Spring
Frost-locked all the winter, Seeds, and roots, and stones of fruits, What shall make their sap ascend That they may put forth shoots? Tips of tender green, Leaf, or blade, or sheath; Telling of the hidden life That breaks forth underneath, Life nursed in its grave by Death. Blows the thaw-wind pleasantly, Drips the soaking … Continue reading
When You Are Old – A Valentine’s Day Poem
When you are old and grey and full of sleep, And nodding by the fire, take down this book, And slowly read, and dream of the soft look Your eyes had once, and of their shadows deep; How many loved your moments of glad grace, And loved your beauty with love false or true, But … Continue reading
A Human Relationship
An honorable human relationship — that is, one in which two people have the right to use the word “love” — is a process, delicate, violent, often terrifying to both persons involved, a process of refining the truths they can tell each other. It is important to do this because it breaks down human self-delusion … Continue reading
Christmastide
Love came down at Christmas, Love all lovely, Love Divine;Love was born at Christmas, Star and Angels gave the sign. Worship we the Godhead, Love Incarnate, Love Divine;Worship we our Jesus: But wherewith for sacred sign? Love shall be our token, Love be yours and love be mine,Love to God and all men, Love for … Continue reading
When I Started Loving Myself
When I started loving myself I understood that I’m always and at any given opportunity in the right place at the right time. And I understood that all that happens is right – from then on I could be calm. Today I know: It’s called TRUST. When I started to love myself I understood how … Continue reading
Princess Theodora von Auersperg 
Wonderful! 🧡🎵