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Rainer Sits My Shadow
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Rainer Sits My Shadow |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart 
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Rainer Sits My Shadow Rainer sits my shadow holding tender my thoughts in his indescribable poet’s hands. I did not know him at first, though, luckily, a fellow poet introduced us, and through the introduction, he visits me now, often, so I asked his ghost to converse, in an easy sort of way, of what was, and perhaps, what will be. He sat, silently, almost broodingly, his hooded brows over dark eyes, his blood conveying silent thoughts that only my Quill could hear… and then Quill spilled, like tears, Rainer’s psyche into my soul… Of all that has always been, inside my mind that aches to be released, the knowledge that what lines unleashed are never enough, that a poet never says, this is adequate, but reaches once again for the unsayable to find a way to verse it just so… that a poet experiments with all feelings, in all writings, in all ways with every breath… and he transmits that a poet does not, no, never does he, no, not once stop writing, for to do so, would be to give up on light, and feathers, it would be to quit believing in awe-inspirational shadows that speak to poets in the quiet through their quill to their soul or that shadows believe in the unsayable. ~*~ http://www.geocities.com/Paris/LeftBank/4027/ A fellow Passions Poet recently commented by way of compliment that a poetic offering of mine reminded him of Rainer Maria Rilke. Having never heard of Rilke, I found myself upon a marvelous journey of research on this amazing poet. Because of the poet’s remarks, I refrained from reading “Letters to a Poet”. After I finished my five part series Excerpts from "To a Poet" [which can now be seen in whole in Critical Analysis, and commented upon accordingly], I then read all of Rilke’s letters found upon the Internet. I will now use them as reference materials for when my muse visits others, and leaves me vacant. For those of you who have not read Rilke, you are in for a treat. For those of you who know him through his writings, I hope you feel I have done him a little justice. For the poet who blessed me with his kind remarks, I thank you, and owe you…immeasurably. I do not know that I will ever be able to repay you, but if some day I should find a way to do so, please know, I will. [This message has been edited by Sunshine (10-12-2002 10:10 PM).] |
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Robtm1965 Member
since 2002-08-20
Posts 263 |
Ahhh Haaaa Sunshine, gotcha!! So that's what it's all about..! I happen to love Rilke, have done for a while. I have been reading Robert Bly's Selected poems of Rainer Maria Rilke only last week..... wonderful! Did you know what a horrid mother he had? She wanted a girl not a boy and insisted in dressing him as such and called him Maria! Anyway, interesting poem. Rob |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
O hour of my muse: why do you leave me, Wounding me by the wingbeats of your flight? Alone: what shall I use my mouth to utter? How shall I pass my days? And how my nights? I have no one to love. I have no home. There is no center to sustain my life. All things to which I give myself grow rich and leave me spent, impoverished, alone. (quote of Rainer Maria Rilke) Sun, thank you for the exposure to yet another brilliant Poet.... If but once the quill of worn and weary soul convey.. the words of mortal and modest man who wishes but once to be... called a poet.... Thanx Sun...this is a pleasure read, you and he both... |
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the_loner_23 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
Beautiful. Enjoyed the read Cold hands means a warm heart |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Well done! I also learn with your teaching... another excellent poet to read. ThisDiamond |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  WOW!!! Oh my gosh, from one poet heart to another your wonderful inspiration continues to expand before us all! (big hugggsssss) This is excelent, sweet friend, I too would love to read Rilke right now as your poetry always amzes me and I am a big fan of it and any inspiration of yours is a friend to us all! (smiles) This is magnificent, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Karilea, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Wonderful Karilea... Now you have given me something and someone else new to look into! ~Hugs~ |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
See what you have done to me..... I sit...with mist filled eyes... With tingles coursing one’s spine... With lust and desire, a raging fire as black ink boils within the well.. Waiting.....waiting to be free.. Let out the beating flesh filled quill of hand... Steady the tremors of anxiousness.. Quell the fear to fail, for failure can not be. A poet waits to be...to hear the word.... To feel......the feel of a poet...... |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Sunshine - a great write and a great read. Rainer, I must become acquainted... BC |
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Gemini Senior Member
since 1999-12-15
Posts 1203Wisconsin, USA |
You are as blessed as Rainer himself in that you give the quill a life of its own. Nicely done. |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
im in awe......beautiful done Karilea!! ((hugs)) Charisma |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Beautifully done, Karilea! And I shall check out his writings. Thank you! |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Ranier couldn't have chosen a better medium, my friend - Just keep on blessing us with that musing work...  |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
"Go into yourself. Search for the reason that bids you write; find out whether it is spreading out its roots in the deepest places of your heart, acknowledge to yourself whether you would have to die if it were denied you write. This above all- ask yourself in the stillest hour of your night; must I write?........if you may meet this earnest question with a strong and simple "I must," then build your life according to this necessity;........Then try, like some first human being, to say what you see and experience and Love and lose." "Letters To A Young Poet" Ranier Maria Rilke The temptation is to reprint the entire 123 pages here. You do all a favor in passing this blessing along and show your own wisdom in being open and hungry for it, but then we must eh? |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
We must write because we've no other choice, for a poet to not write would surely mean their death in part...for their words give life |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Karilea~ This is a breathtaking and powerful write, my friend. I found myself in awe as I read and this spoke to me in a way that I cannot put into words. Simply put...I needed to read this tonight. I'm so glad you shared it. Hugs to you,  ~Vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Thank you for this, Karilea! |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
Exquisite, especially: but reaches once again for the unsayable to find a way to verse it just so… that a poet does not, no, never does he, no, not once stop writing, for to do so, would be to give up on light, and feathers, Whether on the shoal or on the shore, |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Oh Kari, thank you so very much not only for this beautiful treasure of such meaningful words, but also for the introduction. I believe I will be spending some time in seeking out his words. Thank you.... |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Karilea, when I read the poem you posted on #32 I did some research myself, just like you. Now I am going to read him, as well. Thank you for sharing your talent and his.  .....jo |
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