Category Archives: Poetry

A Song, ‘The Weight:’ Lyrics and Commentary

Posted on May 19, 2026 by paulyr2

Introductory Info ‘The Weight’ is a classic rock song, written by Robbie Robertson, and released by his musical group, The Band, in 1968, on their long-play album, Music From Big Pink (Capitol Records). All members of The Band appear on … Continue reading →

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Funeral Dirge: Form and Function

Posted on October 29, 2016 by paulyr2

A dirge is a hymn, lament or poem about the death of someone.  A funeral dirge would be such within an actual funeral.  Etymology of the word starts with Latin verb dirigere (English, ponder-direct, guide) used in Catholic church ‘Office … Continue reading →

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Emily Dickinson – Rebel

Posted on September 3, 2016 by paulyr2

Much Madness is divinest Sense Much Madness is divinest Sense – To a discerning Eye – Much Sense – the starkest Madness – ’Tis the Majority In this, as all, prevail – Assent – and you are sane – Demur … Continue reading →

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