From The Poetry Vault...

While reading a book of poetry ('The World's Favorite Love Poems' edited by Suheil Bushrui) I came across a poem I just had to share. I love poetry, and if I stumble upon a particular poem that speaks to my feminine sensibilities, I'll make sure to post it in this new addition to the blog- 'From The Poetry Vault...'



Diarmad O'Curnain
Love's Despair
-translated from Gaelic (Irish origins) by George Sigerson

I know not the night from day,

   Nor thrush from cuckoo gray

Nor cloud from the sun that shines above thee-

   Nor freezing cold from heat

   Nor friend-if friend I meet-

I but know-heart's love!-I love thee

   Love that my Life began,

   Love, that will close life's span,

Love that grows ever by love-giving:

   Love,from the first to last

   Love, till all life be passed,

Love that loves on after living!