Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Metamorphosis, Pt. 4


Being
moved by a Dylan Thomas quote

while the Zimmerman who borrowed
both his inspiration and his name
croons overhead in this cafe
fueled by community rather than corporation.

A reminder that "You can find
beautiful instruments anywhere in the world."

Yes, beautiful conversations with beautiful friends
that embolden my resolve
to embrace mystery and revel in complexity.
Translating Baudelaire direct,
marveling at de Tocqueville,

Dancing away the despair.
Daring to hold both the light and the dark
within my weary soul.
Turn the corner and find beauty again.




3 comments:

  1. Awe! :,) Love having these moments with you, my friend! I'm so grateful for you! And this is beautiful by the way! :)

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  2. "beautiful conversations with beautiful friends that embolden my resolve to embrace mystery and revel in complexity". Gorgeous! :)

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    1. I have to confess (and should have linked it) that part of that line is inspired by a quote from one of my favorite films - Bright Star. Keats says that "poetry soothes and emboldens the soul to accept mystery." :)

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