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2islander2
Member Ascendant

since 2008-03-12

Posts 6825
by the sea

0 posted 2012-07-06 11:16 AM

The too black sky darkens the thoughts
of those who watch its clouds taking off,
and the thunderstorm impresses the imagination
of those who compare it their passions,

If your steps hesitate in front of mountains,
by-pass by taking them valleys,
do not try to charm the snowy peaks
building a house in their roofs,

Let the others measure the depth
of the oceans, lets measure them the sun,
your life is simpler than you believe
and than your eyes try to leak out,

So Lucilius, you will learn how to make mistake
alone, rather that to misdirect those who cross,
do not load your arms of one thousand things,
stars, you see good, shine without you.

Startime1955
Senior Member

since 2012-04-22

Posts 1072
Alberta, Canada

1 posted 2012-07-06 11:32 AM

I just love the whole weave of this poem...magnificent visions unfold beautifully...what a wonderful trip...I am sure the letter will be received with smiles...*BIG HUGS*

*may our dreams ever be magical*

Sunshine

Administrator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

2 posted 2012-07-06 01:46 PM

Yann, an excellent letter.
Once the child has decided to
go out on his or her own, then
it behooves them to do well,
or not, without coming back to the fold,
for anything other than
familial celebrations.

Enjoyed, m'friend.

Alison

Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-27

Posts 9318
Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy!

3 posted 2012-07-09 12:41 PM

yann,

Your letter is so beautiful. I love the flow and the images that you have created. So good.

xooxxo
Ali

Prasad Nataraj
Senior Member

since 2008-05-29

Posts 1149
Bangalore,India

4 posted 2012-07-09 02:56 AM

If your steps hesitate in front of mountains,
by-pass by taking them valleys,
do not try to charm the snowy peaks
building a house in their roofs,

Let the others measure the depth
of the oceans, lets measure them the sun,
your life is simpler than you believe
and than your eyes try to leak out,

fine words of wisdom Yann, really enjoyed your thoughtful write.

"The secret behind survival of mankind is kindness and love within our hearts"
prasadnatarajan5.blogspot.com/

Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis

since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

5 posted 2012-07-09 12:06 PM

A wise and beautiful letter, yann.
Jda

ebonygirl
Member Elite

since 2011-07-14

Posts 2000
California U.S.A

6 posted 2012-07-10 10:48 PM

"The too black sky darkens the thoughts
of those who watch its clouds taking off,
and the thunderstorm impresses the imagination
of those who compare it their passions,

Lots of wisdom in this poem, Yann!
Well done, Ms. E

secondhanddreampoet
Member Ascendant

since 2006-11-07

Posts 6394
a 'Universalist' !

7 posted 2012-07-13 10:25 PM

interesting 'write' !

JamesMichael
Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

8 posted 2012-07-14 12:57 PM

Nice...James

nakdthoughts
Member Laureate

since 2000-10-29

Posts 19200
Between the Lines

9 posted 2012-07-14 10:32 AM

"do not load your arms of one thousand things,"

such good advice..loved the read

M

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