A brief but magical poem on how to live, and how to die, by Carl Sandburg --
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.
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."
Posted by: Amanda M | May 14, 2006 at 01:01 PM
What a great comment. And it's always good to be reminded of Eckhart. Thank you, Amanda.
Posted by: Ciara | May 25, 2006 at 12:13 AM
It breaks my heart.
Posted by: MissTrixie | April 26, 2007 at 02:37 AM