"We don't read and write poetry because it is cute. We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race. And the human race is filled with passion. And medecine, law, buisness, engineering - these are noble pursuits and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love - these things are what we stay alive for."

and here you go!

there's my beloved brother daniel standing on a mountain in new zealand!

i am so proud and happy for him

and you have to admit - it looks breathtaking!

he came back last friday and stayed over for a couple of days

which is great because i've really missed him!

and he had so many great stories and adventures to tell

i couldn't stop listening and wondering if i will ever go there myself.

he brought me and my mama some souvenirs and i absolutely adore them!

and, best of all, he invited me to a kajak trip this summer through the country

just with him and the wind and water.

what a lovely thing to look forward to, i'd say.

☼

oh darling

it was one of those march days
when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold,
when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade
and we just stood there smiling at each other 
with a look of comforting surprise on our faces
because, you know, it has always been you, darling.

always