London calling

James Lileks talks of England's spirit revealed through Holst. My internal soundtrack was by Elgar, but reading blogs I heard the sound of The Clash coming through.

London calling to the faraway towns
Now war is declared and battle come down

I heard about the London bombings through wikinews and blogs. I watched people trying to make sense of these attacks together, collecting facts and telling their stories. Calling out to us.

London calling to the zombies of death
Quit holding out and draw another breath

And calling out defiance, pride and history too, whether from near or far.

London calling yes I was there too
An' you know what they said - well some of it was true!
London calling at the top of the dial
An' after all this won't you give me a smile?

I never felt so much alike...

My father and sister both went through affected tube stations that day. That bus blew up right outside my old office in London.
I'm proud of England's response, and that people are getting back to work and play. I intend to do the same.

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