OH why is heaven built so far,
Oh why is earth set so remote?
I cannot reach the nearest star
That hangs afloat.
I would not care to reach the moon,
One round monotonous of change;
Yet even she repeats her tune
Beyond my range.
I never watch the scatter'd fire
Of stars, or sun's far-trailing train,
But all my heart is one desire,
And all in vain:
For I am bound with fleshly bands,
Joy, beauty, lie beyond my scope;
I strain my heart, I stretch my hands,
And catch at hope.
(Christina Rossetti)
Thursday, 15 November 2007
de profundis
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4 comments:
That has always been one of my favorites of Van Gogh.
I prefer this one of Starry Night truth be told.
I love this one too, less seen but also one of my favourites.
Hello, ma amie! Just had to comment on your blog here too - this is one of my favourite paintings in the whole world - I admit that I cried when I stood in front of this one!
It's an amazing one, Lea, I know what you mean. Thanks for visit.
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