Ash Wednesday (Words by T.S. Eliot; Music by Desmond Moller)

Lyrics taken from T.S. Eliot's Poem, 'Ash Wednesday', set exquisitely to music, by songwriter, Desmond Moller.

[@TheBillielynn]

‘Ash Wednesday’
Because I do not hope to turn again.
Because I do not hope.
Because I do not hope to turn.
Desiring this mans gift and that mans scope.
I no longer strive towards such things.
Why should the aged Eagle spread its wings?
Why should I mourn the vanquished power of the usual reign?
Because I do not hope to know again
The infirm glory of the positive hour.
Because I do not think,
Because I know I shall not know.
The one veritable Transitory power
Because I can not drink
There where the tree flower and the spring flows.
For there is nothing again.
For there is nothing again.
Because I know that time is always time.
And place is always and only place.
And what is actual is actual only for one time and only for one place.
I rejoice that things are as they are
And I renounce the blessed face.
Because I can not hope, hope to turn again,
Consequently, I rejoice.
Having to construct something upon which to rejoice.

[@pampilgrim2274]

Lovely, Billie!

[@desmondmoller1670]

WOW

[@dongkwankim8192]

Wow, it`s really fascinating!!! Respect!

[@TheBillielynn]

Thank you! ☺️

[@marklimbrick]

Really good. The S&G sound of silence with I suspect the Kate Bush in my garden covering Eliot in this same poetry. Without the whole thing there's no religion or resolution of the struggle but need a long song for that. Positivity reclusivity what a mouthful but you got them mangled into shape.

[@TheBillielynn]

Thanks! I really appreciate that! And for taking the time to listen and share your thoughts on it! ☺️