I know I shall love death as well.
The child cries out when
From the right breast the mother
Takes it away, in the very next moment
To find in the left one
Its consolation."
----Rabindranath Tagore,
from Gitanjali (Bengali collection of English poems)
14 comments:
I've sure seen that happen, many times!
That is so true, both metaphorically and literally!
Years ago I read many Tagore poems, this one is new to me. It's beautiful. I hope you are doing well; I noticed it was posted at 1:00am. I was fast asleep dreaming at that time.
....but nobody would embrace death that well. Consolation. There is always something to learn from everything we endure.
Love this too!
It's true — hard times... then something more!
Seems to be the nature of the beast -
Here in the metaphorical winter ... shoveling that snow!
LOVE the picture!!!!
Lovely poem. It reminds me that even "bad" things all happen for good, eventually.
And thanks for sharing your photo! Cheers!
Wonderful perspective on life!
def something to think on...the metaphor and the message...nice one cici
Hope you are doing well, cici )
Great post!
Food for thought!
Take care!
Ms.A, consolation is so, so, consoling. We all like being consoled.
Rock Chef, yes, every way imaginable actually.
DJan, I seek peaceful and thought provoking words every place I can.
Shadowthorne, thank you for the thoughtful comment.
Anne, yes, hard times can be great lessons that help make us better people.
Ina, yes, a great picture, isn't it?
Abby, I like that you added "eventually" to your comment.
terri, yes, indeed. I am seeking words of hope and strength.
Brian, there is something so loving in this poem, to me at least.
Margie, I am doing better and reading words of comfort and strength every day.
This is beautiful and I agree that if you love something you should let it go. Even if that something is your life.
such a nice poem.
xo
Hi CiCi, You've been on my mind and I hope each day is a little easier for you. This is a beautiful poem.
xxoxo jj
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