Interior Portrait
by Rainer Maria Rilke
You don’t survive in me
because of memories;
nor are you mine because
of a lovely longing’s strength.
What does make you present
is the ardent detour
that a slow tenderness
traces in my blood.
I do not need
to see you appear;
being born sufficed for me
to lose you a little less.
Absolutely beautiful poem and fitting photo. Thanks for sharing this.
Splendid. I love Rilke’s writing. Have a blessed sunday, Paula.