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A ROOM WITH A VIEW

“We cast a shadow on something wherever we stand, and it is no good moving from place to place to save things; because the shadow always follows. Choose a place where you won't do harm - yes, choose a place where you won't do very much harm, and stand in it for all you are worth, facing the sunshine.”

 

― E.M. Forster, A Room with a View

 

Soundtrack : www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DHJd9x7AG0

WAITING FOR THE MIRACLE – LEONARD COHEN

 

Whenever I need to affirm my belief

that the world is still beautiful beyond the grief

I look through the window to the distant view

and realise the dreams that lie beneath

waiting for Spring and Summer to come

so that this long bitter Winter can be put to bed soon

the sickness the rain; the snow and the feelings

that run high depress our moods and fill the room

inside our heads feel the pressure mounting

the lowlands that draw us up into the mountains

so that we can stand on the highest peak

find peace and solace in the knowledgeable fountain

I cast my eyes and drink in the view

the elexir of life that springs eternal and new

lifting my spirits and soul to the heavens

sweeping the cobwebs from my mind; whisper adieu

diamonds of dew glisten in sunlight

the long stretch of lawns awake from the night

the air is filled with the songbirds sweet melodies

the view from the window is such a beautiful sight

some trees are naked but buds are appearing

the evergreens are full and stand fat in the clearing

a shaft of sunrays enters the room through the window

alights on the windowsill charmingly and endearing

I could stand here or sit and read E M Forster's

A Room With A View; why remain in our cloisters

never be afraid to show your true feelings

love is the answer and the world is our oyster

small pearls of wisdom bead on my brow

moisten my lips reveal who I am now

I hid from the world too long so it seems

yet I found love and gave vent to my dreams and how

the epithany; the revelation; the windows that opened

the closed doors behind me that prevented me hoping

the past may shape us but we can still evolve

cast the shadows behind us; be a wonderful copine

draw strength from each other; put roots down in the Earth

look to the future; a glorious rebirth

so as I open this window of opportunity in my life

I value myself and give back for all I am worth.

 

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Uploaded on March 6, 2020
Taken on March 20, 2018