dance while you may

[vaa]

I think I might have an answer,

at least one that works for me,

thanks to a strange and wonderful

group called the Legendary Pink Dots:

“Sing while you may…”

(for it may not be very long).

It’s a theme that comes

up often in their music.

To me the meaning is close,

but not exactly the same

as that of carpe diem – sieze the day.

I think “seize the day” implies

more of an ability to change things.

The Dots’ philosophy is more

about expressing yourself.

You may not make a mark on the world,

which either is or is not about to end regardless,

but it’s still beautiful and

it’s still meaningful.

Birds live that way.

So should we.

- Music Missionary