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Schlagwort: Poesie

  • Double Life

    Etwas älter aber dafür nicht weniger interessant. Der Text aus einer Playstationwerbung hat es mir irgendwie angetan. Ein wundervolles Beispiel wie mächtig Wörter sein können …

    For years, I’ve lived a double life.
    In the day, I do my job –
    I ride the bus, roll up my sleeves with the hoi polloi.
    But at night, I live a life of exhilaration,
    of missed heartbeats and adrenalin.
    And, if the truth be known, a life of dubious virtue.
    I won’t deny it – I’ve been engaged in violence, even indulged in it.
    I’ve maimed and killed adversaries – and not merely in self-defence.
    I’ve exhibited disregard for life, limb and property,
    and savoured every moment.
    You may not think it, to look at me,
    but I have commanded armies and conquered worlds.
    And though in achieving these things I’ve set morality aside,
    I have no regrets.
    For though I’ve led a double life, at least I can say:
    I’ve lived.

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