pTerodactyl stands vigil
Over a dying pond
Reflecting on things to come
He saw the writing on the wall
Lyrics and music written and performed by Timothy Price.
Night
Dawn
Dusk
Writing’s On The Wall
(Daniel 5:24-28†)
By Timothy Price
[Verse]
You should beware of the words, man
As they were written by a bloodless hand
You see, if you don’t change your ways
You’ll succumb to what the inscription says
[Chorus]
‘M’ne! M’ne! T’kel ufarsin’
Oh, the writing’s on the wall
‘M’ne! M’ne! T’kel ufarsin’
It’s a prophecy of your fall
‘M’ne! M’ne! T’kel ufarsin’
God is going to end it all
‘M’ne! M’ne! T’kel ufarsin’
He won’t hear you when you call
[Bridge]
‘M’ne! M’ne! T’kel ufarsin’
‘M’ne!’ — God has counted up your kingdom
‘M’ne!’ — brought it to an end
‘T’kel’ — you’re weighed on the balance
‘T’kel’ — scale and come up short
‘P’res’ — your kingdom’s been divided given
Given — to the Medes and the Persians
[Verse]
You should beware of the words, man
As they were written by a bloodless hand
You see, if you don’t change your ways
You’ll succumb to what the inscription says
[Chorus]
‘M’ne! M’ne! T’kel ufarsin’
Oh, the writing’s on the wall
‘M’ne! M’ne! T’kel ufarsin’
it’s a prophecy of your fall
‘M’ne! M’ne! T’kel ufarsin’
God is going to end it all
M’ne! M’ne! T’kel ufarsin’
He won’t hear you when you call
†24 This is why he sent the hand to write this inscription; 25 and the inscription says, ‘M’ne! M’ne! T’kel ufarsin.’ [a] 26 This is what it means: ‘M’ne!’ — God has counted up your kingdom and brought it to an end. 27 ‘T’kel’ — you are weighed on the balance-scale and come up short. 28 ‘P’res’ — your kingdom has been divided and given to the Medes and Persians.” (Complete Jewish Bible).
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Tim, a great song! You’ve got the beat! And we can follow the words! Always enjoy your songs & photos. 📚🎶 Christine
Thanks, Christine. The inscription put into song seems appropriate for these days and times.
Absolutely! Good job, Tim. 📚🎶
Poignant reminder Timothy, God’s word stretches across the boundaries of time
A chapter that speaks to our times
Although I wonder who reads and understands
Oh the writings on the wall
The people who need to don’t. Thanks, abvr.
Absolutely, hearts are hardened, still caught up in their own belief and unable to see the wood for the tree, rejecting the cross.
You are welcome
Was just thinking it was time for a song from you. Great song and so much needed Tim. ❣️
Thanks, Cindy.
You’re welcome Tim❣️
That is an interesting picture, Timothy.
Thanks, Roberta.
Wonderful Timothy, the song words especially.
Thanks, Shey.
Fantastic words and images – thank you:)
Thanks, Janet.
The writing on the wall and God’s intentions surely are leaving you and your paradise out!
I love the song and words!
While everything is indeed falling apart you bring hope in so many ways!
Thank you, my friend.
ps. still sending rain over! 😉
…song, words and images, of course!
ps2: H.B.!!!!!
Thanks again!
A little of you your rain made it. We got dusting of rain the other day. More dust than rain. But still. Thanks, Marina.
I’ll keep sending! 😉
It’s cloudy and cool today. Sadly, there is no rain in the forecast.
that is unacceptable!
Like so many things these days that you can’t do much about.
well…
I think you’re right. It’s perfect timing to bring out these words in these days of hell of all sorts. Nicely done, sir.
Thanks, Dale.
That is a chilling song. The handwriting has been on the wall for quite a while. The chorus is going to echo in my head all day.
Thanks, Liz.
You’re welcome, Tim.
Cool nighttime photos. I see the Pleiades peeking through the clouds in one. The GBH will need to find new digs for the future if things don’t change.
Thanks, Brad.
The poem matches the pTerodactyl’s photo perfectly, Tim. Listening to your accompanying song now, and I am glad to see you are still making music. Plenty of writing on the wall everywhere these days.
Thanks, Lavina. I still crank out a song now and then. I play guitar most days.
This is fab!
Thanks Tim!
I’ve always remembered the warning MMTU!
MMTU is a wonderful warning. It sticks with you. Thanks, Resa.
It sure does!
Some serious lyrics there Tim, well done. That GBH is probably waiting for the water to drop so it can simply walk over and gingerly pluck whatever creature gets trapped – opportunists them GBH’s hehehe.
The GBH’s water hole filled back up a couple of days ago. Thanks, Brian.