It is sweet and becoming to die for one's country

[vairetheweaver]

Sometimes when I find a piece of creative work so striking, it has to go into my tapestries in black and gold thread - words can create ache from someone who had never seen blood shed on the fields. You're always sending those into battle with thoughts of propaganda as diamonds - tradition which still runs through all of your mighty kingdoms

Comments

[tulkas]

Are you saying that fighting is bad?

[vairetheweaver]

What do you think?

[tulkas]

Right then.

[varda_elentari]

:blink: Tulk, did you get into that 'special' ice cream I made?

[lordelrohir]

That is a great poem. :)

[vairetheweaver]

I agree. :) Are you still in that closet of yours?

[lordelrohir]

No, Feanor made me come out. She said it was unhealthy to stay in there for that long.

But while she is not looking, I plan to sneak back in later!

[vairetheweaver]

Sweet. :) Have fun, Elrohir!

[orome]

Now I remember why you are of my favourite people, Vair

[vairetheweaver]

Thank you, Aldaron. You're one of my favourite people as well. :)

[mikefox]

We didn't have to study Latin (or whatever that is) in Canada (where I'm from).
So...for the stupid ones like me out there, what does 'Dulce et decorum est Pro Patria Mori.' mean?

...thanks

very powwerful poem otherwise. Sad.

[nienor_niniel]

It is right and sweet to die for your country, approximately.

I love that poem. :)

[vairetheweaver]

I love the poem too. :)

[vairetheweaver]

'It is sweet and becoming to die for one's country'

Hello Michael. :)

[mandosnamo]

It's an ugly practice. Soldiers are always hysterical when they show up in the Halls, trying to attack the registrars and tossing dwarves everywhere. How many paranormal psychologists did we have to bring in after that skirmish over the jewelry? I lost count.

[vairetheweaver]

I think it was around thirty-seven.