I am who I have always been
a shiver of soft reeds beside the river
or the cascade of waterfall.
Gypsy crows rise to a soft dawn sky
gathering their kind they circle
back for me.
I can scarcely bear the
splendor of the world,
it’s wonder humbles
the wisp of me.
Minutiae of eyes and ears
and speechless tongue
Stunned by the promise
of a red sunrise.
Elegant trees lift up
their mighty arms,
grand gods in prayer,
host to creatures
large and small,
a cornucopia of life
fills their noble crowns.
I want to sail across the sea,
this tiny fleck that is me,
a winged bird bearer of
no possession,
fragment of the universe.
Translation by Bernd Hutschenreuther
Ein geflügelter Vogel sein
Ich vermag kaum, den Glanz
der Welt zu enthüllen,
ihre Wunder schmälern
noch meine Winzigkeit.
Details von Augen und Ohren
und Zunge, stumm,
erstaunt vom Versprechen
eines Sonnenaufgangs.
Vornehme Bäume erheben
ihre erhabenen Arme,
mächtige Götter im Gebet,
Gastgeber unzähliger Geschöpfe,
abgezupft in rot und grün,
Füllhörner mit Nüssen und Beeren
zieren ihre edlen Kronen.
Ich möchte das Meer durchsegeln,
winziger Fleck, der ich bin,
ein geflügelter Vogel, Träger
keines Besitzes, ein erfreuliches
Fragment des Alls,
einem jeden sichtbar.
Deutsch: Bernd Hutschenreuther
Beautiful poem and art!
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Thank you so much!
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For me, your words are a tribute to creation. Beautifully done, Holly!!!
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Thank you Frank!
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Wow, you made me smile tonight with your words my sister! They always birth happiness which stays! May our God bless you with amazing joy to always dance in your way you share with us! Sending spiritual hugs your way!
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Thank you so much Wendell, hugs to you my friend and many beautiful blessings in the new year.
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Holly, now this is my favorite one. I love it so much. It’s incredibly beautiful and meaningful.
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Thank you Gigi, I’m really happy you like this.
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It’s wonderful.
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Thank you Gi 😊
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I love it (and the art too).
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Thank you Paula
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Wonderful words, beautifully crafted …
Have a pleasant day!
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Thank you. A pleasant day to you!
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Dankeschön 🐬
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Absolutely beautiful.
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Thank you Tara
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Great work!
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Thank you
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Reblogged this on Ace Friends & Bloggers News.
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Thank you so much Ian
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Beautiful. The last stanza is Art
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Thank you.
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Beautiful, Holly. The art is perfect, too.
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Thank you Merrill.
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wunderschön, , lass es dir, wie das Wetter auch ist, gut gehen, Klaus
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Dankeschön lieber Klaus. 😊
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gerne
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😊
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Beau poème 🙂
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Merci Ghyslaine. 😊
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This is amazing, Holly. Breathlessly beautiful. I love the personal insignificance and yet the sense of belonging, a part of it all.
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Thank l you so much Diana, such a beautiful compliment.
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Yes, we are “fragments of the universe!”
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“We are stardust we are golden we are a billion years of carbon “ Crosby Stills Nash and Young. 🎶 🎵 🌷
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Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
GOOD TRANSLATION, HOLLY! WITH YOUR OWN SPECIAL TOUCHE!
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Thank you so much Jon.
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Gorgeous!
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Thank you 😊
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Such a beautiful poem. I think of ancient Celtic lands where trees held special respect when nature was religion. Here is a goose down quilt of warmth in a world grown cold.
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A lovely thought and beautiful compliment, thank you Dan.
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I’ve never regretted how such beauty in poetry creates dreamy worlds and places for my mind’s eye to see. Of course, I do get carried away and that’s my favorite part.
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Nor I, what other cause could there be for escaping into the ethereal world of fantasy but to be carried away.
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Exactly! My Buzz Lightyear soul is always soaring to infinity and beyond. 🚀
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With all your multifaceted perspectives I enjoy your sense of humor most. 😊
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really great!
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Thank you!
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Thank you !
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A thing of beauty!
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Thank you so much Orville!
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Materialism is a curse.
It’s nice to have things, but the quality and purpose of my life is not dependant on them.
I adore my books. If I lose one or more, I won’t cry, but I will remember them fondly. If moths ate all of my Art Gowns, oh well, I’ll make another.
However, those I love, who are never ever possessions are the energy that keep me flying with your Gypsy crows, your winged birds who have no possessions.
This piece hits home. Luv it, Holly!
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Thank you Resa, so much insight into this, so very true.
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Poetry to the soul, poetry of its beautiful art and words. 🙂
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Thank you Charlie. 😊
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You’re so welcome my friend. 🙂
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🌷
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Thank you for another wonderful poem, Holly! Many thanks for the great translation too. Michael
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Thanks Michael. Translation compliments of Bernd at Neues Vom Hutschi.
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Yes, definitely.! But as i remember your German is very professional too. 🙂
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