within view
of the sacred snow mountain
denied burial in the sky
prideful spring flowers
flung from the ramparts
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Tibetan demonstrators remain in detention in Kathmandu
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Thirteen Tibetans who staged a peaceful protest outside the United Nations
office in Kathmandu, Nepal, a week ago remain in detention. *»continue*
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... the sacred snow mountain
denied burial in the sky
What a great image.
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2007-08/03/content_6469359.htm
Still researching - the story of invaders (12 C?) who, having won the day through the use of hostages, threw the woman from the castle ramparts, denying them traditional funeral rituals. The mountain was a religious icon.
History repeats itself?
What strong images this creates. I enjoyed reading it and wondering at the story behind it.
The image reminds me of the hidden caves rediscovered on the Silk Road. The bird with it's huge talons is compelling
btw: the Burroughs link (once I navigated to the film section) is wonderful...thanks
The corpse is merely a vessel ... they cleave the deceased bodies, seperating the limbs, and leave them in the open for the vultures ... a burial in the sky.
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