Tag Archives: Joy

TIMELESS TRUTHS

Posted on October 10, 2018 by David Scanlon

I awake in the silence of her majesty And see beyond the thoughts that drive me Towards the life which we seek and, In those moments of pure ecstasy, Time stops and the whole world Is as sharp and clear … Continue reading →

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THE KEEPER OF FLOCKS – XLVIII

Posted on September 25, 2018 by Fernando Pessoa

From the highest window in my house With a white scarf I say goodbye To my poetry as it departs to humanity. And I am not happy or sad. This is the destiny of my poetry. I wrote them and … Continue reading →

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THE KEEPER OF FLOCKS – XXXVIII

Posted on September 25, 2018 by Fernando Pessoa

Blessed be the same sun in other lands Which makes me brother and sister with all people Because everyone, at that one moment of the day, they see like me, And after that pure moment Cleansed and susceptible They come … Continue reading →

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THE KEEPER OF FLOCKS – XXXIX

Posted on September 24, 2018 by Fernando Pessoa

The mystery of things, where is she? Where is she that does not appear At least to show us that it is all a mystery? Who knows the river and who knows the tree And me, I am no more … Continue reading →

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MUSE

Posted on September 22, 2018 by Anna Akhmatova

Then, before dusk, waiting for her to come, Life seemed to be hanging in the balance With that honour, that youth, that freedom That her visits dancing tune enhance.

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