So many lives lost,
so senseless,
the world is getting stranger,
so violent,
young people and children
just out enjoying a concert,
many peoples’ lives cut short.
For nothing,
for absolutely nothing.
May those who died in the Manchester attacks last night
rest in peace and may their loved ones find strength
at this very sad time.
It’s sad. It’s really very sad.
It’s like so many humans are not able
to be kind,
welcoming,
understanding,
are so scared of the unknown
that they mock
like childish babies.
Years ago, they had a problem
with someone being gay,
now a progression has been made
in that line
but it took thousands of years
to know one simple thing,
being gay is alright.
Now the pattern is happening again,
with pansexual, trans and non-binary people.
Will some humans never learn?
Is it going to take many more thousands of years
to know that
being pansexual is alright,
being trans is alright,
being non-binary is alright?
Her eyes as soft petals
to my eyes,
so gentle and unassuming,
yet so spontaneous.
Her hands like satin petals,
an English rose to behold,
my goddess,
as sweet as a flower
and as radiant
and vibrant too.
So the Eurovision has once again graced our screens for 2017. We ‘ve already been treated to the two semi-finals where 20 acts made it through to the Grand Final tonight! And there was even a marriage proposal for Macedonia’s entrant, Jana Burceska from her boyfriend Alexander.
Watch out for these six entrants at tonight’s final:
Portugal
Potugal’s entry Amar Pelos Dois sung by Salvador Sobral and written by his sister Luisa Sobral is a soaring jazz-style ballad. Think male Bessie Smith or Billie Holiday. It had a wonderful reception at the first semi-final and is the current favourite with the bookies to claim Eurovision glory. Stunning, understated and very polished.
Bulgaria
Bulgaria’s entry this year is Beautiful Mess sung by Kristian Kostov. A beautiful ballad with wonderful, modern, understated monochrome staging. Quite R ‘n’ B staging. Beautiful Mess is simply beautiful. Written by Sebastian Arman, Borislav Milanov, Joacim Petsson, Alexander V. Bley, Johan Alkanaes.
Cyprus
Cyprus’ entry is Gravity sung by Hovig, who has previously been involved in writing Euphoria for Loreen. Gravity is catchy, a real earworm. I adore the staging from start to finish. It’s incrediby well put together. Written by Thomas G: Son.
The United Kingdom
Lucie Jones’ Never Give Up On You written by Eurovision winner Emmelie de Forest is the UK’s best chance in a while in the contest. A soaring ballad, beautiful staging and could definitely get top 10 or even top 5.
Australia
Austra
lia’s entry Don’t Come Easy sung by Australia’s X Factor winner Isaiah Firebrace is a strong ballad sung with amazing power and control. A great chance of making top 10. Written by DNA (David Musumeci and Anthony Egizii) and Michael Angelo.
Sweden
Sweden’s Entry I can’t go on sung by Robin Bengtsson is catchy, wonderfully staged from start to finish and the styling is great. Written by David Krouger, Hamed “K-Ono” Pirouzpanah and Robin Stjernberg.
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