Hoi hoi!
Hope this finds you well?!
A great fun coop, with Sappho and Gus.
In thoughts elsewhere, I come everywhere. And that’s where I met Sappho.
She wrote the lyrics/poem.
After I got Sappho’s OK, here it is. I had something in mind of about 110/120 bpm, but for that tempo the poem was too wordy.
We hope you’ll like it:
https://on.soundcloud.com/zCG87Db3bjgadFMhCx
She posted her write on the 27th of September 2025 with beautiful artwork.
Enjoy!
Kind regards, Sappho en Gus
Point of No-return
Like pearls your tears glisten on the leaves
A masterpiece of nature’s magic
So marvelous and get so tragic
Because it was us who caused your grief
We live as if there was no tomorrow
Global warming and droughts we accept
As progress’ neglectable side effect
Leaving behind problems and sorrow
We pollute your soil, water and air
Without giving back we consume and take
We exploit you for our own sake
Too long we haven’t become aware
Now, many people try to live mindfully
Though the point of no return has been passed
We hope that we can save the planet at last
Using our brains and acting gratefully
May our plead for forgiveness be enough
For you to grant us another chance
Hopefully, I thank you in advance
Mother Nature, I bless you with my love!
Omg I just listened to it. The music went so well with words. Bravo to you both
We thank you 1001 times for listening/ reading, and writing this kind comment, dear Fia!
Elke and Gus
Chère F.,
Thank you so much for your nice comment.
And all the work you put into keeping Starsrite afloat.
I must be strict: I explicitly exclude AI, but if you want to sing the song, please let me know. And I’ll send you the backing.
In fact this is a demo. Far from perfect.
This is not a karaoke party but I’m open for all good natured attempts to have fun with music.
Thank you @Sappho for this wonderful poem.
To everyone reading or listening, warm regards, (Sappho and) Gus
I just followed you on SoundCloud, Gus. Beautiful collab. Congrats to you both.
You can upload an MP3 version here for those who don’t have SoundCloud. It’s a great song.
We are deeply grateful for your listening/reading and commenting, dear Valupta!
Elke & Gus
Chère V.,
You know how much I love your talents and writes, so your compliments mean a Lot to me. And Sappho too!
Warm regards, Gus
Of course you have noticed that the mix left something to be desired and the voices were totally out of control, due to overuse and hay fever.
So I’ve re-recorded the singing and made a new mix.
A little bird told me that this one is not perfect, but yes, it’s a bit better.
Hope you’ll like it too.
Kind regards, Gus
and here’s the new one:
https://soundcloud.com/duhsjaak-13/point-of-no-return-ii-2025-4141
Hi,
The beautiful work of your lines, picture and the music, you have done it with due concern and respect. But i see your work is not even appreciated. After seeing your post, i only can say you are not smart and you are innocent girl, that cries even for small things. I want to teach one thing because you are younger to me more beloved and even to my sisters i say same thing,
Dear Elke,
you need to put your hard work where it is needed, regretting later for what you did, must not be the case. I say you are best sister to me and i love you so much. Angry on you is only for your good sake, i dont get hurt with your simple mistakes.
So focus on the bird’s eye not on bird. Hope you got my point, you need to focus on the target and not around.
But i really loved, the music, who in nowadays does care these tributes. People need money and enjoyment with it. But remember we are not here to fulfill filthy people, we are here with dad’s vision that provided rojgari to so many in his 35 yrs of tenure. Please walk in that path, the petty things will be away no wonder.
Usha Jacob.
With Love and Hugs to you…
I bow most reverently to Sappho ‘n Gus 🙏
Stunningly beautiful, You Two, in every sense of the word.
Artwork choice, title, and the Envelope Form in its abba rhyme-scheme (with spot-on and soft rhymes), work perfectly together, just as your skills harmonized in rendering this lovely, impacting virtual masterpiece in homage to Mother Earth’s ever dwindling beauty and life sustaining wonders.
Simply, an enthralling co-write … love it deeply!
Thank you both! ⁓ Richard🖌
Nits:
(Alas, Gus, your audio was not available, but I imagined how soul-touching it must be.
Check V1-L3, “get” may have been meant as “yet”. Final stanza, L1, should “plead” be “plea”?) 🤓
Chèr Rascal,
The first recording was out of control due to too much hay fever. I should never have posted it.
But a couple of days later it was better. Not perfect at all. But quite honestly, I think perfection is boring as hell.
Your nits are right, yet instead of get was the one I found too, but while singing made that mistake too. The other one I will check out. Sappho and I are non native speakers. So accidents will happen.
Also on behalf of Sappho: we’re grateful for your listen and read.
Listening is half of the fun. I hope:
and here’s the new one:
https://soundcloud.com/duhsjaak-13/point-of-no-return-ii-2025-4141
Kind regards, Sappho and Gus
wonderful collaboration! i enjoyed both the music and the captivating imagery.
the rhyming scheme leads to pleasant fluidity. ~ c
Chère C.,
Hope this finds you well.
Thank you very much for the compliments. It’s always nice to see that people value what you’re doing.
And maybe one day we’ll do a coop too? I would really love that.
Also on behalf of Sappho, I thank you very much. We’re grateful for your listen.
Kind regards, Gus