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Comment on Omar Khayyam, Paul McCartney, and Ma by laura bruno lilly

laura bruno lilly — Sat, 09 May 2026 00:03:41 +0000

In reply to Edward Ortiz. Happy to spread the music & the musings!

Comment on Omar Khayyam, Paul McCartney, and Ma by Edward Ortiz

Edward Ortiz — Fri, 08 May 2026 00:03:23 +0000

Lovely, Laura. The song is beautiful. It’s my first time hearing it, so thank you for sharing.

Comment on Omar Khayyam, Paul McCartney, and Ma by laura bruno lilly

laura bruno lilly — Tue, 05 May 2026 17:27:55 +0000

In reply to Anne. Very cool and very touching about our moms/mums. It appears I'm in good company. BTW: Zippy's Ma is in our open circle, too (see comment below). :-)

Comment on Omar Khayyam, Paul McCartney, and Ma by laura bruno lilly

laura bruno lilly — Tue, 05 May 2026 17:23:12 +0000

In reply to zippyquilts. Spot on, Zippy!

Comment on Omar Khayyam, Paul McCartney, and Ma by laura bruno lilly

laura bruno lilly — Tue, 05 May 2026 13:03:01 +0000

In reply to Andy.

Yes, I saw the official trailer after my initial listening to the newly released dropped single back in March. It’s funny because even during my ‘late epiphany’ on understanding the Omar quote I hadn’t connected it as being purely reflective of a life lived…as in ‘old age – no regrets’. What stands out for me is the fact that no matter how anyone might put a spin on our life’s history or try to seed misinformation about it thusly, the reality/truth of said life cannot be ‘erased’. And in these times of erasure, censorship and ‘doublethink’ that is a reassuring thought. (yeah, I’m rereading Orwell’s 1984 and it’s much too close for comfort!)
I, too, have noticed Paul’s more emotional attachment towards his relationship with John. I view that as part of the natural working through of long-term friendships, especially when one is deceased. I’m sure it’s a comfort to Paul that they had a reconciliation of sorts before John’s murder.
“I’ve stood outside that house on that road, looked up at the bedroom in which they both wrote songs together that the world would end up singing.” Priceless!

Comment on Omar Khayyam, Paul McCartney, and Ma by Anne

Anne — Tue, 05 May 2026 08:18:29 +0000

My mum and I used to write to each other too, even though, like you and your mum, we saw each other regularly. It was always a treat to have one of her letters in the letter box. And she loved quotes too! Thank you for the reminders. And thank you too for the McCartney song, It is beautiful, and enhanced by the simplicity of the video.

Comment on Omar Khayyam, Paul McCartney, and Ma by zippyquilts

zippyquilts — Mon, 04 May 2026 23:58:10 +0000

The Rubaiyat was one of my mother’s favorite poems, too. And yes, she quoted it. And it’s certainly interesting how quotations (I collect them, too) change meaning as our lives change.

Comment on Omar Khayyam, Paul McCartney, and Ma by Andy

Andy — Mon, 04 May 2026 13:07:21 +0000

Have you seen the official album trailer, featuring this song?

https://youtu.be/zckLcAuyG20?si=vusYxPOioYOBj2gd

Like everyone, I suspect, as Paul gets older he’s becoming more nostalgic amd looking back on his past, a bit like the song Early Days on his New album.

He definitely appears to be getting more emotional about his old friend John the older he gets. I’ve seen the footage of him getting upset while singing the song he penned for him, Here Today.

On the Dungeon Days song, when he sings of Forthlin Road he is addressing John. I’ve stood outside that house on that road, looked up at the bedroom in which they both wrote songs together that the world would end up singing.
I wonder what the secret code and the promise made were that he refers to? Maybe it should remain between them.

His new album is out on what was my Dad’s birthday, and so I won’t forget its release.

Comment on Omar Khayyam, Paul McCartney, and Ma by laura bruno lilly

laura bruno lilly — Mon, 04 May 2026 12:45:14 +0000

In reply to marissthequilter. You're most welcome, Mariss!

Comment on Omar Khayyam, Paul McCartney, and Ma by laura bruno lilly

laura bruno lilly — Mon, 04 May 2026 12:44:51 +0000

In reply to tierneycreates: a fusion of textiles and smiles. Thank-you for that, Tierney...