This week's PhotoHunt theme is "Alive."
A foggy morning in Venice. Some places and sights and even poems can make you glad to be alive.
I Believe in All
I believe in all that has never yet been spoken.
I want to free what waits within me
so that what no one has dared to wish for
may for once spring clear
without my contriving.
If this is arrogant, God, forgive me,
but this is what I need to say.
May what I do flow from me like a river,
no forcing and no holding back,
the way it is with children.
Then in these swelling and ebbing currents,
these deepening tides moving out, returning,
I will sing you as no one ever has,
streaming through widening channels
into the open sea.
~ Rainer Maria Rilke ~
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Comments (18)
Beautiful words and photograph. Some scenes and words are good reminders of how great it is to be alive. Happy weekend.
Posted by Carver | November 5, 2010 1:04 PM
Posted on November 5, 2010 13:04
What a beautiful and inspiring poem. Wonderful photo choice too :) Happy weekend!
Posted by Sue St Clair | November 5, 2010 1:11 PM
Posted on November 5, 2010 13:11
those are really beautiful words. and foggy days really make me more alive.
thanks for asking about the kitties. they have shown progress; except that the young one initiates play and the older one is not having any of it.
Posted by Ewok | November 5, 2010 1:21 PM
Posted on November 5, 2010 13:21
Ahhh, beautiful foggy morning and great poem! happy weekend!
Posted by Mar | November 5, 2010 1:38 PM
Posted on November 5, 2010 13:38
Pure bliss - the photo and the words are surely inspirational. There's something about a Rilke pen.
Posted by menehune | November 5, 2010 2:58 PM
Posted on November 5, 2010 14:58
Love the poem and the photo. Very thoughtful entry this week.
Posted by ancient one | November 5, 2010 3:00 PM
Posted on November 5, 2010 15:00
Hi Annie, I love your photo and take on this week's theme. That's a Beautiful poem. And you are so right, there are some things that makes me glad to be alive and seeing Venice is one of them for me too.
Thanks for this lovely image and poem. Have a great weekend.
Posted by Kathy (Trekcapri) | November 5, 2010 9:50 PM
Posted on November 5, 2010 21:50
Like your photo but *love* the poem! Thanks for sharing both. :b
Posted by YTSL | November 5, 2010 11:51 PM
Posted on November 5, 2010 23:51
great photo with wonderful poem to match.
Posted by life ramblings | November 6, 2010 3:28 AM
Posted on November 6, 2010 03:28
I agree - there are certain sights that just make you feel more energized. Venice arising out of the fog sure is one!
Have a wonderful weekend.
Posted by Jerry | November 6, 2010 9:28 AM
Posted on November 6, 2010 09:28
Thanks for sharing this beautiful poem. I'm just glad to be alive.
Posted by eastcoastlife | November 6, 2010 9:28 AM
Posted on November 6, 2010 09:28
a beautiful poem to go with this dreamy photo. i feel like singing when i see or experience something really beautiful.
enjoy our day!
Posted by Luna Miranda | November 6, 2010 11:47 AM
Posted on November 6, 2010 11:47
that is a gorgeous photo and the poem is perfect for the theme...very well done!
Posted by SmalltownRN | November 6, 2010 11:53 AM
Posted on November 6, 2010 11:53
It's so beautiful!
PhotoHunt-Alive
Posted by Manang Kim,USA | November 6, 2010 12:11 PM
Posted on November 6, 2010 12:11
Love this, Annie. Rilke is such a gifted poet. I had not read this one of his poems before so thank you for sharing it. Fits beautifully with your gorgeous photo.
Posted by Anne | November 6, 2010 7:03 PM
Posted on November 6, 2010 19:03
Beautiful poem and photo,Annie. Hope you are having a wonderful weekend!
Posted by sheri | November 6, 2010 10:17 PM
Posted on November 6, 2010 22:17
Venice is beautiful no matter what the weather. Very cool photo and inspiring poem.
Posted by girasoli | November 7, 2010 2:08 AM
Posted on November 7, 2010 02:08
Thank you for your comments everyone. This was an inspiring theme and I enjoyed looking at your posts.
Posted by Annie | November 8, 2010 9:14 AM
Posted on November 8, 2010 09:14