus areas specifically set aside for these age groups. These programs are free. Private baby sitting is not free.
The SPA (beauty shop and massage salon) is not free.
Professional pictures are not free.
The casino, bingo, and any betting games are not free.
Medical care is not free.
Laundry is not free.
If you buy anything in a ship store, it is not free.
When you go ashore, anything you do is at your expense. Ship excursions cost more than those you will find when you get off the ship. You can walk around and not spend anything. You can hire a cab with a tour driver, or anything else you want to do. Excursions could cost from $20-to over $100 per person.
Tips on the ship are given at the end of the cruise, and come to a total of about $10 per person, per day.
An important thing. No cash is used on the ship. You are given a card which serves as both your room key and a charge card. You can hook it up with your personal charge card, and after the cruise, you can pay it this way. You can even pay your tips with this card.
So, in summary, aside from the original cruise fare, you need to pay for tips, and any excursions. It is possible to have a wonderful time, without any other expenses. But that's up to you. Many people must drink, gamble, go to specialty restaurants, and do all the other things that cost money.
Answer :
Food is included. Your passengers beyond the first two should receive a lower rate. Still, I think you could find a better deal on a cruise if money is a concern. Shop Norwegian, or one of Carnival's newers ships. Don't be afraid by their low prices....both are good lines.
Good luck!
Answer :
It sounds like you did some research, do some more.
First of all, you will need at least 2 rooms. There isn't a room that will handle 6 in one room.
For each room, the first 2 people will each pay 850, the 3rd and 4th person pays a much less amount. You just have to look and see for your specific cruise. But I'm guessing your final price will probably be around $4000.
If this is your first cruise, you need to work with a cruise travel agency. Otherwise, you may end up with something you don't want.
Most food on a cruise ship is included in the price of the cruise. Again, this is what a travel agent can answer for you. They don't charge you extra for their service. They get a commission from the cruise line.
Realize a cruise ship will do several different intineraries. For example, a ship will do a 1 week western caribbean route, aka cruise. The next week it will do an eastern caribbean cruise. Then for part of a year it will rotate over to Europe during the caribbean hurricane season.
So just saying you going on a Freedom of the Seas cruise doesn't mean anything.
Answer :
Well, first you need to figure out exactly how much the room or rooms are going to cost. Six of you are not going to be able to sleep in one room, and each room must have an adult. And the cost of the third or fourth in a room is cheaper than the first two. So make sure you get that all straight.
The price of the cruise includes unlimited food, all day long, and all beverages except alcoholic drinks, soft drinks, and bottled water. That means you can get coffee, tea, iced tea, lemonade, milk, and juices. If you choose to go to a specialty restaurant, it is not free. Room service is free, but you need to give a tip.
You also have access to many, many activities, sports, classes, seminars, etc. The Freedom of the Seas has a wide variety of things to do. It also has a number of pools and jacuzzis. They are free, as well as the deck chairs and beach towels.
There's also free entertainment, including evening shows, movies, ice shows, adult games, entertainment and games at the pool, etc. The cruise I went on even had 2 parades.
The fitness center, which is large and elaborate is free.
There's a free library.
There are programs for all age groups of children and teens, plus areas specifically set aside for these age groups. These programs are free. Private baby sitting is not free.
The SPA (beauty shop and massage salon) is not free.
Professional pictures are not free.
The casino, bingo, and any betting games are not free.
Medical care is not free.
Laundry is not free.
If you buy anything in a ship store, it is not free.
When you go ashore, anything you do is at your expense. Ship excursions cost more than those you will find when you get off the ship. You can walk around and not spend anything. You can hire a cab with a tour driver, or anything else you want to do. Excursions could cost from $20-to over $100 per person.
Tips on the ship are given at the end of the cruise, and come to a total of about $10 per person, per day.
An important thing. No cash is used on the ship. You are given a card which serves as both your room key and a charge card. You can hook it up with your personal charge card, and after the cruise, you can pay it this way. You can even pay your tips with this card.
So, in summary, aside from the original cruise fare, you need to pay for tips, and any excursions. It is possible to have a wonderful time, without any other expenses. But that's up to you. Many people must drink, gamble, go to specialty restaurants, and do all the other things that cost money.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
I am going on cruise with a group of guys who are 19, 21, 19, and im 20. What do we need to bring with us?
This is our first time and Im excited! Do we have to bring a visa with us or can we just pay with cash the whole time? Do we need a passport? How much should each of us expect to spend while on cruise? (We are going on a 7 day cruise to W.Caribbean on the Royal Caribbean (Freedom of the Seas) ) Also we are College students and don't want to spend a whole lot of money but we do like to drink and chill. Any other info please let me know asap! Thank you
Answer :
your gonna need passports, a credit card, and cash. party on.
Answer :
cruises are so much fun!
im only a teen and i have been on 10.
anyways.
you will DEFINETLY need a passport i beleive ( might wanna double check )
you can pay everything in cash.
but like when you go on you get a key to your room...thats like your credit card.
when you buy a drink you just use that on the morning you are leaving the ship there will be a big envelope in your room and that is your bill. i dont think you have to pay it right there tho.
also i would DEF. bring some sorta medicine in case you get sea sick.
a beer is probl around $7.00 - $10.00
but you might wanna bring some money with you just in case.
also i have been on that cruise its amazing ;]
good luck & hope you have fun!
Answer :
your gonna need passports, a credit card, and cash. party on.
Answer :
cruises are so much fun!
im only a teen and i have been on 10.
anyways.
you will DEFINETLY need a passport i beleive ( might wanna double check )
you can pay everything in cash.
but like when you go on you get a key to your room...thats like your credit card.
when you buy a drink you just use that on the morning you are leaving the ship there will be a big envelope in your room and that is your bill. i dont think you have to pay it right there tho.
also i would DEF. bring some sorta medicine in case you get sea sick.
a beer is probl around $7.00 - $10.00
but you might wanna bring some money with you just in case.
also i have been on that cruise its amazing ;]
good luck & hope you have fun!
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