Posts Tagged ‘Rilke’

The Night

Rainer Maria Rilke uses the image of night to take us beyond the surface and the limits of our prejudices, to see “people, nations, just as they are”.


All That Has Never Been Spoken

This is a meditation from a poem by Rainer Maria Rilke in his Book of Hours 1,12, in which the poet prays to his muse for inspiration.


The Hour is Striking

This lovely little poem by Rainer Maria Rilke speaks to the importance of our being mindful and aware — to live in the moment.


The King’s Robes

Rainer Maria Rilke’s poem, The King’s Robes from his Book of Hours, is one of his “Love Poems to God.” It reminds the reader to avoid worshipping false images.


Embracing Our Vulnerability

Visual translation of Rainer Maria Rilke poem. Perhaps all the dragons in our lives….