The art of loneliness
It’s zen.
Here, and back again.
“That was the life I should have led”,
I thought to myself inside my head.
My windows dim,
and my heart whispers
to my soul;
“I have always loved you.”
I cry to know myself,
So I sleep.
Stained instead,
I dream;
And go to the place
Of spinning suns
And faire dust,
Where every day
I know I must
Trust;
the strings
that anchor the light
to simple human flesh and bone.
"El Mariachi: Give me the strength to be what I was, and forgive me for what I am."
Una Palabra
Translated (rough)
One word says nothing,
and at the same time, hides all,
same as the wind hides the water,
like the flowers hide the mud.
One look says nothing,
and at the same time, says all,
like the rain upon your face,
or some ancient treasure map,
like the rain upon your face,
or some ancient treasure map.
One truth says nothing,
and at the same time, it hides all,
like a home-fire that won't be exstinguished,
like a rock, that's born of dust.
If one day I miss you, I will be nothing,
and at the same time, I will be everything,
'cuz In your eyes, I find my wings,
and find the edges, in which I drown,
'cuz In your eyes, I find my wings,
and find the shores, in which I drown,
same as the wind hides the water,
like the flowers hide the mud.
One look says nothing,
and at the same time, says all,
like the rain upon your face,
or some ancient treasure map,
like the rain upon your face,
or some ancient treasure map.
One truth says nothing,
and at the same time, it hides all,
like a home-fire that won't be exstinguished,
like a rock, that's born of dust.
If one day I miss you, I will be nothing,
and at the same time, I will be everything,
'cuz In your eyes, I find my wings,
and find the edges, in which I drown,
'cuz In your eyes, I find my wings,
and find the shores, in which I drown,
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Anne Cameron Cutri
Penrose
the Zen Haitian
mamoore
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Geraint Isitt
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Comments
As for the soundtrack - I love that movie, not least for the music. Also, I was sipping tequila blanca earlier tonight.
peace, love, life, and light xoxo
dj
It’s zen.
Here, and back again."
I've never thought of it like that, but there is an art to it isn't there? Not an art necessarily to being lonely, but in fooling yourself into thinking it's something else.
peece,
dj
peece,
dj
peece,
dj
I appreciate your touching poetry and the concept of the Zen of the cycle. rated
Well done, boys!
I loved this, needless to say.
(Hope you're sleeping in.)
This is exactly how I feel sometimes and have never found the words for it - until you gave them to me in your beautiful poem. It will change my day today...and the sun is shining after days of rain!
and at the same time, it hides all,"
Wow.
Beautiful thoughts and music...thank you for placing this where I could read it this morning!
Thank you for adding the clip; I loved this song in the movie and your translation adds a whole new layer of meaning. Together these words have made a significant contribution to my Sunday morning.
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There is surprising wisdom in your poem. Like I've said before, you inspire me.
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LifeIsGood! Nana's comment as well as all of yours have added to the piece in ways that only 'putting it out there' can. I am always thankfully amazed at the responses and the comments - makes the poem/thought/post more three dimensional. Like a beautiful snowflake, we all comment and become the branches and patterns around the first thought, part of that thought in unique and surprising ways.
wakingupslowly! Thank you for commenting. "Lonely for one, lonely for a crowd, for family, for newness, for the past, lonely for understanding, for love, for the intent in someone's eyes. There are so many ways to be lonely."
I agree - and you say it beautifully. I did sleep in today, late Saturday night OS'ing... :D you all are a very welcome surprise.
mamoore! Thank you for coming by and 'feeling' this with your kind comment. The sun is out, yes here too :)
Penrose! You are most welcome. as for "words are nets of fireflies capturing feelings that need to be told. " Thank You - poetic words with sincerity and imagery in equal measure, beautiful.
Robin Sneed! Thank you for stopping by, I always love to see your smiling face and kind comments xoxo :)
tai! I really like that song too at the end of the movie "Man on fire" - fitting. thanks for stopping by :) My translation does not do the original much justice, but perhaps gives you all an idea.
marytkelly! You are very welcome - Thank you for stopping by and your kind comments. I am always eager to see how/if anyone was touched.
BuffyW! "I embrace the loneliness, using the silence to listen to the universe within my heart."
Powerful truth and action, I am attempting the same :) I am happy to see you here and thank you for your kind comments. You are most welcome. Peace, Love and Light to you and yours, Buffy.
psychomama! You are very welcome - and your descriptions of the last set of images is very appreciated. "Your poem is touching and wise. " I don't know how to take this compliment - but I thank you with all I have.
Chuck! Thank you for dropping by - yes, I appreciate getting to know fellow dreamers.
Owl_Says_Who! I love it too, one of my late night favorites :)
Athena Bradford! I wish it was not so but I know what you mean. Point very well taken - pushing on through every day. Hugs back at ya.
scupper! Thank you :) - I think it is somewhat in the air over here, but will blame the time of year for now. If I was to ask reflection in the mirror, it may agree with the constant for now.
Duaneart! Thank you for your words - they are encouraging and inspiring to me as well.
Kind of blue! Thank you very much for the visit, the reading, and the rate! :)
peece!
dj
peece,
dj
dharmabummer! you are so funny :) I pictured this big 'cool people feeder' hanging from a large oak tree. Thank you for reading, enjoying, and commenting. peece and love to you and yours!
peece,
dj
Of spinning suns
And faire dust,"
Beautiful poem, Jimenace. Maybe you're best, I think. I really and truly love it.
Gwendolyn Glover! Thank you so much for the comment and sincere compliment :) Glad to see you here.
Anne Cameron Cutri! Tahnk you very much, you are most welcome. Thank you for dropping by.
Peece!
dj
—Melissa
'That was the life I should have led." We have all thought this at one point or another.
—Melissa
I wrote you but you didn't answer.
I hope you're all right.
I miss you.
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xo