01.12.08
Tilokal Lake by David Whyte
Tilokal Lake
(“The Frozen Lake”)
(“The Frozen Lake”)
In this high place
it is as simple as this,
leave everything you know behind.
it is as simple as this,
leave everything you know behind.
Step toward the cold surface,
say the old prayer of rough love
and open both arms.
say the old prayer of rough love
and open both arms.
Those who come with empty hands
will stare into the lake astonished
there in the cold light
reflecting cold snow
will stare into the lake astonished
there in the cold light
reflecting cold snow
the true shape of your own face
~ David Whyte ~
(Where Many Rivers Meet)
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Lourdes said,
February 19, 2009 at 7:55 am
From the first moment of hearing this poem’s recording by David Whyte, it has stayed with me. The words are simple and the message so profound.
I am truly, deeply gratefull for the voices of poets Like Mr. Whyte.