The Vast Night

I stand And suddenly understand That you, Deep Night, Surround me and play with me, And I am stunned …Your breath comes over me. And from a vast. distant solemnityYour smile enters me. Rainer Maria Rilke

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The Circle of Life …

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Who opened Pandora’s box?

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One day ….

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When I am among the trees …

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