This is why I'm a fan of popular radio.

I'd once heard it said that language is an ossified form of poetry, and poetry is an ossified form of music. Each level reaches higher and more intricate forms of communication. Tolkien even considered music to be God's language, and I think there is some evidence for that in the world.

Now poetry set to music isn't uncommon in these days and times, but I have to say that there are some shining lights that rise above the rest. Some who's lyrics evoke powerful thoughts and emotions in us - even bringing us close to tears. Such a one I heard yesterday while driving in to work. I hope the author will forgive me for quoting a bit of it for you:




There are some great gems to be found in the rest, but I think you'll find the above excerpt sums up the core of what he's trying to say. I'm sure you can agree with me that the country which was able to produce such educated minds, and then provides the kind of population that appreciates the resulting genius, is a country which shows a bright and sparkling future. I can only hope that then, as now, our educational system will always leap into action, ready to help those who may have been left behind in their younger years. One perhaps even filled with drops that we would all be able to pay for with quaps.

Mims - you are a credit to us all.