The dark night of the Soul - Loreena MacKennit

These are the lyrics of a song by Loreena Mac Kennit. She is one very especial anglosaxon singer and composer. Their songs are very special and she always looks for some mystery and mysticism on them. In this case, Loreena sing a song, The dark night of the soul,which comes from the XVIth century!!! The lyrics belong to a poem which was writen by a very famous Castillan poet. He was a very representative monk of a literature period called mysticism. All poets which wrote their poems on the mistic style, follo some sort of rules. On of the most important rules about the topic they talk about is, not surprisingly, Love. Anyway, what makes mystic love different from romantic love, for example?

The key to understand it is GOD. Although the mystic poetry cam show some "erotism" we must always keep in mind it is describing a love towards God. That is because the objective of the mystic poets was to have a union with God in order to clean all their sin.

A good way to play with this poem is trying to find out which is the spiritual way the girl is using to connect with god and where is the lord in these lines. Can you guess who is the original author?

Upon a darkened night

The flame of love was burning in my breast

And by a lantern bright

I fled my house while all in quiet rest

Shrouded by the night

And by the secret stair I quickly fled

The veil concealed my eyes

While all within lay quiet as the dead

[Chorus:]

Oh night that was my guide

Of night more loving than the rising sun

Oh night that joined the lover

To the beloved one

Transforming each of them into the other

Upon that misty night

In secrecy, beyond such mortal sight

Without a guide or light

Than that which burned so deeply in my heart

That fire t'was led me on

And shone more bright than of the midday sun

To where he waited still

It was a place where no one else could come

[Chorus]

Within my pounding heart

Which kept itself entirely for him

He fell into his sleep

Beneath the cedars all my love I gave

From o'er the fortress walls

The wind would his hair against his brow

And with its smoothest hand

Caressed my every sense it would allow

[Chorus]

I lost myself to him

And laid my face upon my lover's breast

And care and grief grew dim

As in the morning's mist became the light

There they dimmed amongst the lilies fair

There they dimmed amongst the lilies fair

There they dimmed amongst the lilies fair

How to Seduce Every Zodiac Sign

#1 Aires: spirited and direct

Be bold and aggressive. No need for permission, steal a breath-taking kiss as soon as the moment seizes you. The more forceful is the approach, the better. Compliments go a long way too. Tell them they're sexy and desired!







#2 Taurus: simmering sensuality

Slow and steady. Savour the courtship phase. Bulls love gifts, show up with beautiful tokens. They're extremely responsive to sensual stimuli; a subtle perfume will be a magnet. Lastly an earthy sense of humour seals the deal!






#3 Gemini: mind stimulation first


The fastest way to their bedroom is through the brain. They love to be consulted about intellectual matters, but better yet is if you have a specialized knowledge they don't! Nothing gets them more in the mood than intrigue!







#4 Cancer: romance rules

They're notoriously soft-hearted. Showing off your sensitive side seduces them. They secretly love being babied, and love being pampered with a home-cooked meal. Romantic atmospheres appeal to their sensualness.




#5 Leo: 100% focus

Treat them like they're the most important beings in the world! When the lights are turned low, run your fingers through Leo's mane, they'll purr with delight.. Murmur words of praise, it builds the perfect mood.

#6 Virgo: orderly

Cleanliness is a virtue here, are your sheets laundered? You'll need to be impeccably groomed too! Virgo likes to help; it makes them feel "needed" which is a good way to get closer to this organized creature.



 #7 Libra: have style
They're sophisticated.. This sign needs to be romanced in high style: champagne, evening dress and music. Most of all perfect your kissing technique; they want a lover with finesse.











#8 Scorpio: intrigue them
It's challenging to seduce secretive Scorpio, and hard to gauge their reactions. A good first move? Take their hand and trace delicate patterns on the inside of their palm, let your body do the communicating.






#9 Sagittarius: be adventurous


Humor wins and gets you acquainted with the Archer's bedroom. The prospect of making love outdoors excites them. This sign is ruled by the thighs and hips; they'll become deadly serious when you zero in on these areas.








#10 Capricorn : use sophistication

A slow, steady approach works best with Goats. Limit your first encounter to a lingering kiss. Move further next time you see each other, with little caresses. They know that the best things in life are worth waiting for.



#11 Aquarius: unconventional moves

Quirky, they're a tough nut to crack. Be creative and a friend first, appeal to their intellect. The more offbeat your manner, the more attracted they'll be. Know they've a rebellious streak.. dare one to kiss you!












#12 Pisces: fantasy oriented

Transport them to another world. Verbalize fantasies. When they're absorbed, a quick kiss on the back of the neck will do. They've many erogenous zones, including the feet. A friendly foot rub can fan the flames of desire.

Mr. Wrong and Mrs. Right

Mr. Wrong is always in trouble because he usually does the wrong thing. At lunch time he is never hungry, but he always wants food when it's not lunch time! He never wants to get up in the morning and at night he never wants to go to bed.
Mrs. Right is always angry. She doesn't like Mr.Wrong. "Don't do that, Mr. Wrong! Eat your lunch, Mr. Wrong! Go to bed, Mr. Wrong. Go away, Mr. Wrong!"
Poor Mr. Wrong and poor Mrs. Right. He is always wrong and she is right!

Maths class

Sonnet XVI- William Shakespeare

But wherefore do not you a mightier way

Make war upon this bloody tyrant, Time?

And fortify your self in your decay

With means more blessed than my barren rhyme?

Now stand you on the top of happy hours,

And many maiden gardens, yet unset,

With virtuous wish would bear you living flowers,

Much liker than your painted counterfeit:

So should the lines of life that life repair,

Which this, Time's pencil, or my pupil pen,

Neither in inward worth nor outward fair,

Can make you live your self in eyes of men.

To give away yourself, keeps yourself still,

And you must live, drawn by your own sweet skill.

Direct vs Reported speech

Yesterday, Fei and Jerry met in the cafè while their staying in China. Fei said hello to Jerry. Jerry apologised because he hadn’t heard her. Fei thought Jerry was really lost and asked if he was sleeping. Jerry claimed he was just thinking. Fei asked Jerry what he was thinking about. Jerry answered he would be going back home to visit his family for a couple of weeks. Fei thought Jerry was thinking about how happy he would be to see them again. Jerry claimed that was true, but he also said he was worried about what kinds of gifts he should bring from China. Fei told him to bring them something typical and traditional from there, so she suggested bringing Chinese kites. Jerry thought it was a brilliant idea so he thanked Fei for her help.

Fei: You were really lost in thought. Or were you sleeping?

Jerry: No, I wasn't sleeping, just thinking.

Fei: About what?

Jerry: Well, I'll be going back home to visit my family for a couple of weeks.

Fei: So, you are thinking about how happy you'll be to see them again.

Jerry: Yes, that's true. But I'm also thinking about what kinds of gifts I should bring from China for everyone.

Fei: You should bring them something typical and traditional from here. How about some Chinese kites?

Jerry: Hey, that's a brilliant idea! Thank you for your help.

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