#somethinglost

[antigonick]

Hello. I'm a huge fan of your blog. Thank you for sharing all the beautiful poetry. Nourishing. I've recently been getting into Rilke and I noticed that you have posting a lot of his quotes. Save for one person I met years ago in another country, I haven't met anyone else who have, nor anyone who may have an electronic copy of his Book of Hours: Love poems to God . I was hoping you might be able to help me. Have a beautiful day. X Thank you

Thank you for your lovely message! And thank you for reminding me that I need to read this, both for my own indulgence and for my thesis. Exciting!

Anyway, I do have my hands on two versions. Don’t worry about archive.org, they ask you to subscribe but it’s free and you can “borrow” the e-book for 14 days.

The Book of Hours: Love Poems to God, trans. by Anita Barrows and Joanna Macy (I personally like Barrows and Macy’s take on Rilke, though it’s a liberal one—I think they have a great writing-ear for rhythm and lightness.)

The Book of Hours: Love Poems to God, trans. by Babette Deutsch (and prefaced by Ursula Le Guin! Small literary world.)

[neonturtlekid]

Lent Photo Challenge Day 3: Something Lost. My grandad On April 18,2014 my grandfather entered into eternity. I remember that day like yesterday. I remember going into his room and looking at him. I knew in that moment he was no longer in the body but his spirit lived on. He was too good of a person to just perish. I love my grandad and miss him like crazy! So many jokes, laughs, lessons, and rides down the in country. I just miss him. Everyday something reminds me of him. But I'm so glad that my goodbye to him was not really a goodbye. I'm glad it was a see you later cuz I know one day I'll be home too. And I'll see my grandaddy and my maker! . . P.C:@mrmiloo #lent #lentphotochallange #lentphotoaday #somethinglost #love #vsco #vscocam

[aspiringheartbreak]

Something long lost

I can’t help but wonder if there will always be a piece missing? Something lost, robbed long ago by something unknown, never to be found. It doesn’t matter what One tries to fit into place, nothing can replace that perfectly fitted piece... and though I have no idea where that piece is for me, what it looks like, or how to find it.. there will always be this insatiable longing for it. We all long for it, don’t we?

[kiveeo]

แค๊บชั่นไม่มี สแตนอินก็เช่นกัน #เครไหม #เครมั้ง #smile #somethinglost (at Bangkok, Thailand)

[svonbobzein-blog]

[zealousstarfishtheorist-blog]

(via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZwai-O7Ruw)

[enlightenedpoet]

Defeated

Today I feel defeated Realizing the depth of my love It started long before I thought Now so clear like a sharp shove

I’ve been knocked back several notches What I’d gained now lost I’ll have to regroup again This realization coming with a high cost

Tears falling down my face My heart welling with great pain Have to start at the beginning No faith that I will regain

When will this get easier When will I find my way Starting to feel hopeless This is a sick game that’s at play

Don’t see the light at the end Just darkness and gloom Mad at nay sayers Who say in time things will bloom

You’ll find something better You deserve all and more Just wait it out There’s something really special in store

I know I should believe Should brush everything off and go Look to a possibility of better But I can’t help but feel helpless of what’s in store

In my mind nothing can measure The connection one of a kind There is nothing better Only want to look to what’s behind

A time when I was happy Melted at just a touch Euphoric sense of climax These things meaning so much

[enlightenedpoet]

Something Lost

Smell of pine and fur trees Wind blown hair as sun sets low The rays burst down through the clouds Firewood and camping gear in tow

This trip that I am taking Is the one that we were meant to share Makes me think of what I’ve lost Hope waning inside me that you still care

Never felt so lost in moments Never felt so strong and free Those euphoric waves rise and simmer Almost bursting right up out of me

The time we spent together Were some of the best I recall The heartache I am feeling now At knowing you’re not there to catch my fall

Will these mountains make me stronger My heart lifting with each step I take I know this transformation Is a journey I alone must make

I smell those pine and fur trees Let wind blow through my hair The sun has set for now So I trust and hope, take care