Monday, August 29, 2016

The Calm of Infinity

To see a world in a grain of sand,
And heaven in a wild flower,
Hold infinity in the palm of your hand,
and eternity in an hour.
William Blake, English poet and artist (1757-1827)

Standing in an over-crowded commuter train that was running late, I closed my eyes and brought to mind this vacation snapshot. The infinity markings on the water, inscribed by a quiet canoe paddle, had intrigued me at the time. Remembering their peaceful calm soothed my agitated spirit, loosened the jawline and hushed the mind.


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  1. JohnAugust 30, 2016 at 7:59 AM

    "I will arise and go now, and go to Innisfree,
    And a small cabin build there, of clay and wattles made;
    Nine bean-rows will I have there, a hive for the honey-bee,
    And live alone in the bee-loud glade. "

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  2. ShariAugust 30, 2016 at 8:08 AM

    How lovely! Who is the inspired poet?

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  3. JohnAugust 30, 2016 at 10:44 AM

    ...it's W.B.Yeates - here's a link to the full piece:

    https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems-and-poets/poems/detail/43281

    The whole website looks very interesting - perhaps a useful source for future posts ?

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 1, 2016 at 7:23 PM

    Inspired paddling - I remember the moment well!

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