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| Thursday, 14-Oct-2004 00:00 |
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THE SPIDER AND THE FLY
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"Will you walk into my parlour?" said the Spider to the Fly, "
'Tis the prettiest little parlour that ever you did spy;
The way into my parlour is up a winding stair,
And I have many curious things to show you when you are there."
"Oh no, no," said the Fly, "to ask me is in vain;
For who goes up your winding stair can ne'er come down again."
"I'm sure you must be weary, dear, with soaring up so high;
Will you rest upon my little bed?" said the Spider to the Fly.
"There are pretty curtains drawn around, the sheets are fine and thin;
And if you like to rest awhile, I'll snugly tuck you in!"
"Oh no, no," said the little Fly, "for I've often heard it said
They never, never wake again, who sleep upon your bed!"
Said the cunning Spider to the Fly, "Dear friend, what can I do
To prove that warm affection I've always felt for you?
I have within my pantry, good store of all that's nice;
I'm sure you're very welcome - will you please take a slice?"
"Oh no, no," said the little Fly, "kind sir, that cannot be,
I've heard what's in your pantry, and I do not wish to see!"
"Sweet creature," said the Spider, "you're witty and you're wise;
How handsome are your gauzy wings, how brilliant are your eyes!
I have a little looking-glass upon my parlour shelf;
If you step in one moment, dear, you shall behold yourself."
"I thank you, gentle sir," she said, "for what you're pleased to say;
And bidding good morning now, I'll call another day."
The Spider turned him round about, and went into his den,
For well he knew the silly Fly would soon come back again;
So he wove a subtle web in a little corner sly,
And set his table ready to dine upon the Fly.
Then he came out to his door again, and merrily did sing,
"Come hither, hither, pretty Fly, with the pearl and silver wing;
Your robes are green and purple, there's a crest upon your head;
Your eyes are like the diamond bright, but mine are as dull as lead."
Alas, alas! how very soon this silly little Fly,
Hearing his wily, flattering words, came slowly flitting by;
With buzzing wings she hung aloft, Then near and nearer drew, -
Thinking only of her brilliant eyes, and green and purple hue;
Thinking only of her crested head - poor foolish thing! At last,
Up jumped the cunning Spider, and fiercely held her fast.
He dragged her up his winding stair, into his dismal den
Within his little parlour - but she ne'er came out again!
And now, dear little children, who may this story read,
To idle, silly, flattering words, I pray you ne'er heed;
Unto an evil counsellor close heart, and ear, and eye,
And take a lesson from this tale of the Spider and the Fly.
~Mary Howitt
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| Wednesday, 13-Oct-2004 00:00 |
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Photo challenge 43: TRANSLATION
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This TRANSLATES to a bill, to an electric bill. 
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| Tuesday, 12-Oct-2004 00:00 |
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Lanzones: A Seasonal Fruit
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Scientific Name: Lancium Domesticum
If you see black ants in the Lanzones,
it's an indicaton that the fruit is SWEET! 
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| Monday, 11-Oct-2004 00:00 |
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Not All That Glitters Is Gold
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All that is gold does not glitter,
Not all those who wander are lost.
~Gandalf
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| Wednesday, 6-Oct-2004 00:00 |
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Photo Challenge 42: MUSIC [LEAVING ON A JET PLANE]
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by John Denver
Allmy bags are packed, I'm ready to go / I'm standin' here outside your door
I hate to wake you up to say goodbye
But the dawn is breakin', it's early morn / The taxi's waitin', he's blowin' his
horn / Already I'm so lonesome I could die
So kiss me and smile for me / Tell me that you'll wait for me
Hold me like you'll never let me go
'Cause I'm leaving on a jet plane / I don't know when I'll be back again
Oh, babe, I hate to go
There's so many times I've let you down / So many times I've played around
I'll tell you now, they don't mean a thing
Every place I go, I think of you / Every song I sing, I sing for you
When I come back I'll wear your wedding ring
So kiss me and smile for me / Tell me that you'll wait for me
Hold me like you'll never let me go
'Cause I'm leaving on a jet plane / I don't know when I'll be back again
Oh, babe, I hate to go
Now the time has come to leave you / One more time, oh, let me kiss you
And close your eyes and I'll be on my way
Dream about the days to come / When I won't have to leave alone
About the times that I won't have to say ...
Oh, kiss me and smile for me / Tell me that you'll wait for me
Hold me like you'll never let me go
'Cause I'm leaving on a jet plane / I don't know when I'll be back again
Oh, babe, I hate to go
But I'm leaving on a jet plane >>>>>
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| Thursday, 30-Sep-2004 00:00 |
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Photo Challenge #41: Tea, Coffee or Me?
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The choice was coffee. 
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| Wednesday, 29-Sep-2004 00:00 |
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Waterfront Hotel
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| Thursday, 2-Sep-2004 00:00 |
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4th Collection of Sunrise/Sunset Shots
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| Wednesday, 1-Sep-2004 00:00 |
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It's September
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September in the Philippines subtly signals
Christmas Season. The airwaves starts to
play Christmas carols and some households
will be placing decors. The countdown begins.
[no pictures]
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| Sunday, 29-Aug-2004 00:00 |
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CLASH
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Jedi against Jedi
Master versus Apprentice
Obe Wan fights Anakin
In a galaxy far, far away.
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Really great shots =) Makes me want to take up photography as a hobby. BTW, are u from cebu or staying here?
