I know that I shall meet my fate Somewhere among the clouds above; Those that I fight I do not hate Those that I guard I do not love; My country is Kiltartan Cross, My countrymen Kiltartan's poor, No likely end could bring them loss Or leave them happier than before. Nor law, nor duty bade me fight, Nor public man, nor cheering crowds, A lonely impulse of delight Drove to this tumult in the clouds; I balanced all, brought all to mind, The years to come seemed waste of breath, A waste of breath the years behind In balance with this life, this death.

@RobDouganOfficial

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that, Nebuch.

As a poet that draws heavily from music, I absolutely love that your music draws from poetry. The notes and lyrics in your songs build an atmosphere that I try to build with words. Thanks for the insight into your writing process and of course thanks for the music. Keep up the great work!

Amazing, divine, majestic and beautiful... thank you!♥️♥️♥️

Rob, I love your thespian voice when you’re reading your poem and Open Sore is an exemplary composition!

The strings are so lush, gives me 'There´s only me' vibes with those descending lines.

@RobDouganOfficial

5 жыл бұрын

Yes. It doesn't have a few similarities. Thanks, Microrator.

I have been waiting almost 17 years for this! I am a chronic pain sufferer, Thank you Rob! You are one of the few artists who speak to what soul I have left, I have introduced so many people to your art / music and you have brought us all to the same place of passion you must be in to create these masterpieces! Thank you from me and my family, Love from Scotland.

Gorgeous 🎼 sounds almost like a John Barry composition 💟

This one is my favourite to sing on long car journeys. I love the those strings! Wonderful poem, thanks for sharing

One of my favourite pieces. Love hearing how poems have inspired you for these pieces.

This is my favorite song of yours! Your poetry readings were a wonderful surprise, too. I wonder if you've ever read the Iliad before? Of all the poetry I've read, that one's the most powerful for me.

This song hits me hard

@RobDouganOfficial

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Clouds Below92. Good to see you hear first.

Loved the spoken Yeats! So wonderful to know the inspiration for this beautiful song all this time after purchasing the EP! Thank you Rob

Thank you Mr Rob for the lovely piano piece.

amazing!!!

Really nice to find out that Keats inspired such a potent song. And these little renditions just prove to me how much we need to see you do your thing live. I don't think attendance would be a problem! 😃

Beautiful piece thank you Rob

Bello, hermoso, delicioso. Gracias 👍

This will be my christmas gift to myself.

Piece of peace.

mood-Rob Dugan music

Have you considered doing audio books? Because I'd pay money to hear you read more poems like that.

hi rob, will your new compilation be on streaming services?

Will you tell us why were you absent? If it is too personal then don't do it, I'm asking just because I missed you and your music :) BTW I didn't know the poem, it is great. Thank you for this also :)

@marshalsea000

5 жыл бұрын

Check out Rob's blog on his site - he's been keeping people up to date. He's been off making award winning wine, and all that business and life getting in the way... :/ Also worth adding him on twitter for the odd update.

You had 88 likes... I would have liked this. But I couldn't knock off rhw gematria