Lalonde
2011-09-13T07:29:32.000Z
tindeck.com/listen/jggo
A reading of my favourite poem, 'The Metal Glen', attributed to William Murdoch. Sort of.
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Lalonde
2011-09-13T07:30:21.000Z
In my boredom, I found a microphone. And thus, this recording.
✭ john
2011-09-13T07:36:55.000Z
... trapped in hell?
✭ john
2011-09-13T07:36:59.000Z
that's scary!
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Lalonde
2011-09-13T07:38:56.000Z
It's not scary, my dear. It's more... metaphorical than scary.
✭ john
2011-09-13T07:40:33.000Z
it's kinda scary.
Lalonde
2011-09-13T07:42:59.000Z
How is it scary, mm?
Lalonde
2011-09-13T07:43:23.000Z
I mean; is it just the concept of being trapped in hell itself, or..?
✭ john
2011-09-13T07:49:28.000Z
yeah... that sounds really awful.
Lalonde
2011-09-13T07:53:38.000Z
Hmn... no, I don't imagine that actually being trapped in hell would be pleasant.
Lalonde
2011-09-13T07:54:07.000Z
But keep in mind, dear, that they are not necessarily talking about a literal entrapment within hell.
♏ Vriska
2011-09-13T07:54:30.000Z
A 8oring recording of a 8oring poem 8y a 8ooooooooring girl.
Lalonde
2011-09-13T07:58:55.000Z
At least I have hobbies enough to stop me from seeking out attention from people I don't like.
✭ john
2011-09-13T07:59:23.000Z
i thought it was a really good poem! even if the ending wasn't very happy.
Lalonde
2011-09-13T08:01:48.000Z
It's such a gorgeous poem, wasn't it?
Lalonde
2011-09-13T08:02:03.000Z
And there is actually another verse that I didn't read out. Perhaps that provides it with a happier ending?
✭ john
2011-09-13T08:02:17.000Z
what was the verse?
Lalonde
2011-09-13T08:03:32.000Z
"Incence sweet, and cradled warm
Like lovers coddled, arm in arm.
Lalonde
2011-09-13T08:03:46.000Z
Two souls, nomadic, fleeing harm:
That wicked, metal glen.
Lalonde
2011-09-13T08:04:03.000Z
Now coming morn drives off the curse,
Too startled still to dare converse.
Lalonde
2011-09-13T08:04:19.000Z
Both praying they have seen the worst;
So ends their tale -- Amen."
✭ john
2011-09-13T08:06:46.000Z
what does nomadic mean?
Lalonde
2011-09-13T08:08:14.000Z
Ah... wandering or migrating from place to place.
✭ john
2011-09-13T08:14:15.000Z
so they ran away from the glen and that's it.
Lalonde
2011-09-13T08:15:06.000Z
Not necessarily.
Lalonde
2011-09-13T08:15:22.000Z
I think you'd have to read the actual material to fully appreciate how deep this poem goes, perhaps.
Lalonde
2011-09-13T08:16:32.000Z
You should look into it, John; the art style is quite adorable.
✭ john
2011-09-13T08:16:55.000Z
maybe i'll try find it at the library!
♏ Vriska
2011-09-13T08:16:58.000Z
Why even 8other writing something like that? There are no pir8s there are no ships there are no adventures!
Lalonde
2011-09-13T08:17:52.000Z
I think there's an allusion to pirates when one of the characters... oh, what happens to him?
Lalonde
2011-09-13T08:18:15.000Z
Oh. That's right.
Lalonde
2011-09-13T08:18:18.000Z
He loses an eye.
Lalonde
2011-09-13T08:18:52.000Z
As to John; the original story isn't in librarys- it was written online. We could search it up some time, if you like.
Lalonde
2011-09-13T08:19:15.000Z
It's not what would usually my cup of tea, but it's actually a very enjoyable read.
♏ Vriska
2011-09-13T08:21:31.000Z
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✭ john
2011-09-13T08:22:19.000Z
can we? if there are pictures i want to see them!
Lalonde
2011-09-13T08:24:39.000Z
Of course we can. In fact, I think I have one of Weaver's sketches of Ruby around here somewhere...
Lalonde shares
2011-09-13T08:25:38.000Z
https://images.plurk.com/7514652def32deb88666d1335d04492f.jpg
Here we go. Ruby being a pirate.
✭ john
2011-09-13T08:26:16.000Z
it's a bunny with a hook!
Lalonde
2011-09-13T08:26:35.000Z
Indeed it is, dear.
♏ Vriska
2011-09-13T08:26:43.000Z
>:::: (
✭ john
2011-09-13T08:29:21.000Z
it's cute!
Lalonde
2011-09-13T08:29:41.000Z
I certainly thought so. I think you'd like quite a bit of Ruby Quest, actually.
Lalonde
2011-09-13T08:30:07.000Z
There's even a bit of a love story in it- it's very, very sweet. The one mentioned in the poem, in fact.
✭ john
2011-09-13T08:33:41.000Z
where can i read it?
Lalonde
2011-09-13T08:35:27.000Z
Ah, there's an online archive of Ruby Quest. I'll go search it up for you, if you like.
Lalonde
2011-09-13T08:35:38.000Z
It was performed over an imageboard, you see.
✭ john
2011-09-13T08:42:27.000Z
really? that sounds pretty cool!
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