Li Po's poetry has the intimate, other-worldly soul- searching of the 'Rubaaiyat of Omar Khaiyyam'.— Gemma Wiseman (@AuraGem) May 15, 2020
'I take my wine jug out among the flowers
to drink alone, without friends.
I raise my cup to entice the moon.
That, and my shadow, makes us three.' https://t.co/6c0po5GOco
Li Po was a Chinese poet of the Tang Dynasty. He wrote occasional verse and poems about his own life. His poetry is known for its clear imagery and conversational tone. His work influenced a number of 20th-century poets, including Ezra Pound and James Wright. Source: Poetry FoundationLove these words by Li Po...— Gemma Wiseman (@AuraGem) May 15, 2020
...'I sit and sing
and it is as if the moon
accompanies me; then if I
dance, it is my shadow that
dances along with me;...
I hope that one day
we three will meet again,
deep in the Milky Way.'
(Po's eerie preface to Shakespeare's witches later?)...
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Welcome to 2020 (and beyond we hope)...the year the world overturned with covid-19. This blog is intended to be an insight into my experiences this year - being wary of infection, but learning to live - see, think, wonder - differently. If you choose to comment, be supportive please. Thank you. Be safe. Namaste.