Tag Archives: Joy

A SILENT EMBRACE

Posted on July 1, 2018 by David Scanlon

When two people embrace in emotions pure light the world stops and, for the briefest of moments, lingers within a timelessness that stays for ever: Time past, time present and time future held firm within the momentary shared joy of … Continue reading →

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LANGUAGE IS IMPERFECT: LOVE ETERNAL

Posted on June 30, 2018 by David Scanlon

“Les langues imparfaites en cela que plusieurs, manque la suprême.” “Language is imperfect and is why no one language achieves supremacy.” “Il n’y a que la Beauté; – et elle n’a qu’une expression parfaite, la Poesie. Tout le reste, est … Continue reading →

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WORDS SHAPE THE LANGUAGE OF LOVE

Posted on June 13, 2018 by David Scanlon

Words are what separate us But words are what join us, in our joyful goings-on; In our languages of living we Allow the plurality of our words to intrude upon joy. Words hold within ‘her’ magic, Words she chooses to … Continue reading →

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DETERMINATION – निश्चय

Posted on May 23, 2018 by Mahadevi Varma

For many nights Darkness bathed, Reddened by day Amber dusk fades; Stars sky of light Hazy and unclear, Swimming sighs Moon now steers!

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DREAM – स्वप्न

Posted on May 16, 2018 by Mahadevi Varma

Mixing diamond-like stars With humble earthly clay, Essences of human pain Dims languid souls at play! Gentle perfumed winds Caressed me in this time, Upon this lonely beach Waves controlled by rhyme.

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