Living, dying (Sandburg)

A brief but magical poem on how to live, and how to die, by Carl Sandburg --

 

Stars, Songs, Faces

Gather the stars if you wish it so.
Gather the songs and keep them.
Gather the faces of women.
Gather for keeping years and years.
And then . . .

Loosen your hands, let go and say goodby.

Let the stars and songs go.

Let the faces and years go.

Loosen your hands and say goodbye.

Comments

[Amanda M]

I've not consciously seen this poem by Carl Sandburg before. I love it. It reminds me of Meister Eckhart's words -- "If the only prayer you said in your whole life was 'thank you,' that would suffice."

[Ciara]

What a great comment. And it's always good to be reminded of Eckhart. Thank you, Amanda.

[MissTrixie]

It breaks my heart.