~ Small pearls ~

(These are lovely writings from a dear friend's website; the translations don't do them justice, and for that I apologize in advance. France, thank you for giving me permission to post them.)

~ Remember? ~
Emotions are sacred, and memories are altars to the emotions.
When one has the chance to share them, it’s a shared prayer.
(original here)

~ The unit of measurement of absence ~
Maybe it is true that beauty tends to perfection;
however, when contemplating beauty in things,
one appreciates what is present,
whereas by contemplating perfection,
one considers what is absent.
Therefore, one should hold perfection as model,
but not as unit of measurement.
Unless one wants to discuss absence.
(original here)

~ SMS stories #2 - Three Brothers ~
The first brother was born poor and died rich.
The second was born rich and died poor.
The third was born and died,
believing that richness and poverty only concern the living.
(original here)

~ SMS stories #4 – Absence ~
You promise and demand Eternal Love.
I look at you, but I can only offer my unavailability.
Tangible absence.
It isn’t Love, but it’s eternal,
and it’s for you, to cherish.
(original here)

~ SMS stories #11 – In transit ~
Moving train, wish you could look back,
apologizing to the grounded feet,
the disillusioned, dazed ears.
But it’s not time to stop.
Will you ever?
(original here)