Tag Archives: Rainer Maria Rilke

Celebrating the Life of Rainer Maria Rilke

Posted on December 5, 2014 by new desert

Celebrating the life and work of Rainer Maria Rilke, born December 4, 1875 “Everywhere transience is plunging into the depths of Being… It is our task to imprint this temporary, perishable earth into ourselves so deeply, so painfully and passionately, … Continue reading →

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The Sonnets to Orpheus, II, 29 — Rainer Maria Rilke (in English and French)

Posted on October 24, 2013 by new desert

The Sonnets to Orpheus, II, 29 — Rainer Maria Rilke Silent friend of many distances, feel how your breath enlarges all of space. Let your presence ring out like a bell into the night. What feeds upon your face grows … Continue reading →

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I love the dark hours – Rainer Maria Rilke

Posted on October 16, 2013 by new desert

This evening, as I opened my message box and read this poem, it felt like Grace had penetrated somewhere in me. This is such a profound message after my post about The Dark Night of My soul.   I love … Continue reading →

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God Speaks to Each of US

Posted on August 12, 2013 by new desert

As I am about to embark on a brand new fifty-two-year cycle, per the Thirteen Moon calendar, I would like to share a lovely poem from Rainer Maria Rilke, entitled God Speaks to Each of Us.   God speaks to … Continue reading →

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