From David Whyte

Posted by Paul Reynolds on Sep 16, 2009 in Blog, Inspired Readings, Yoga Readings | 2 comments

Read at Koloa,and Poipu practices week of 9/18

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It Is Not Enough

It is not enough to know.
It is not enough to follow
the inward road conversing in secret.

It is not enough to see straight ahead,
to gaze at the unborn
thinking the silence belongs to you.

It is not enough to hear
even the tiniest edge of rain.

You must go to the place

where everything waits
there, when you finally rest

even one word will do,
one word or the palm of your hand
turning outward
in the gesture of gift.

And now we are truly afraid
to find the great silence
asking so little.

One word, one word only.

Enough

Enough, these few words are enough.

If not these words, this breath
If not this breath, this sitting here.

This opening to the life
we have refused
Again and Again

Until now.

Until now.

—–D WHYTE

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Author | Paul Reynolds
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2 Comments

  1. twila | September 18, 2009 at 11:47 am

    I’ve always loved this poem, especially the last few lines. Thanks for the pleasure of seeing it today.

  2. Paul Reynolds | September 18, 2009 at 11:53 am

    You’re most certainly welcome – Mahalo for stopping by and taking the time to comment:o)!

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