this elegy would love to save everything

Famous Ukrainian poet and artist Taras Shevchenko befriended the African-American Shakespearean actor Ira Aldridge, while the latter was on tour to the Russian Empire in 1858. Shevchenko did his portrait in pastel. It is recounted that the two men got along very well. While posing for the portrait, Aldridge sang African-American songs to Shevchenko and in return, the artist taught him Ukrainian songs. 

Portrait of Ira Aldridge by Taras Shevchenko, 1858. Pastel on paper.

can i be loved like this

Quote RT: “1000 years ago this would have been a poem, not a tweet”

Hunt's Mesa, Monument Valley by Bousure

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such a beautiful, generous people

I hope none of this comes off as sarcastic because if my kidneys were gold and made by Louis Vuitton I'd give her one of those. This woman is delightful and friendly and warm and organizes the family photo with an air of command fit for a British naval commodore. She is more self-actualized than me, she is happier than me, her chi is clean, and she still talks about her quinceañera. Her wedding was "Tuscan-themed." How do I please this perfect angel. What should be my tribute

i’m glad no one made any unpleasant comments on this post that might distract from the message because that would really suck