"RECEIVE" - Poem by Alexandre Gianechini de Araújo

RECEIVE


Poem by Alexandre Gianechini de Araújo



The full and round moon shines high
The River Crôa is far and wide
And spans the entire horizon
Separating Earth from Heaven


From where I stand
I can see the two extremes: East and West
Ocident and Orient


I can see the curvature of the celestial vault
It's like nothing else existed
Just the moon, the night, the raft and this
river


For a moment, I feel I'm on the Nile
Inducer of Life
That fertilizes the fields
Abundant mercy
Generosity


Receive


Receive the evening breeze as a kiss
Smell the forest
Feel the breath of the night
Enter the jungle dream


Receive the water of this rain as a baptism
Because this is really
A whole new life.


Your old vessel has been shattered
Now, there are no more limits
To the Light you can receive


Receive the morning sun as a gift
A brand new start
The bright of a long expected glow
Like Osiris
Like Lazarus


Stop everything you're doing
Look, smell, feel
Notice the sweetness of the night
The charms of the North


Hear the words of the wind
He comes from the East
Whistling in the distance
Like a bird


And then,
From within this vast stillness
Listen to this song as a blessing
Rendered by Heaven


From now on
The bliss shall be unlimited
There's no more limits
to the gifts you can receive
Or to the Happiness you can create


Receive.




-Alexandre Gianechini de Araújo.
São Paulo, February 26, 2013.