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Sopor Aeternus - In der Palästra
Lyrics:
As through the pipes the waters fell
down to the bottom of the well,
in listless apathy I gazed
at the cold waters … - as he bathed.
I half beheld that scenery
and its most sensual masculinity.
Yet, disappointment, oh, can’t you see,
is still the cause and the cardinal symptom
of my sick, sad reality.
Silver equals chill, but that suits me just fine,
I’m shyly sipping water … while he drinks whole jugs of wine.
He likes all kinds of women, and I …I only HATE …men.
He marvels at all things new to him … -
and I only wait … for all things in this sick world … to end.
The water pouring down his spine,
caresses his strong physique, oh, so well-defined,
calm like a rock he stands,
oh, behold his beautiful body and soul
a friendly God must have built this man
to an well-balanced whole.
What sad bewilderment this brought,
physical clearness, alas, still so much abhorred:
an ancient ghost awoke and fiercely arose in me:
it was that old, savage, yet half-forgotten ideal
of perfect neutrality.
Silver equals chill, but that suits me just fine,
I’m shyly sipping water… while he drinks
whole jugs of wine.
He likes all kinds of women,
and I … I only hate … men.
He marvels at all things new to him,
and I only wait for all things
in this sick world to end.
I somewhat envy this naturally beautiful man,
he never knew or encountered
the hatred and shame that I bare.
The doubt, the cloak of disgust
and the all-devouring dread,
and if I told him about it, he might only
shake his head with kindly amused,
melodious laughter, he then would perhaps
merely smile at my … oh, so stupid silliness … and the beast
that is raging inside.
I am fascinated with Mourning/Funeral practices, and surprise surprise… Gothic/Punk culture.
Name: Michelle
Age: 27
Music I like: Opera/Classical (Vivaldi, Franz Schubert), 80’s trad-goth/post-punk (Siouxsie and the Banshees/Sisters of Mercy), Old school Experimental industrial music (Throbbing Gristle/Neubauten), Experimental Rock (Tom Waits/Leonard Cohen), Darkwave (Die form), Deathrock (Christian Death, .45 Grave), Crust/Peace Punk (Dirt, Antischism, Crass), Stoner Metal/Sludge Metal (Eye Hate God/ Corrupted), Black Metal (Bathory/Darkthrone).
So, I really do run a bit of a gambit.
I like wearing white face and Victorian/Edwardian mourning garb for fancy occasions. But, my street clothes resemble sorta oldschool goth/punk and crust.
So, perhaps I am a bit of an anomaly. Vegan feminist, but spooky corseted tea drinker. Whatever. I am just me.
But, Anyway… What will I post about then?
I plan to post about the interesting funeral rites/rituals over the years/centuries. I am particularly intrigued most by the Victorian and Edwardian era’s. But, I will try to run a bit of a gambit and learn more about other practices along the way.
I want to post videos that I will make! Videos on long lost Victorian Edwardian crafts.
I want to post makeup tutorials, because I feel very sad when I see White face done poorly. I want to post things on etiquette, and teas. I am Vegan so I want to post about foods that I make and want to share! I want to post about music and play lists for occasions! I want to post inspiring things for women of our century! … and so much more!
So, maybe you will join me on this journey!
I hope you do. :)
-Michelle
Yeah. That is me right before work. 
