November 10th

spark frazzled old dust

the beast labours underground

through plague pits and sin

 

What do the tube tunnels cut through? What sinister secrets does London have buried under her?

May 11th

Pious knight wanders

soul marked for the dance of death

harvest checked for love

Watched the Seventh Seal, what a great movie. So much depth. The war weary religious knight and his cynical wise squire return from the crusades to find a Sweden ravaged by plague. He dwells over the existence of God, he wants to see his wife one more time, after a ten year absence. And of course he strikes that deal with death, through the noble game of chess.

Such iconic imagery, much spoofed over the years. But what acting and direction by Ingemar Bergman. Max Von Sydow and especially Gunnar Björnstrand as the squire, are the stand out performers. A masterpiece.

(images of the Seventh Seal from the film4 website)