This

Osip Mandelstam

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This is what I most want
unpursued, alone
to reach beyond the light
that I am furthest from.

And for you to shine there-
no other happiness-
and learn, from starlight,
what its fire might suggest.

A star burns as a star,
light becomes light,
because our murmuring
strengthens us, and warms the night.

And I want to say to you
my little one, whispering,
I can only lift you towards the light
by means of this babbling.

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  • jesslynne

    I just came across This, and wow! The depth of emotions intertwined with the beauty of the starlight mesmerized me. The idea of learning from the stars and lifting a loved one towards the light with heartfelt murmuring is simply enchanting. Loved it! 🌟❤️✨