“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. - Let This Darkness Be a Bell Tower”
Quote by Rainer Maria Rilke
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Sonnets to Orpheus is a poetic work that delves into the emotional depths of love and the enduring power of human emotion. The author uses the myth of Orpheus, a figure from Greek mythology known for his musical prowess and tragic love story, as a backdrop for a series of sonnets. These sonnets reflect on themes such as unrequited love, the pain of separation, and the quest for redemption. The work is characterized by its rich imagery and profound emotional resonance, offering readers a contemplative journey through the complexities of the human heart. more
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