a star without a name
when a baby is taken from the wet nurse,
it easily forgets her
and starts eating solid food.
seeds feed awhile on ground,
then lift up into the sun.
so you should taste the filtered light
and work your way toward wisdom
with no personal covering.
that's how you came here, like a star
without a name. move across the night sky
with those anonymous lights.
rumi
11 comments:
Just for once I can't agree with Rumi as I don't believe the child ever forgets.The rest I like!
Working toward wisdom is difficult to find the way there. Lots of interruptions and side trips along the way.
technobabe - what if you were to see wisdom as a process rather than a place. then all the interruptions and side trips would take on a different kind of value. have a peaceful day. steven
von - i'm with that thought also. steven
Wisdom is difficult to attain; interesting perspective on achieving it.
hi steven. I'm reading, just quietly.
Like a start without a name,
i love that.
my sense and experience lizzy is that wisdom arrives when you're ready for it. steven
have a peaceful day ellen steven
jack it's a beautiful phrase and a very cool thought. steven
A star without a name. I love that.
Steven, no, no you didn't miss the ball. It's in October every year. Cro just did a cute post on a picnic held at Willow Manor. (unbeknownst to me!)
I was wondering if you were done for the year yet. Soon!! Yay!!
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