Tag Archives: Rilke

It’s All Connected, Even the Dragons —

I woke up this morning and found I was thinking about dragons. A little strange, when I think how the sun was shining on hot pink rhododendron blossoms and the sky was blue and brilliant. Nothing fierce or dragon-y in sight … Continue reading

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The Hero, the Princess, and the Dragon: What If?

How should we be able to forget those ancient myths that are at the beginning of all peoples, the myths about dragons that at the last moment turn into princesses; perhaps all the dragons of our lives are princesses who … Continue reading

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A Touch of the Poet: Autumn Day

Mister! It’s time. Summer was awesome. But now you’ve got to cast your shadow on the old clock. So, let the wind blow in the fields. Command the last fruits to ripen. Grant them two more southern days. Press them … Continue reading

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