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Tag Archives: Beauty
WHEN I DID NOW KNOW HER (VERSION 2)
When I did not know her I loved Nature like a recluse as calm as Christ… Now I love nature Like a monk as calm as the Virgin Mary, Religiously, in my own way, as before, But in a different … Continue reading →
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THE WORLD – संसार
Echoes of soothing breaths Are broken on restless nights, The strings of sky pearls wane Now breaking and taking flight, Silent eyes depart upon their lonely scattering, Shedding mourning tears for a world flattening!
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PERHAPS THOSE WHO SEE WELL AREN’T SUITABLE TO EXPERIENCE
Perhaps those who see well aren’t suitable to experience As they do not like to be a great deal different to the habits of others. You need to have habits for all the things, And every thing has its habits … Continue reading →
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WHEN I DID NOT KNOW HER
When I did not know her I loved Nature like a recluse as calm as Christ… Now I love nature Like a monk as calm as the Virgin Mary, Religiously, in my own way, as before, But in a different … Continue reading →
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I NEVER SOUGHT TO LIVE MY LIFE
I never sought to live my life My whole life was lived without wanting it or not wanting it. I just wanted to see it like I had no soul. I just wanted to see as she who is eternal.
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