“Quiet friend who has come so far, feel how your breathing makes more space around you. Let this darkness be a bell tower and you the bell. As you ring, what batters you becomes your strength. Move back and forth into the change. What is it like, such intensity of pain? If the drink is bitter, turn yourself to wine. In this uncontainable night, be the mystery at the crossroads of your senses, the meaning discovered there. And if the world has ceased to hear you, say to the silent earth: I flow. To the rushing water, speak: I am.”
Quote by Rainer Maria Rilke
Work
In Praise of Mortality: Selections from Rainer Maria Rilke's Duino Elegies and Sonnets to Orpheus
In 'In Praise of Mortality,' readers are treated to a curated selection of Rilke's most celebrated poems. These works, originally published in the early 20th century, delve into the complexities of life, death, and the human condition. Rilke's lyrical prose and introspective nature are on full display, offering a rich tapestry of emotion and philosophical insight. more
Author
Rainer Maria Rilke
German poet known for his profound poetry and epistolary works. Rainer Maria Rilke's poetry style is unique, often exploring themes such as loneliness, love, and religious faith. more
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