Dionysus

Origins of the Rose

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If Zeus had willed it soThat o’er the flowersOne flower should reign a queenI know, ah, well I know,The rose, the rose, that royal flower had been.— Sappho Since ancient times dating back to records from Mesopotamia, the “cradle of civilization,” the rose has been a treasured companion and central to our most enduring myths. … Read more

Blessings of the New Moon – Happy Birthday Elvis!

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For reasons I cannot explainThere’s some part of me wants to seeGraceland,And I may be obliged to defendEvery love every endingOr maybe there’s no obligations now,Maybe I’ve a reason to believeWe all will be receivedIn Graceland. In Graceland, Graceland, GracelandI’m going to Graceland.— Paul SimonAll who know me well are aware that my roots are … Read more