Wednesday, May 17, 2006
Brazil 21
In honor of my upcoming 21st trip to Brazil, the stark contrast between the favelas of Rio (picture) and the view through the romantic prism of the Hollywood 40s....
"Brazil "
(English lyrics by S.K. “Bob” Russell)
Brazil
The Brazil that I knew
Where I wandered with you
Lives in my imagination.
Where the songs are passionate,
And a smile has flash in it,
And a kiss has art in it,
For you put your heart in it,
And so I dream of old Brazil
Where hearts were entertaining June,
We stood beneath an amber moon
And softly murmured “someday soon”
We kissed and clung together,
Then tomorrow was another day
The morning found me miles away
With still a million things to say
Now when twilight dims the sky above,
Recalling thrills of our love,
There’s one thing I’m certain of;
Return I will
To old Brazil.
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