The Dead Of 2009

[Canadian Paul 97]

Poet James Kirkup, a unique selection by Grobler on the DDP, has died at age 91 of a stroke. That's the only obit so far I believe.

[Ulitzer95 12,589]

If you're a Jesus Freak or a Bible Basher (although I don't know why any Christians would join this site)

 

DO NOT READ BELOW!

 

Here's the poem James Kirkup was charged under the old blasphemy laws for (after Mary Whitehouse brought the charges against him)....

 

The Love That Dares To Speak Its Name

By James Kirkup

 

As they took him from the cross

I, the centurion, took him in my arms-

the tough lean body

of a man no longer young,

beardless, breathless,

but well hung.

 

He was still warm.

While they prepared the tomb

I kept guard over him.

His mother and the Magdalen

had gone to fetch clean linen

to shroud his nakedness.

 

I was alone with him.

For the last time

I kissed his mouth. My tongue

found his, bitter with death.

I licked his wound-

the blood was harsh

For the last time

I laid my lips around the tip

of that great cock, the instrument

of our salvation, our eternal joy.

The shaft, still throbbed, anointed

with death's final ejaculation

 

I knew he'd had it off with other men-

with Herod's guards, with Pontius Pilate,

With John the Baptist, with Paul of Tarsus

with foxy Judas, a great kisser, with

the rest of the Twelve, together and apart.

He loved all men, body, soul and spirit. - even me.

 

So now I took off my uniform, and, naked,

lay together with him in his desolation,

caressing every shadow of his cooling flesh,

hugging him and trying to warm him back to life.

Slowly the fire in his thighs went out,

while I grew hotter with unearthly love.

 

It was the only way I knew to speak our love's proud name,

to tell him of my long devotion, my desire, my dread-

something we had never talked about. My spear, wet with blood,

his dear, broken body all open wounds,

and in each wound his side, his back,

his mouth - I came and came and came

 

as if each coming was my last.

And then the miracle possessed us.

I felt him enter into me, and fiercely spend

his spirit's finbal seed within my hole, my soul,

pulse upon pulse, unto the ends of the earth-

he crucified me with him into kingdom come.

 

-This is the passionate and blissful crucifixion

same-sex lovers suffer, patiently and gladly.

They inflict these loving injuries of joy and grace

one upon the other, till they dies of lust and pain

within the horny paradise of one another's limbs,

with one voice cry to heaven in a last divine release.

 

Then lie long together, peacefully entwined, with hope

of resurrection, as we did, on that green hill far away.

But before we rose again, they came and took him from me.

They knew not what we had done, but felt

no shame or anger. Rather they were glad for us,

and blessed us, as would he, who loved all men.

 

And after three long, lonely days, like years,

in which I roamed the gardens of my grief

seeking for him, my one friend who had gone from me,

he rose from sleep, at dawn, and showed himself to me before

all others. And took me to him with

the love that now forever dares to speak its name.

 

:o :o :o :o :o

[time 8,599]

One of the last surviving Munchkins Mickey Carroll has died.

 

By a neat coincidence, his family business produces gravestones.

[Phantom 2,533]

One of the last surviving Munchkins Mickey Carroll has died.

 

By a neat coincidence, his family business produces gravestones.

 

There's already a thread for munchkins

[irishguy 0]

With the current rate of attritionShould we call this year's deathlist the lifelist?

[time 8,599]

One of the last surviving Munchkins Mickey Carroll has died.

 

By a neat coincidence, his family business produces gravestones.

 

There's already a thread for munchkins

 

apologies - in my defence I did a search and came up with nothing, though if i search munchkins now i get a list as long as my arm.

[Ulitzer95 12,589]

Wow the deaths sure are slowing down... I suppose this is the consequence of having a busy April...

[Vaagheid 141]

edit:

 

removed

[Vinegar Tits 606]

Aussie legend Bud Tingwell has died.

[maryportfuncity 10,646]

Ernest Millington until his death the holder of the record for the longest time lived after losing his seat as an MP. He was voted out in 1950. Anyone know who is closest amongst those still breathing to Millington's record?

[maryportfuncity 10,646]

Col Richard Pickup survived fighting some of Afghanistan's hardest bastards only to succumb to a heart-attack aged 48, apparently.

[Lard Bazaar 3,799]

In a shock move, Lard posts a link that might be informative to someone - composer Rafael Escalona has pumped out his last bangin' choon.

[themaninblack 2,112]

Ernest Millington until his death the holder of the record for the longest time lived after losing his seat as an MP. He was voted out in 1950. Anyone know who is closest amongst those still breathing to Millington's record?

 

John Freeman stood down as an MP in 1955...

[maryportfuncity 10,646]

John Freeman may be one to watch, though any bespoke thread runs the danger of being as lively as the Cliff Mitchelmore thread. He'll have to get to 100 to beat Millington's survival record.

[BCAlum2000 42]

Former NBA star turned jazz musician Wayman Tisdale has succumb to cancer at just the age of 44...

 

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=4168852

 

I can't say I was really a fan of Tisdale, but he was an accomplished and noteworthy basketball player during the 80s and 90s. Obviously he wasn't a Jordan or Ewing-esque superstar, but he had a solid fanbase. He definitely was a favorite among the younger generations....

[Ulitzer95 12,589]

Found a suitable obituary for Tom Buckley. No obit yet for Levy Cardoso though... I really doubt there will be one.

[TAFKAG 70]

Velupillai Prabhakaran, embattled leader of the Tamil Tigers, is said to be seriously injured following an air raid. This article says he might need to have his leg amputated and this one says it is likely he will commit suicide, rather than surrender to security forces.

 

Prabhakaran has 'been killed' in the Sri Lankan endgame.

 

A unique DDP hit for H5N1, who also count embattled Speaker of the House*, Michael Martin, amongst their uniques.

 

*Edit: ex-speaker.

Edited May 19, 2009 by TAFKAG

[Guest Guest]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/somerset/8055693.stm

 

Frankie Howerd's partner has died

[DevonDeathTrip 2,358]

Interesting article on Frankie Howerd's 'widow' Dennis Heymer.

 

Read into that what you will over his prospects...

 

Good spot. He's dead

[themaninblack 2,112]

Interesting article on Frankie Howerd's 'widow' Dennis Heymer.

 

Read into that what you will over his prospects...

 

Good spot. He's dead

 

Not good enough to get points on DDP though. I was prepared to wait till next year....

 

Bollocks!

[DevonDeathTrip 2,358]

UVF terrorist/serial killer William Moore, who admitted to eleven murders and was suspected of carrying out another eight, has died at the age of 60. He was one of the Shankhill Butchers gang and encouraged other gang members to torture their victims, before he slit their throats (the victims' throats, not the other gang members )

[TAFKAG 70]

Sri Krishna Pattabhi Jois, the guru who brought ashtanga yoga to the masses (and Sting) has moved onto a higher plane. Infuriating, as I'd shortlisted him for next season's DDP (...and breathe...good). Whether he gets a proper obit is beyond mere mortal comprehension at this present time.

[Guest Pandora]

Marilyn Chambers no longer with us.

 

Just didn't have the heart to go on.

[Ulitzer95 12,589]

Marilyn Chambers no longer with us.

 

Just didn't have the heart to go on.

You're a month too late mate...

[Coatlicue 0]

Might be jumping the gun again, but Florida Radio Station KISS FM is reporting the death of Patrick Swayze

 

 

http://www.holymoly.com/news/reports-sugge...ancer13303.html

 

No-one puts Swayze in the coroners etc...