Opera: cheesy vs revolution? An enemy of the State?! It’s an - TopicsExpress



          

Opera: cheesy vs revolution? An enemy of the State?! It’s an old fable That people are still blissfully swallowing. Born in Constantinople? Foreigner! Studied at Saint-Cyr? Soldier! Traitor! Accomplice to Dumouriez! And a poet? Corrupter of hearts And mores! I once lived joyfully Without hatred or vengeance Pure, innocent and strong. I thought myself a giant But I’m just a servant Who’s changed masters. An obedient servant to violent passions! Ah, worse yet! I kill and tremble, And while I kill, I weep! Me, a son of the Revolution, The first to hear its cry For the world, I united that cry to my own. Have I now lost faith In that dream of destiny? Oh how my path Shone with glory! The heart’s conscience Reawakening the people, Gathering up the tears Of the vanquished and suffering, Making the world a Pantheon, Changing men into gods; And in one kiss, In one kiss and one embrace To love all mankind!
Posted on: Sun, 08 Sep 2013 06:00:07 +0000

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