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LIFE IS INEFFABLE
Grown-ups forgot how to handle
time, but the children since the cradle
make each and every moment unforgettable
Grown-ups waste valuable
time struggling against the uncontrollable
letting go of the remarkable
moments which shall never be returnable
Grown-ups are so vulnerable
as fish in a water puddle.
Trapped into themselves, unable
to explore the life beauties in its whole
Grown-ups refuse to be humble
in face of their inevitable
weaknesses, which shall be resiliently acceptable
as death is predictably unavoidable.
LIFE IS INEFFABLE
Grown-ups forgot how to handle
time, but the children since the cradle
make each and every moment unforgettable
Grown-ups waste valuable
time struggling against the uncontrollable
letting go of the remarkable
moments which shall never be returnable
Grown-ups are so vulnerable
as fish in a water puddle.
Trapped into themselves, unable
to explore the life beauties in its whole
Grown-ups refuse to be humble
in face of their inevitable
weaknesses, which shall be resiliently acceptable
as death is predictably unavoidable.
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LIFE IS INEFFABLE
Grown-ups forgot how to handle
time, but the children since the cradle
make each and every moment unforgettable
Grown-ups waste valuable
time struggling against the uncontrollable
letting go of the remarkable
moments which shall never be returnable
Grown-ups are so vulnerable
as fish in a water puddle.
Trapped into themselves, unable
to explore the life beauties in its whole
Grown-ups refuse to be humble
in face of their inevitable
weaknesses, which shall be resiliently acceptable
as death is predictably unavoidable.
LIFE IS INEFFABLE
Grown-ups forgot how to handle
time, but the children since the cradle
make each and every moment unforgettable
Grown-ups waste valuable
time struggling against the uncontrollable
letting go of the remarkable
moments which shall never be returnable
Grown-ups are so vulnerable
as fish in a water puddle.
Trapped into themselves, unable
to explore the life beauties in its whole
Grown-ups refuse to be humble
in face of their inevitable
weaknesses, which shall be resiliently acceptable
as death is predictably unavoidable.
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WHILE YOU QUIBBLE, LIFE GOES BY
Why there is ever
an if and only if
arises in the end, every time
action is expected.
One always has a petty
objection, even if
it is a trivial matter
or a meaningless point.
A hollow discussion
is a waste of time, if
one wants to know the meaning
of enjoying his fleeting time.
Even on a sunny day
when one is delighted
there is an if.
I would go if it wasn't so hot.
When one is upset
and, it is raining outside
there is an if.
I would go if it wasn't so wet.
The moon doesn't care about it,
no matter if
its the beginning or its the end,
it just keeps on whirling and
sticking to its orbit.
People have learned to depend
on fixed patterns, and if
it is uncomfortable, they lock
themselves on a vicious circle.
To live joyfully one needs
to get rid of the ifs
and escape from the vicious circle, then
will be able to find himself again.
WHILE YOU QUIBBLE, LIFE GOES BY
Why there is ever
an if and only if
arises in the end, every time
action is expected.
One always has a petty
objection, even if
it is a trivial matter
or a meaningless point.
A hollow discussion
is a waste of time, if
one wants to know the meaning
of enjoying his fleeting time.
Even on a sunny day
when one is delighted
there is an if.
I would go if it wasn't so hot.
When one is upset
and, it is raining outside
there is an if.
I would go if it wasn't so wet.
The moon doesn't care about it,
no matter if
its the beginning or its the end,
it just keeps on whirling and
sticking to its orbit.
People have learned to depend
on fixed patterns, and if
it is uncomfortable, they lock
themselves on a vicious circle.
To live joyfully one needs
to get rid of the ifs
and escape from the vicious circle, then
will be able to find himself again.
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#review #LucianadeLemos #poetry
The dawn is quiet.
Waken from a peaceful sleep,
energy springs up.
Coffee in the cup.
A fresh waft scent in the air.
A bright sunny day.
Excited to go
out for a leisurely stroll
along the seaside.
Twilight, when the day
and night comes into balance.
Light has gone away.
At night, time to stop,
to rest and regenerate.
Withdraw from duties.
Midnight, the first breath
of the new day arises
into full darkness.
Like that, life is now
renewed continuously
every single day.
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The dawn is quiet.
Waken from a peaceful sleep,
energy springs up.
Coffee in the cup.
A fresh waft scent in the air.
A bright sunny day.
Excited to go
out for a leisurely stroll
along the seaside.
Twilight, when the day
and night comes into balance.
Light has gone away.
At night, time to stop,
to rest and regenerate.
Withdraw from duties.
Midnight, the first breath
of the new day arises
into full darkness.
Like that, life is now
renewed continuously
every single day.
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DREAM AND BE HAPPY
I woke up swiftly,
soaking wet, breathing shortly,
bewildered and lost.
A mix of dream and
reality not yet clear.
It makes me wonder.
Life can be taken
from us at any moment.
I'm indeed frightened.
Should I dread it or
use it to motivate me?
Do I have a choice?
I really think
that here and now is the time
to do and be good.
To live is to dream
one dream after another.
All an illusion.
Only the value
given to every minute
counts as happiness.
DREAM AND BE HAPPY
I woke up swiftly,
soaking wet, breathing shortly,
bewildered and lost.
A mix of dream and
reality not yet clear.
It makes me wonder.
Life can be taken
from us at any moment.
I'm indeed frightened.
Should I dread it or
use it to motivate me?
Do I have a choice?
I really think
that here and now is the time
to do and be good.
To live is to dream
one dream after another.
All an illusion.
Only the value
given to every minute
counts as happiness.
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WHEREVER IT COMES FROM IT'S UP TO YOU
From flowers arise fruits
that carry seeds inside,
which are involved in
a juicy and sweet pulp,
protected by a thin but firm husk.
From embryo begins life,
after a while in the mother's womb,
the child starts growing and
later on, becomes able to generate new seeds.
That way, life keeps on going.
From words, books are written
and their contents cannot be
inferred by the cover akin to some fruit
or a person, both may not be
judged founded on their looks.
From knowledge, wisdom is built
but it only happens if the reader
is ready to dive deep into
the reading to see beyond words.
Moreover, step into action is paramount.
From the practice of meditation accrue perceptions.
The awareness of here and now. Which is indeed essential to unveil who you are. A way to notice how every single
day is a precious gift. Take a chance any time dibbling your seeds
in the earth. Fill with gratitude and renew life.
WHEREVER IT COMES FROM IT'S UP TO YOU
From flowers arise fruits
that carry seeds inside,
which are involved in
a juicy and sweet pulp,
protected by a thin but firm husk.
From embryo begins life,
after a while in the mother's womb,
the child starts growing and
later on, becomes able to generate new seeds.
That way, life keeps on going.
From words, books are written
and their contents cannot be
inferred by the cover akin to some fruit
or a person, both may not be
judged founded on their looks.
From knowledge, wisdom is built
but it only happens if the reader
is ready to dive deep into
the reading to see beyond words.
Moreover, step into action is paramount.
From the practice of meditation accrue perceptions.
The awareness of here and now. Which is indeed essential to unveil who you are. A way to notice how every single
day is a precious gift. Take a chance any time dibbling your seeds
in the earth. Fill with gratitude and renew life.
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WE ARE LOSING THE GAME
An invisible critter
is startling people everywhere.
It arose from nowhere
and carries on challenging
the world of science.
Alongside this riddle,
there is another dare.
Dealing with the gruff change
in life rhythm as the future
becomes a huge question mark.
While the critter scatters
a fraught dubious scenario
scares weakened people
struggling against the unknown
and fighting to stay alive.
Rulers opt for their self-preservation in disregard of people insofar they act with no shame,
unabashedly, in order to keep the power
and preserve shady deals
at any cost even massive death.
The lack of leadership committed to
the right to life is propelling the critter
to seize power, to control
the game, letting people adrift,
forsaken in their own luck.
WE ARE LOSING THE GAME
An invisible critter
is startling people everywhere.
It arose from nowhere
and carries on challenging
the world of science.
Alongside this riddle,
there is another dare.
Dealing with the gruff change
in life rhythm as the future
becomes a huge question mark.
While the critter scatters
a fraught dubious scenario
scares weakened people
struggling against the unknown
and fighting to stay alive.
Rulers opt for their self-preservation in disregard of people insofar they act with no shame,
unabashedly, in order to keep the power
and preserve shady deals
at any cost even massive death.
The lack of leadership committed to
the right to life is propelling the critter
to seize power, to control
the game, letting people adrift,
forsaken in their own luck.
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WE ARE LOSING THE GAME
An invisible critter
is startling people everywhere.
It arose from nowhere
and carries on challenging
the world of science.
Alongside this riddle,
there is another dare.
Dealing with the gruff change
in life rhythm as the future
becomes a huge question mark.
While the critter scatters
a fraught dubious scenario
scares weakened people
struggling against the unknown
and fighting to stay alive.
Rulers opt for their self-preservation in disregard of people insofar they act with no shame,
unabashedly, in order to keep the power
and preserve shady deals
at any cost even massive death.
The lack of leadership committed to
the right to life is propelling the critter
to seize power, to control
the game, letting people adrift,
forsaken in their own luck.
WE ARE LOSING THE GAME
An invisible critter
is startling people everywhere.
It arose from nowhere
and carries on challenging
the world of science.
Alongside this riddle,
there is another dare.
Dealing with the gruff change
in life rhythm as the future
becomes a huge question mark.
While the critter scatters
a fraught dubious scenario
scares weakened people
struggling against the unknown
and fighting to stay alive.
Rulers opt for their self-preservation in disregard of people insofar they act with no shame,
unabashedly, in order to keep the power
and preserve shady deals
at any cost even massive death.
The lack of leadership committed to
the right to life is propelling the critter
to seize power, to control
the game, letting people adrift,
forsaken in their own luck.
HAVING A FRIEND IS ALL WE NEED
My journey through life has been mostly alone
and I have gotten used to that way of living, insofar
I never had too many friends, although
sometimes I have told myself, in the
silence of the night, under the brightness
of the stars that it wouldn't be bad to have
a friend with whom I could share my
deepest feelings and boldest dreams.
I believe that nothing comes to us by chance,
as much as it might seem like fate, the
Universe always conspires in my favor, and
once more, it didn't disappoint me. I have
been graced with a gorgeous gift. I simply
won a very special friend. She is sensitive
and intelligent and her name dates back
to the Flavian dynasty of the Roman Empire.
She has the mind of the queens, and at first
seems really self-conscious and strong,
but inside her armored suit, she hides a warm
and passionate heart. Her many talents and
natural abilities make her sought-after as a leader.
Indeed, she is a very trustworthy friend and the
best anyone could ever have. Always ready to
support and understand my weaknesses and needs.
What else could I say? She is good-natured and
affectionate. Cares a lot about family and has the
desire to understand and help others. This brave
and bound incredible person is the one I have the
pleasure to say that she is my friend. Besides captivating
me, she has also won my heart and conquered a unique place in my life. Flavia, I love you and I am very grateful for accepting me into your life.
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My journey through life has been mostly alone
and I have gotten used to that way of living, insofar
I never had too many friends, although
sometimes I have told myself, in the
silence of the night, under the brightness
of the stars that it wouldn't be bad to have
a friend with whom I could share my
deepest feelings and boldest dreams.
I believe that nothing comes to us by chance,
as much as it might seem like fate, the
Universe always conspires in my favor, and
once more, it didn't disappoint me. I have
been graced with a gorgeous gift. I simply
won a very special friend. She is sensitive
and intelligent and her name dates back
to the Flavian dynasty of the Roman Empire.
She has the mind of the queens, and at first
seems really self-conscious and strong,
but inside her armored suit, she hides a warm
and passionate heart. Her many talents and
natural abilities make her sought-after as a leader.
Indeed, she is a very trustworthy friend and the
best anyone could ever have. Always ready to
support and understand my weaknesses and needs.
What else could I say? She is good-natured and
affectionate. Cares a lot about family and has the
desire to understand and help others. This brave
and bound incredible person is the one I have the
pleasure to say that she is my friend. Besides captivating
me, she has also won my heart and conquered a unique place in my life. Flavia, I love you and I am very grateful for accepting me into your life.
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HAVING A FRIEND IS ALL WE NEED
My journey through life has been mostly alone
and I have gotten used to that way of living, insofar
I never had too many friends, although
sometimes I have told myself, in the
silence of the night, under the brightness
of the stars that it wouldn't be bad to have
a friend with whom I could share my
deepest feelings and boldest dreams.
I believe that nothing comes to us by chance,
as much as it might seem like fate, the
Universe always conspires in my favor, and
once more, it didn't disappoint me. I have
been graced with a gorgeous gift. I simply
won a very special friend. She is sensitive
and intelligent and her name dates back
to the Flavian dynasty of the Roman Empire.
She has the mind of the queens, and at first
seems really self-conscious and strong,
but inside her armored suit, she hides a warm
and passionate heart. Her many talents and
natural abilities make her sought-after as a leader.
Indeed, she is a very trustworthy friend and the
best anyone could ever have. Always ready to
support and understand my weaknesses and needs.
What else could I say? She is good-natured and
affectionate. Cares a lot about family and has the
desire to understand and help others. This brave
and bound incredible person is the one I have the
pleasure to say that she is my friend. Besides captivating
me, she has also won my heart and conquered a unique place in my life. Flavia, I love you and I am very grateful for accepting me into your life.
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My journey through life has been mostly alone
and I have gotten used to that way of living, insofar
I never had too many friends, although
sometimes I have told myself, in the
silence of the night, under the brightness
of the stars that it wouldn't be bad to have
a friend with whom I could share my
deepest feelings and boldest dreams.
I believe that nothing comes to us by chance,
as much as it might seem like fate, the
Universe always conspires in my favor, and
once more, it didn't disappoint me. I have
been graced with a gorgeous gift. I simply
won a very special friend. She is sensitive
and intelligent and her name dates back
to the Flavian dynasty of the Roman Empire.
She has the mind of the queens, and at first
seems really self-conscious and strong,
but inside her armored suit, she hides a warm
and passionate heart. Her many talents and
natural abilities make her sought-after as a leader.
Indeed, she is a very trustworthy friend and the
best anyone could ever have. Always ready to
support and understand my weaknesses and needs.
What else could I say? She is good-natured and
affectionate. Cares a lot about family and has the
desire to understand and help others. This brave
and bound incredible person is the one I have the
pleasure to say that she is my friend. Besides captivating
me, she has also won my heart and conquered a unique place in my life. Flavia, I love you and I am very grateful for accepting me into your life.
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WRITER'S DAY-DREAM
A writer is like a lonely seeker
who wanders boundlessly while
his imagination runs wildly
in an endless search for creativity
As the sages, the writer takes refuge
from the turmoil of the outside world
plunging into his imagination
to gaze upon his own deep thoughts.
A writer goes beyond the wildest dreams
imagining into the remote caves on
windswept and mist-shrouded mountains
to let the hours and minutes dribble away without concern.
The routine of a writer is as lonely as
a snow leopard in its free-living on the rocky
outcrops and sheer cliffs, wandering
aimlessly among the dead ends.
Always unflagging, despite the barriers along
the way, giving up is never an option. All that
really counts is to keep on going to cross the
wilderness of the ideas and reach the desired paradise.
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A writer is like a lonely seeker
who wanders boundlessly while
his imagination runs wildly
in an endless search for creativity
As the sages, the writer takes refuge
from the turmoil of the outside world
plunging into his imagination
to gaze upon his own deep thoughts.
A writer goes beyond the wildest dreams
imagining into the remote caves on
windswept and mist-shrouded mountains
to let the hours and minutes dribble away without concern.
The routine of a writer is as lonely as
a snow leopard in its free-living on the rocky
outcrops and sheer cliffs, wandering
aimlessly among the dead ends.
Always unflagging, despite the barriers along
the way, giving up is never an option. All that
really counts is to keep on going to cross the
wilderness of the ideas and reach the desired paradise.
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WHO YOU REALLY SEE
People have lived a unique period,
forced to wear masks as a way
of protecting themselves from an outward
enemy with scant liberty.
Maybe, no one has ever lived without masks. Who has never hidden
behind invisible veils, worried
about the prejudgment of others.
Along with the life, day after day,
we'll meet up with oodles of
people but very few
showing their true faces.
The vast majority is not brave
enough to show their true inner
or, perhaps, they don't even know
who they really are.
It's easier to live under the roles
imposed to us by life instead
of facing our real selves in a
pursue to uncover - Who am I really?
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People have lived a unique period,
forced to wear masks as a way
of protecting themselves from an outward
enemy with scant liberty.
Maybe, no one has ever lived without masks. Who has never hidden
behind invisible veils, worried
about the prejudgment of others.
Along with the life, day after day,
we'll meet up with oodles of
people but very few
showing their true faces.
The vast majority is not brave
enough to show their true inner
or, perhaps, they don't even know
who they really are.
It's easier to live under the roles
imposed to us by life instead
of facing our real selves in a
pursue to uncover - Who am I really?
#review #LucianadeLemos #poetry
WHO YOU REALLY SEE
People have lived a unique period,
forced to wear masks as a way
of protecting themselves from an outward
enemy with scant liberty.
Maybe, no one has ever lived without masks. Who has never hidden
behind invisible veils, worried
about the prejudgment of others.
Along with the life, day after day,
we'll meet up with oodles of
people but very few
showing their true faces.
The vast majority is not brave
enough to show their true inner
or, perhaps, they don't even know
who they really are.
It's easier to live under the roles
imposed to us by life instead
of facing our real selves in a
pursue to uncover - Who am I really?
#review #LucianadeLemos #poetry
People have lived a unique period,
forced to wear masks as a way
of protecting themselves from an outward
enemy with scant liberty.
Maybe, no one has ever lived without masks. Who has never hidden
behind invisible veils, worried
about the prejudgment of others.
Along with the life, day after day,
we'll meet up with oodles of
people but very few
showing their true faces.
The vast majority is not brave
enough to show their true inner
or, perhaps, they don't even know
who they really are.
It's easier to live under the roles
imposed to us by life instead
of facing our real selves in a
pursue to uncover - Who am I really?
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WHO YOU REALLY SEE
People have lived a unique period,
forced to wear masks as a way
of protecting themselves from an outward
enemy with scant liberty.
Maybe, no one has ever lived without masks. Who has never hidden
behind invisible veils, worried
about the prejudgment of others.
Along with the life, day after day,
we'll meet up with oodles of
people but very few
showing their true faces.
The vast majority is not brave
enough to show their true inner
or, perhaps, they don't even know
who they really are.
It's easier to live under the roles
imposed to us by life instead
of facing our real selves in a
pursue to uncover - Who am I really?
#review #LucianadeLemos #poetry
People have lived a unique period,
forced to wear masks as a way
of protecting themselves from an outward
enemy with scant liberty.
Maybe, no one has ever lived without masks. Who has never hidden
behind invisible veils, worried
about the prejudgment of others.
Along with the life, day after day,
we'll meet up with oodles of
people but very few
showing their true faces.
The vast majority is not brave
enough to show their true inner
or, perhaps, they don't even know
who they really are.
It's easier to live under the roles
imposed to us by life instead
of facing our real selves in a
pursue to uncover - Who am I really?
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SILENCE REALLY EXISTS?
In a strident world
silence is valuable
as the purest gold.
Rare in the outward,
it's abounding deep inside
of the conscious minds.
The poets carry
deeply into themselves the
still joy of their soul.
The silence is the
most powerful internal
source of bliss and grace.
Further, it helps us
to find purpose, peace and keep
faith in the unknown.
Meditation links
self with its interior
inmost quietness.
Through the silence be
aware of bitter feelings
just to let them go.
Listen to the voice
of silence is like hearing
the soul whispering.
Practice the silence
and bring more light into your
finite existence.
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In a strident world
silence is valuable
as the purest gold.
Rare in the outward,
it's abounding deep inside
of the conscious minds.
The poets carry
deeply into themselves the
still joy of their soul.
The silence is the
most powerful internal
source of bliss and grace.
Further, it helps us
to find purpose, peace and keep
faith in the unknown.
Meditation links
self with its interior
inmost quietness.
Through the silence be
aware of bitter feelings
just to let them go.
Listen to the voice
of silence is like hearing
the soul whispering.
Practice the silence
and bring more light into your
finite existence.
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CHRISTMAS TIME
In childhood, there is the magic of Santa Claus.
Families gather to follow traditions,
the hearts brimming good feelings and joyfulness.
Yet, children have no idea of what was to come
ahead, and naturally, simply they know how
to enjoy the here and now.
The festive spirit fills the air even if you're not
exuding the cheer others expect. Like the wind,
the message that you are there to celebrate is everywhere.
As the sun shines every day, to be visibly smiley is
a requirement. Do not end up forced to feel cheerful at
all costs. To be reflective doesn't mean being sad.
Take time to reflect on how you feel. Take time
to contemplate nature, and you'll see that even
on a beautiful sunny day, not all birds are singing,
not all plants in a garden are blooming together.
No matter if it is summertime, some days will be
dark and rainy while the sun is hidden behind the clouds.
Although it seems to be a happy time for everyone,
at times what is really shown hardly ever is the same as what
is being felt. Most people live simply stuck to customs
without giving themselves a chance to reflect on their
true deep feelings. They go through life like stumps
that go down adrift in the currents of a raging river.
The Earth cries out to humanity to respect its rhythm and
men insist on imposing their own terms. Get in the mood of
Christmas to gather with the loved ones, not only to give
and receive gifts but also to allow yourself to turn inward
to feel your own emotions, to hear the voice of the silence.
Why wait for Christmas Day to celebrate life?
Live each day of life as if it was the last one. Wake up
every day and be brave enough to cling and accept a
humble position like the moss. Create your own roots
to be able to yield to storms, and yet grow robust like the tree.
That way one can weather life like a rock. Despite the sun
burn, there are leaf shadows everywhere. Just be yourself!
#review #LucianadeLemos #poetry
In childhood, there is the magic of Santa Claus.
Families gather to follow traditions,
the hearts brimming good feelings and joyfulness.
Yet, children have no idea of what was to come
ahead, and naturally, simply they know how
to enjoy the here and now.
The festive spirit fills the air even if you're not
exuding the cheer others expect. Like the wind,
the message that you are there to celebrate is everywhere.
As the sun shines every day, to be visibly smiley is
a requirement. Do not end up forced to feel cheerful at
all costs. To be reflective doesn't mean being sad.
Take time to reflect on how you feel. Take time
to contemplate nature, and you'll see that even
on a beautiful sunny day, not all birds are singing,
not all plants in a garden are blooming together.
No matter if it is summertime, some days will be
dark and rainy while the sun is hidden behind the clouds.
Although it seems to be a happy time for everyone,
at times what is really shown hardly ever is the same as what
is being felt. Most people live simply stuck to customs
without giving themselves a chance to reflect on their
true deep feelings. They go through life like stumps
that go down adrift in the currents of a raging river.
The Earth cries out to humanity to respect its rhythm and
men insist on imposing their own terms. Get in the mood of
Christmas to gather with the loved ones, not only to give
and receive gifts but also to allow yourself to turn inward
to feel your own emotions, to hear the voice of the silence.
Why wait for Christmas Day to celebrate life?
Live each day of life as if it was the last one. Wake up
every day and be brave enough to cling and accept a
humble position like the moss. Create your own roots
to be able to yield to storms, and yet grow robust like the tree.
That way one can weather life like a rock. Despite the sun
burn, there are leaf shadows everywhere. Just be yourself!
#review #LucianadeLemos #poetry
CHRISTMAS TIME
In childhood, there is the magic of Santa Claus.
Families gather to follow traditions,
the hearts brimming good feelings and joyfulness.
Yet, children have no idea of what was to come
ahead, and naturally, simply they know how
to enjoy the here and now.
The festive spirit fills the air even if you're not
exuding the cheer others expect. Like the wind,
the message that you are there to celebrate is everywhere.
As the sun shines every day, to be visibly smiley is
a requirement. Do not end up forced to feel cheerful at
all costs. To be reflective doesn't mean being sad.
Take time to reflect on how you feel. Take time
to contemplate nature, and you'll see that even
on a beautiful sunny day, not all birds are singing,
not all plants in a garden are blooming together.
No matter if it is summertime, some days will be
dark and rainy while the sun is hidden behind the clouds.
Although it seems to be a happy time for everyone,
at times what is really shown hardly ever is the same as what
is being felt. Most people live simply stuck to customs
without giving themselves a chance to reflect on their
true deep feelings. They go through life like stumps
that go down adrift in the currents of a raging river.
The Earth cries out to humanity to respect its rhythm and
men insist on imposing their own terms. Get in the mood of
Christmas to gather with the loved ones, not only to give
and receive gifts but also to allow yourself to turn inward
to feel your own emotions, to hear the voice of the silence.
Why wait for Christmas Day to celebrate life?
Live each day of life as if it was the last one. Wake up
every day and be brave enough to cling and accept a
humble position like the moss. Create your own roots
to be able to yield to storms, and yet grow robust like the tree.
That way one can weather life like a rock. Despite the sun
burn, there are leaf shadows everywhere. Just be yourself!
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In childhood, there is the magic of Santa Claus.
Families gather to follow traditions,
the hearts brimming good feelings and joyfulness.
Yet, children have no idea of what was to come
ahead, and naturally, simply they know how
to enjoy the here and now.
The festive spirit fills the air even if you're not
exuding the cheer others expect. Like the wind,
the message that you are there to celebrate is everywhere.
As the sun shines every day, to be visibly smiley is
a requirement. Do not end up forced to feel cheerful at
all costs. To be reflective doesn't mean being sad.
Take time to reflect on how you feel. Take time
to contemplate nature, and you'll see that even
on a beautiful sunny day, not all birds are singing,
not all plants in a garden are blooming together.
No matter if it is summertime, some days will be
dark and rainy while the sun is hidden behind the clouds.
Although it seems to be a happy time for everyone,
at times what is really shown hardly ever is the same as what
is being felt. Most people live simply stuck to customs
without giving themselves a chance to reflect on their
true deep feelings. They go through life like stumps
that go down adrift in the currents of a raging river.
The Earth cries out to humanity to respect its rhythm and
men insist on imposing their own terms. Get in the mood of
Christmas to gather with the loved ones, not only to give
and receive gifts but also to allow yourself to turn inward
to feel your own emotions, to hear the voice of the silence.
Why wait for Christmas Day to celebrate life?
Live each day of life as if it was the last one. Wake up
every day and be brave enough to cling and accept a
humble position like the moss. Create your own roots
to be able to yield to storms, and yet grow robust like the tree.
That way one can weather life like a rock. Despite the sun
burn, there are leaf shadows everywhere. Just be yourself!
#review #LucianadeLemos #poetry
THIS CHRISTMAS I WILL SPEND WITH SOMEONE SPECIAL
A person I have learned to admire
and to cohabit. Together we have built a deep relationship
full of complicities. Sometimes, we disagree but
it's a temporary thing.
We like listening to the silence and nature is our biggest
inspiration. We know one should live one day
at a time. Every morning we receive a blank sheet to write another chapter of our lives on it.
We have already written many pages, some are better
forgetten and others should just be turned, the most special ones
are stored in our memories and many others are still
to be written. And like this we are leaving our marks.
Every day we try to do what we think is
right, we do our best and avoid shortcuts.
Our motto is to be a little bit better every day
and never give up dreaming. We live intensely!
We have the Universe as our spiritual guide and with it
we have learned that the best gift one has ever received was
the divine breath that allows us to wake up every day,
breathe, celebrate life, and thank for another day.
We reborn every morning as the sun rises
on the horizon, majestic and determined to shine, even
when the clouds hide its brightness. It never backs up.
December 25 will be no different, just a new rebirth.
I WILL SPEND CHRISTMAS WITH ME! AND YOU?
Celebrate your Christmas and CELEBRATE LIFE every day!
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
#review #LucianadeLemos #poetry
A person I have learned to admire
and to cohabit. Together we have built a deep relationship
full of complicities. Sometimes, we disagree but
it's a temporary thing.
We like listening to the silence and nature is our biggest
inspiration. We know one should live one day
at a time. Every morning we receive a blank sheet to write another chapter of our lives on it.
We have already written many pages, some are better
forgetten and others should just be turned, the most special ones
are stored in our memories and many others are still
to be written. And like this we are leaving our marks.
Every day we try to do what we think is
right, we do our best and avoid shortcuts.
Our motto is to be a little bit better every day
and never give up dreaming. We live intensely!
We have the Universe as our spiritual guide and with it
we have learned that the best gift one has ever received was
the divine breath that allows us to wake up every day,
breathe, celebrate life, and thank for another day.
We reborn every morning as the sun rises
on the horizon, majestic and determined to shine, even
when the clouds hide its brightness. It never backs up.
December 25 will be no different, just a new rebirth.
I WILL SPEND CHRISTMAS WITH ME! AND YOU?
Celebrate your Christmas and CELEBRATE LIFE every day!
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
#review #LucianadeLemos #poetry
LIFE OUT OF THE EXTREMES
Once in a while, I surprise myself by peering
at the deep blue sky with a vague stare wondering:
Why every start is so arduous and challenging,
and as we go further it seems an obvious ending?
Why do we barely notice what is betwixt the start and the end?
A river starts in its spring and flows down crossing
all barriers along its way, bravely and unquestioning.
The stakes are not merely the stretched distance to the
sea, but its resilience to take a detour every time
something clogs its flow toward its end, the seagoing.
Some days are so difficult to begin as the feeling
of aiming to start a car without a starter engine.
Instead of taking one step at a time, one is concerned
about the results rather than the worthy useful actions. Indeed,
we very often waste our time barking at the wrong tree.
The sun rises at dawn and shines until twilight arises.
The night only comes after a whole day has totally gone.
No matter how fast you want to, the day will always have
twenty-four hours. If one knows how to use the time well, he
will see that life is pretty long. It's up to you not to waste it.
The gap between birth and death is life to be lived in a
confusing world in constant motion and change. Also, the
ebb and flow of our emotions are like the high and low tides,
depending on the bend of the sun and moon. The secret of
living well is walking along the midway, avoiding extremes.
Yesterday might influence tomorrow, but it has already gone
and about the future, we know nothing. What really counts is
the present moment cause it is where we exist, it is where we
can make all the difference, it is where we can be who we really
are. Stay aware when the clock of fate rings that the time is now.
It is never late nor soon when we perceive the patience of
nature going through each season without a rush. The Spring
always comes before the Summer, the Winter waits for the
Autumn to go by. According to the cycle of life is not only
wise but also vital to feel when it's the time for the next step.
#review #LucianadeLemos #poetry
Once in a while, I surprise myself by peering
at the deep blue sky with a vague stare wondering:
Why every start is so arduous and challenging,
and as we go further it seems an obvious ending?
Why do we barely notice what is betwixt the start and the end?
A river starts in its spring and flows down crossing
all barriers along its way, bravely and unquestioning.
The stakes are not merely the stretched distance to the
sea, but its resilience to take a detour every time
something clogs its flow toward its end, the seagoing.
Some days are so difficult to begin as the feeling
of aiming to start a car without a starter engine.
Instead of taking one step at a time, one is concerned
about the results rather than the worthy useful actions. Indeed,
we very often waste our time barking at the wrong tree.
The sun rises at dawn and shines until twilight arises.
The night only comes after a whole day has totally gone.
No matter how fast you want to, the day will always have
twenty-four hours. If one knows how to use the time well, he
will see that life is pretty long. It's up to you not to waste it.
The gap between birth and death is life to be lived in a
confusing world in constant motion and change. Also, the
ebb and flow of our emotions are like the high and low tides,
depending on the bend of the sun and moon. The secret of
living well is walking along the midway, avoiding extremes.
Yesterday might influence tomorrow, but it has already gone
and about the future, we know nothing. What really counts is
the present moment cause it is where we exist, it is where we
can make all the difference, it is where we can be who we really
are. Stay aware when the clock of fate rings that the time is now.
It is never late nor soon when we perceive the patience of
nature going through each season without a rush. The Spring
always comes before the Summer, the Winter waits for the
Autumn to go by. According to the cycle of life is not only
wise but also vital to feel when it's the time for the next step.
#review #LucianadeLemos #poetry
TIME'S FLEETING NATURE
One year or should I say twelve months? Whichever, they are
just two of the multiple units of time. Through the marks
of the sun and the behavior of the moon in their movements
around the Earth, humans defined them. Thereby arises the timekeeping systems which are known as calendars. They are
solar, lunar, or solilunar, all of them delimit time.
Calendars, as well as units of time, are nothing but
some of the infinite symbols, humans have created to allow themselves to set their messages, to communicate, and to
understand each other, and even to talk to their own minds.
Every word that we learn is just a symbol of something
real or imaginary that has a specific meaning for each one.
Why shall we believe that everything learned is true? Why
live submitted to any units of time as if they were absolute?
Like the sun, the moon, as well as life itself, people have their
own cycles. Time is single and runs differently for each person.
The best would be to become a master of our own time. Each
moment is unique and exclusive. Don't let it pass in vain.
Clocks, calendars, dates, everything is simply imperfect
recreations of a gadget everyone carries inside the chest.
The same way that our eyes can gaze at the sky and our ears
can hear the birds singing, our heart senses the time. So, all
the time that is unnoticed is as fleeting as a snowflake, as unnoticeable as the colors of the rainbow for a blind.
Unfortunately, there are so many blind and deaf hearts around us
that, although they are beating, they are unable to perceive anything. Hearts striking such as instruments out of tune in total disaccord
with one's body and mind. Thus, be sure that your heart is beating for the right causes and in its own rhythm. Be conscious of the power of the time, lived with love and faith. Time is as fleeting as life. Be alert.
#review #LucianadeLemos #poetry
I wish you the best in 2021!
One year or should I say twelve months? Whichever, they are
just two of the multiple units of time. Through the marks
of the sun and the behavior of the moon in their movements
around the Earth, humans defined them. Thereby arises the timekeeping systems which are known as calendars. They are
solar, lunar, or solilunar, all of them delimit time.
Calendars, as well as units of time, are nothing but
some of the infinite symbols, humans have created to allow themselves to set their messages, to communicate, and to
understand each other, and even to talk to their own minds.
Every word that we learn is just a symbol of something
real or imaginary that has a specific meaning for each one.
Why shall we believe that everything learned is true? Why
live submitted to any units of time as if they were absolute?
Like the sun, the moon, as well as life itself, people have their
own cycles. Time is single and runs differently for each person.
The best would be to become a master of our own time. Each
moment is unique and exclusive. Don't let it pass in vain.
Clocks, calendars, dates, everything is simply imperfect
recreations of a gadget everyone carries inside the chest.
The same way that our eyes can gaze at the sky and our ears
can hear the birds singing, our heart senses the time. So, all
the time that is unnoticed is as fleeting as a snowflake, as unnoticeable as the colors of the rainbow for a blind.
Unfortunately, there are so many blind and deaf hearts around us
that, although they are beating, they are unable to perceive anything. Hearts striking such as instruments out of tune in total disaccord
with one's body and mind. Thus, be sure that your heart is beating for the right causes and in its own rhythm. Be conscious of the power of the time, lived with love and faith. Time is as fleeting as life. Be alert.
#review #LucianadeLemos #poetry
I wish you the best in 2021!