~The Dragon Flies' Lair~Thread XII~

Good Morning Feather.

381 posted on 05/20/2004 7:29:14 AM PDT by SAMWolf (I'm as confused as a baby in a topless bar.)

To: SAMWolf; Colonel_Flagg; snippy_about_it; StarCMC; Darksheare; Trikebuilder; Old Sarge; ...

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~Paul Simon~Diamonds On the Soles of her Shoes~

382 posted on 05/20/2004 9:22:06 AM PDT by Soaring Feather (~The Dragon Flies' Lair~ Poetry and Prose~)

383 posted on 05/20/2004 9:56:27 AM PDT by Darksheare (Decorate rooms and furniture with your sleeping friend's carcasses. -Gothic car sticker)

Afternoon Darksheare!!

384 posted on 05/20/2004 9:58:16 AM PDT by Soaring Feather (~The Dragon Flies' Lair~ Poetry and Prose~)

Afternoon!
No inspiration as of yet.
Seems my muse is feeling somewhat pinked by my annoyance at being visited at 3 in the morning by her.
I don't mind her visiting, but a more convenient, and waking, time would be better.
Like, when I can atually write stuff down.
*chuckle*

385 posted on 05/20/2004 10:09:44 AM PDT by Darksheare (Decorate rooms and furniture with your sleeping friend's carcasses. -Gothic car sticker)

Yeah, she does that. Little Pixie she. :-)

386 posted on 05/20/2004 10:11:49 AM PDT by Soaring Feather (~The Dragon Flies' Lair~ Poetry and Prose~)

Guessing i'll be hammered with inspiration in a flood of wackyness at 3:10 in the morning in a day or two, just out of sheer wickedness from her heart.
;-)
Seems that my muse is Queen Mab.

387 posted on 05/20/2004 10:28:53 AM PDT by Darksheare (Decorate rooms and furniture with your sleeping friend's carcasses. -Gothic car sticker)

Nietzsche said, "Convictions are more dangerous
enemies of truth than lies."

388 posted on 05/20/2004 12:56:51 PM PDT by Soaring Feather (~The Dragon Flies' Lair~ Poetry and Prose~)

Moon and Stars for today.

The moon is waxing.
The morning stars are Neptune, Uranus, Mercury and Pluto.
The evening stars are Venus, Jupiter, Mars and Saturn.

389 posted on 05/20/2004 12:59:09 PM PDT by Soaring Feather (~The Dragon Flies' Lair~ Poetry and Prose~)

To: Matthew Paul; All

Jan III Sobieski
Matthew Paul, I have moved this photo to Thread XII so we can all enjoy it.
We moved to a new thread since your last visit. :-)

390 posted on 05/20/2004 3:25:54 PM PDT by Soaring Feather (~The Dragon Flies' Lair~ Poetry and Prose~)

To: Matthew Paul; snippy_about_it; SAMWolf; All

The text from your post on Thread XI.
Thank you so much for posting this History from Poland.
Posted by Matthew Paul to bentfeather;
snippy_about_it; SAMWolf; All On General Interest (Chat) 05/20/2004 5:17:28 PM EDT #1,031 of 1,032
Oh Matthew, I would love to have your work here or any artist from Poland or anywhere.

You're welcome!

I decided to present here the most important, significant pieces of Polish literature. Briefly, the best of Polish literature. From lots of significant Polish poets and writers, Henryk Sienkiewicz, Nobel Prize winner for Quo Vadis, seems to be one of the greatest. His Quo Vadis as well as Trilogy are the world famous works. The Trilogy consists of three episodes talking about 16th century wars that Poland wages on her own territory. The first episode called With Fire and Sword refers to Polish - Ukrainian wars, the second one, Deluge depicts Polish-Swedish wars and the Defense of Czenstochowa, the Spiritual Center of the Polish people. Finally the last one Sir Wolodyjowski (in USA known as Colonel Wolodyjowski) tells the story of the efforts of Jan Sobieski's army to stop the Islamic Invasion in the years 1673-1683.

However, the III Episode tells the story of life and death of the First Saber of the Commonwealth, the best and the most faithful Sobieski's soldier, colonel Wolodyjowski.

The joint Islamic Army of Turks, Tartars, Lipkis and Cheremises onslaught on the Polish Republic in 1672 surprised the country which was completely unprepared to defend itself. Poland was ruled by weak and fearful King Michal Korybut. The army of the commonwealth was practically insignificant. To stop this seemingly unstoppable march of destruction, the Polish king signed a peace agreement with the invaders. The condition of the treaty were more than humiliating for Poland. A great deal of the Polish territory together with the Kamieniec stronghold become Turkish property, and more, the Poles had to pay an enormous tribute. This was outraging enough for the Polish people. The nation got united as never before. The Parliament introduced special taxation which let the Polish commander-in-chief, the Marshall of the Commonwealth, Jan Sobieski, organize an army. Aware of tragic situation, Sobieski began to create his future invincible army immediately. One year turned out to be enough for that talented commander to achieve the goal. He breached the peace conditions and attacked the Turks. His first victory took place on the fields of Chocim in 1673. This victory preceded Michal Korybut's death, which proved to be a gift of Providence for the nation.

For that unprecedented glorious victory at Chocim, Jan Sobieski was elected by the Polish nation the next King of Poland and was further known as Jan III Sobieski. Within ten-year period of time, Jan III Sobieski managed to create an invinsible army which finally defeated Ottoman Empire at Vienna in 1683.

From the whole Trilogy the most significant excerpt, commonly taught in Polish schools by heart, is The Funeral Speech over the body of colonel Wolodyjowski, who lost his life defending Kamieniec stronghold against joined Islamic Army (Turks, Tartars, Lipkis, Cheremises,etc). Since that time, colonel Wolodyjowski has become one of the greatest national heroes. Songs and poems are written to pay him a tribute.

The Funeral Speech

Meanwhile, the priest continued his speech:

“For God’s sake! Sir Wolodyjovski!

War! The mortal enemy crossed the border!

Why don’t you get up?!
Why don’t you seize your saber?!

Why don’t you get on the horse?!

What happened to you, soldier?!

Have you really forgotten your ancient valor?!

You’ve forsaken and left us in grief and fear!

Hearing these words, the flower of the Polish Knighthood that had gathered in the church would begin to weep.

The priest continued his prayer. Wiping the tears from his eyes he was crying over the fallen knight, the ruined stronghold of Kamieniec and the dying Fatherland. Suddenly he raised his head up toward the sky and began to shout like a spirited ancient prophet:

Oh, Lord! They will turn our churches into mosques!

Oh, Lord! They will sing Koran where we have praised Christ so far!

Oh, Lord! Why have you forsaken us?!

Oh, Lord! Why did you turn your Countenance away from us,

And have us fallen into the hands of bedeviled Turkish heathens?!
Thy will be done! But who will put up resistance against them, now?

What armies will fight and stop them on our far endless frontiers?

Oh, Lord! You annihilate the defenders the whole Christianity is proud of,

And thanks to whom nations glorify Your Name!

Oh, good Heavenly Father! Do not forsake us!

Show us Your mercy! Send us a defender! Send us a conqueror of bedeviled Muhammad!
Let Him come here!

Let Him stand amongst us!

Let Him raise our fallen hearts!

Send Him, our Lord!!!”

That moment the door of the church opened wide and the Marshall Sobieski entered the sanctuary while the eyes of the mourners were watching every step he was taking. A strange thrill pierced the gathered ones as Marshall Sobieski continued to march toward the altar. He was great with the face of the Roman emperor, enormous, and the legions of knighthood dressed in steel were following Him.

“Salvator!!!”, shouted the priest with a strong prophetic tone. "Vivat Salvator! Vivat Joannes Sobieski!

Yet He said nothing. Kneeled and started to pray for Sir Wolodyjowski's soul....

A year later, on the fields of Chocim, the Army of the Republic commanded by Jan III Sobieski crushed the power of the Islamic Army. Ten years after the Chocim victory Jan III Sobieski, then a king. finally defeated the whole Ottoman Empire Army at Vienna, saving Europe from the mortal threat of Islam.

(my special thanks to Snippy for her assistance)

391 posted on 05/20/2004 3:34:26 PM PDT by Soaring Feather (~The Dragon Flies' Lair~ Poetry and Prose~)

To: bentfeather; snippy_about_it; Matthew Paul

It'd be nice to see some Polish literature here. I'm not real familiar with it but with the Polish Spirit I know it has to be good.

392 posted on 05/20/2004 3:39:14 PM PDT by SAMWolf (I'm as confused as a baby in a topless bar.)

To: bentfeather; Matthew Paul

This looks great Matthew.

393 posted on 05/20/2004 3:40:56 PM PDT by snippy_about_it (Fall in --> The FReeper Foxhole. America's History. America's Soul.)

To: Matthew Paul; SAMWolf; snippy_about_it

We are very grateful here in The Lair for Matt's contribution of Polish History. It's wonderful to have Matthew Paul here with us.

394 posted on 05/20/2004 3:48:33 PM PDT by Soaring Feather (~The Dragon Flies' Lair~ Poetry and Prose~)

To: Matthew Paul

Oh poetry would be fantastic!! Kiitos, Kiitos! Finnish for Thank you, Thank you.

396 posted on 05/20/2004 4:12:57 PM PDT by Soaring Feather (~The Dragon Flies' Lair~ Poetry and Prose~)

To: Matthew Paul

That's the problem with translating any language. It may not sound as pretty but if thye meaning is still there, that's what really counts.

397 posted on 05/20/2004 5:52:19 PM PDT by SAMWolf (I'm as confused as a baby in a topless bar.)

To: SAMWolf; snippy_about_it; Colonel_Flagg; All

~Artie Shaw~Moonglow~

398 posted on 05/20/2004 7:27:18 PM PDT by Soaring Feather (~The Dragon Flies' Lair~ Poetry and Prose~)

Good night poets.
~Dream a little~ Love a lot~
Whispers In the Dark......
Click if you wish.

399 posted on 05/20/2004 9:24:38 PM PDT by Soaring Feather (~The Dragon Flies' Lair~ Poetry and Prose~)

To: bentfeather; SAMWolf; snippy_about_it; Colonel_Flagg; Darksheare; Darkchylde; radu; StarCMC

Moon Mist

I looked at this, tonight,
and my first thought was of you.
But, all my thoughts are about you, lately.

Pale, pure, and perfect -
your love is like all these,
soft like light from the face
that gazes, and sees all,
in the night.

And then, the clouds, the mist
begins to shroud and cover
my lovely view, the loveliest you,
cross words, no more smile,
no face, no Moon, just Mist,
without even a star to guide me.

400 posted on 05/20/2004 9:49:36 PM PDT by Old Sarge (It's not Bush's fault - It's THE MEDIA'S fault!)

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