Night Poem From Khandro (Sat.)

[Khandro]

LONGINGS

Like the beautiful bodies of those who died before growing old,
sadly shut away in sumptuous mausoleum,
roses by the head, jasmine at the feet --
so appear the longings that have passed
without being satisfied, not one of them granted
a single night of pleasure, or one of its radiant mornings.


Constantine P. Cavafy

[margarettom]

Lovely - but sad.

Standing by the Grave by Felix Dennis

[margarettom]

Standing by the Grave by Felix Dennis

‘Was there much pain?’
Not much.
A little when I could not find the door.

‘The door to where?’
The door....
The door to being loved. A weary climb.

‘You found love then?’
Oh yes.
As much as I deserved - and maybe more.

‘Behind the door?’
No, no.
I had it on my person all the time.

[Khandro]

Margaret: I knew the name but didn't know of his poetry, had to look him up - he must have died the richest poet in Christendom :0)

[margarettom]

I didn’t realise that. I know he did live readings, so that probably helped his popularity. Interesting background too.