Bowie and Katechons vs. Eschatons

Wendy Cope, "After the Lunch" (2002)

On Waterloo Bridge, where we said our goodbyes,
the weather conditions bring tears to my eyes.
I wipe them away with a black woolly glove
And try not to notice I’ve fallen in love.

On Waterloo Bridge I am trying to think:
This is nothing. you’re high on the charm and the drink.
But the juke-box inside me is playing a song
That says something different. And when was it wrong?

On Waterloo Bridge with the wind in my hair
I am tempted to skip. You’re a fool. I don’t care.
the head does its best but the heart is the boss-

I admit it before I am halfway across.

Re-Ordering Chaos: Mythologing Love for the Heroes

The Watery Chaos of Dolphins Ordered on Dry Land

Les non dupes errent!

Fore-giveness

[Verse 1]

Could you stare at the sun

And say that you believe

You are the only one

To continue to feel the pain

Or fly back in time before

Before the pouring rain?

[Chorus]

Did the sun ever shine so bright as you and I?

Oh, why did we toss the fight?

I'll keep saying I forgive you

Please forgive me too 'til the day that it's true

[Instrumental Break]

[Verse 2]

Ah, do ya remember the war

After the smoke had cleared

Too tired from all the fear

And so then, thе damage was done

With no hope to build again

No point to losе or win?

[Chorus]

Well, I'll be the lucky ones

And still, it goes on

No, we are not nearly done

I'll keep saying I forgive you

Please forgive me too 'til the day that it's true

[Instrumental Break]

[Chorus]

Did the sun ever shine so bright as you and I?

Oh, how could we toss the fight?

Oh, will I ever know why?

Oh, I'll keep saying I forgive you

Please forgive me too 'til the day that it's true

'Til the day that it's true