nur eine Wolke Abendliebe
wenn als Musik erlöst
der Stein in Landsflucht zieht...
Nelly Sachs (1891-1970)
November 01, 2009
Wie leicht wird Erde sein
nur eine Wolke Abendliebe
wenn als Musik erlöst
der Stein in Landsflucht zieht...
nur eine Wolke Abendliebe
wenn als Musik erlöst
der Stein in Landsflucht zieht...
Wie leicht
ReplyDeletewird Erde sein
nur eine Wolke Abendliebe
wenn Sternhaftes schwand
mit einem Rosenkuss
aus Nichts-
thank you for remembering
Muito obrigado
ReplyDeleteTHE ENDING OF A LETTER
ReplyDeleteIn one of the years to come we are going to be obliged to die, maybe
even grow up. (Don’t lock up. Don’t make your mind up. Don’t shut the Book.)
Hrvoje Pejakovic
Wie leicht
ReplyDeletewird Erde sein
nur eine Wolke Abendliebe
wenn schwarzgeheizte Rache
vom Todesengle magnetisch
angezogen
an seinem Schneerock
kalt und still verendet.
Thank you,
...und Felsen die
ReplyDeleteals Alb gehockt
auf Menschenbrust
Schwermutgewichte
aus den Adern sprengen.
Thank you
transcending
ReplyDeleteRequiem aeternam dona eis,
ReplyDeleteDomine,
et lux perpetua luceat eis.
Requiescant in pace.
Amen.
Be with us
ReplyDeleteas we call to mind
thepeople we have loved,
known or encountered
who are living with or
who have died from AIDS….
Do not be discouraged-
ReplyDeletethey are not forgotten.
These hearts were woven of human joys and cares,
ReplyDeleteWashed marvellously with sorrow, swift to mirth.
The years had given them kindness. Dawn was theirs,
And sunset, and the colours of the earth.
These had seen movement, and heard music; known
Slumber and waking; loved; gone proudly friended;
Felt the quick stir of wonder; sat alone;
Touched flowers and cheeks.
All this is ended.
Rupert Brooke
There are so many things I want to say about this post but I would be here for days - seriously - I really enjoyed this. I've been back to re-read about four times now!
ReplyDeleteFaces unknown, faces official,
ReplyDeleteFaces of friends and colleagues, relatives,
A sea in the dim, incensed light of the church.
As long as we live,
ReplyDeletethey too will live;
For they are now a part of us:
As we remember them!
When I am dead
ReplyDeleteCry for me a little
Think of me sometimes
But not too much.
Think of me now and again
As I was in life
At some moments it's pleasant to recall
But not for long.
Leave me in peace
And I shall leave you in peace
And while you live
Let your thoughts be with the living.
Thank you for remembering-
ReplyDeleteand
Thank you for the link
F.Y.I. picture-
ReplyDeleteVedran Smailovic,
"the Cellist of Sarajevo",
playing in the Sarajevo National Library in 1992
Hvala lijepa
ReplyDeleteTonight my heart aches, for I am remembering, mourning, and honoring...
ReplyDeleteOur sisters, our brothers, our children, that did not survive
Thank you for this beautiful tribute...
ReplyDeleteand your even more beautiful heart.
We are lucky we survived and that is why we should always honor those that didn't.
ReplyDeleteI light a candle for the millions that haven't survived. They did not die in vain if we survivors continue to fight hate any time, place or way that we can.
You are a very caring person to think so much about others.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
The Cellist of Sarajevo is based on a real event that occurred in Sarajevo in 1992 after twenty-two of its citizens were killed in a brutal mortar attack while standing in line for bread. Vedran Smailovic, a professional musician, decided to honor those who died that day by playing his cello for twenty-two consecutive days at the site of the massacre, one day in honor of each of those who died.
ReplyDeleteAs far as I'm concerned
ReplyDeleteI'm still there
dying there
a little more each day
dying over again
the death of those who died.
Charlotte Delbo
This dot on the map
ReplyDeletethis spot of blood
this spot of ashes
for millions
a nameless place.
This much they know
as for the rest
they think they know.
I beg you
ReplyDeletedo something
something to justify your existence
something that gives you the right
to be dressed in your skin...
...learn to walk and to laugh
because it would be too senseless
after all
for so many to have died
while you live
doing nothing with your life.
Charlotte Delbo
I have enjoyed reading the posts on this blog. Thanks-
ReplyDeleteThank you, for posting what so many of us think, but cannot express. I am most appreciative.
ReplyDeleteWhat a deeply moving expression of an emotional thought. It must be very close to your heart.
ReplyDeleteThank you for expression an emotion that is so deeply felt by so many.
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately, not often presented on any of these venues.
You wonder, if not here, than where?
I agree, originally these blogs where intended to serve as a means to post written essays and narratives. Like books.
ReplyDeleteBut, more and more they have deteriorated into third rate ads for any nonsense under the sun.
Whatever the argument, I am grateful you are posting here.
ReplyDeleteThank you for a most enjoyable experience.
Yes, I second that.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy your written expressions in the English language
and have learned much over this past year.
So, it is my sincere hope you will continue.
the most inspiring post and comments on the subject i have seen in a very long time. thank you
ReplyDeleteblog and comments are the best i have read in a long time
ReplyDeletethanks