this diary is dedicated to all who suffer because of war
we love and support our troops, just as we love and support the Iraqi people – without exception, or precondition, or judgment
we have no sympathy for the devil.
we acknowledge the power to act that is in us
image and poem below the fold
A member of the Marine Honor Guard (R) hands the American flag to the grieving family members of Marine Lance Cpl. Brent E. Beeler during Beeler’s funeral in Napoleon, Michigan December 19, 2006. Beeler was killed in combat near Fallujah, Iraq.
REUTERS/Rebecca Cook (UNITED STATES)
Brazil
by Ary Barroso
performed by Pink Martini
Brazil – when hearts were entertaining June
we stood beneath an amber moon
and softly murmured “Someday soon”
we kissed and clung together
Then – tomorrow was another day
the morning found us miles away
with still a million things to say
And now, when twilight dims the sky above
recalling thrills of our love
there’s one thing I’m certain of
Return – I will – to old Brazil
