Friday, June 15, 2007

The Sun whose Rays are all Ablaze

Also in my movie review was this poem. It's at least a thousand times better read aloud. Hmm. Maybe I can find it. Anyway, here are the lyrics, which really are great.

From Gilbert and Sullivan's The Mikado,
"The Sun Whose Rays are all Ablaze"


The sun, whose rays
Are all ablaze
With ever-living glory,
Does not deny
His majesty
He scorns to tell a story!
He don't exclaim,
"I blush for shame,
So kindly be indulgent."
But, fierce and bold,
In fiery gold,
He glories all effulgent!
I mean to rule the earth,
As he the sky
We really know our worth,
The sun and I!
I mean to rule the earth,
As he the sky
We really know our worth,
The sun and I!
Observe his flame,
That placid dame,
The moon's Celestial Highness;
There's not a trace
Upon her face
Of diffidence or shyness:
She borrows light
That, through the night,
Mankind may all acclaim her!
And, truth to tell,
She lights up well,
So I, for one, don't blame her!
Ah, pray make no mistake,
We are not shy;
We're very wide awake,
The moon and I!
Ah, pray make no mistake,
We are not shy;
We're very wide awake,
The moon and I!


Hey, I found it! This clip really gives you a feel not only of the poem, but of how cool the movie is. Make sure you check out the clip and the review too:



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