Whoever you are: step out of doors tonight,
Out of the room that lets you feel secure.
Infinity is open to your sight.
Whoever you are.
With eyes that have forgotten how to see
From viewing things already too well-known,
Lift up into the dark a huge, black tree
And put it in the heavens: tall, alone.
And you have made the world and all you see.
It ripens like the words still in your mouth.
And when at last you comprehend its truth,
Then close your eyes and gently set it free.
Hi Melanie.... well happy birthday to you... let me know if you ever get to the bay area these days... I am set up with new offices in Richmond and am spending my time in the East Bay now... lots going on... I am working as an in-house producer at this marvelous new venue... www.craneway.com
The Ancient One
(After Rilke)
Whoever you are: step out of doors tonight,
Out of the room that lets you feel secure.
Infinity is open to your sight.
Whoever you are.
With eyes that have forgotten how to see
From viewing things already too well-known,
Lift up into the dark a huge, black tree
And put it in the heavens: tall, alone.
And you have made the world and all you see.
It ripens like the words still in your mouth.
And when at last you comprehend its truth,
Then close your eyes and gently set it free.
~ Dana Gioia ~
May 6, 2009
jb
Mar 24, 2010
Richard Lukens
All the best.. miss you,
-Rick
Mar 25, 2010