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I WAS TOLD OF MEN WITH HUMANITY

Posted on March 9, 2018 by Fernando Pessoa

I was told of men with humanity, But I’ve never seen men nor seen humanity. I’ve seen a lot of men astonishingly different from one another. Each separated from each other by a space without humans. Fernanda Pessoa In that … Continue reading →

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THE KEEPER OF FLOCKS – XXXII

Posted on March 4, 2018 by Fernando Pessoa

Yesterday afternoon a man from the city Spoke outside the tavern door. Spoke to me too. Spoke of justice and the struggle for justice And of the workers who suffer, And the constant work, and those who are hungry, And … Continue reading →

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STOP BEING WHAT YOU ARE NOT

Posted on March 3, 2018 by David Scanlon

Living within the moment, Seeing beyond human fear, Where: the thing is the thing; Joy is seeing you as who you are; Meaning is being and angst. Searching within and without But not wanting anything: for, To be is already … Continue reading →

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LISTEN FRIEND – अतिथि से

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Mahadevi Varma

Spring haunts our lonely empire as Lyrical echoes whistle the blossom, She searches for the quietude Of the lush green pastures. Tree shadow’s hair dances gaily As the sky closes her quiet eyes, She moves towards her dreams Eager to … Continue reading →

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ANOTHER JOURNEY BEGINS

Posted on February 6, 2018 by David Scanlon

At times it feels that life itself is ebbing away As the distant feeling of sublime understanding Trickles away in the circular meeting of our togetherness. At times it feels like that sudden glimpse of something Offers enough recognition to … Continue reading →

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