Guest guest Posted November 23, 2005 Report Share Posted November 23, 2005 12.0pt">I am watching Philadelphia story 12.0pt">One of the most powerful scenes ever, 12.0pt">Tom Hanks, dying of Aids, is explaining 12.0pt">The aria from Andrea Chenier by Umberto Giordano 12.0pt">“La Momma Morta” 12.0pt"> "Courier New"">Maddalena's aria from Andrea Chénier "Courier New""> "Courier New"">“They killed my mother "Courier New"">in the doorway of my room; "Courier New"">She died saving me! "Courier New"">Later, at the dead, of night "Courier New"">I wandered about with Bersi, "Courier New"">When suddenlya livid glow flickers "Courier New"">and lights ahead of me "Courier New"">the dark street! "Courier New"">I looked at it!My childhood home was ablaze! "Courier New"">I was aloneAnd surrounded by nothingness! "Courier New"">Hunger and poverty, "Courier New"">Deprivation and danger, "Courier New"">I became ill And Bersi, so good and pure, "Courier New"">Traded her beauty "Courier New"">For my sake!I bring misfortune to all who love me, "Courier New"">It was then, in my misery, "Courier New"">That love came to me, "Courier New"">And murmured in a sweet melodious voice: "Courier New"">“You must Live, I am Life itself, "Courier New"">Heaven is in my eyes! "Courier New"">Let your tears fall on my breast! "Courier New"">I will walk with you and be your support! "Courier New"">Smile and hope. I am Love! "Courier New"">Is all around you blood and mire? "Courier New"">I am divine. I can make you forget! "Courier New"">I am the god who descends to earth "Courier New"">From the empyrean and makes this world "Courier New"">A paradise, Ah!” "Courier New""> "Courier New""> "Courier New""> "Courier New""> "Courier New""> "David Transparent";color:blue">So, tell me Beloveds, My Precious Friends, "David Transparent";color:blue"> "David Transparent";color:blue">What are you afr AID of? When the disease is made manifest. "David Transparent";color:blue"> "David Transparent";color:blue">Are you afraid to fly? An Avian Flu? "David Transparent";color:blue"> "David Transparent";color:blue"> "David Transparent";color:blue"> "David Transparent";color:blue">Love, Ana "Courier New""> 12.0pt"> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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