Tag Archives: Poets

THE KEEPER OF FLOCKS – XLIX

Posted on September 26, 2018 by Fernando Pessoa

I go inside and close the window, Take the lamp and say goodnight. And my contented voice says goodnight. I hope my life is like this all the time: With sunny days ahead, or gentle rain, Or storms as if … 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 – XLI

Posted on September 25, 2018 by Fernando Pessoa

In the twilight days of summer, sometimes, Even if there is no breeze anywhere, it seems, What passes, for one moment, is a light breeze … But the trees remain immobile In all the leaves of their leaves And our … Continue reading →

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IMMORTAL SPIRIT

Posted on August 26, 2018 by João da Cruz e Sousa

Immortal spirit, voice of my fertility, Light my flames with virile enthusiasm, Transform into her words the cynicism That punish peoples everyday vitality!

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BEYOND – उस पार

Posted on May 10, 2018 by Mahadevi Varma

The pitch-black surrounds As dense clouds abound; Impetuous winds come again Shaking earths deep grain; The howling sea’s respond, But who will reach beyond?

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