Ithaka
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I don't tend to read a lot of poems, (...) but to me this one is special! I wonder if a lot of people will recognize part of themselves in it. I did. You might (or might not) have read 'Ithaca' (by Constantine P. Cavafy) in the book 'The Zahir' by Paulo Coelho.
You can read the text down here in case it's a bit hard to read in the video.. - Sorry! :)
'Ithaca' When you set out on your journey to Ithaca, pray that the road is long, full of adventure, full of knowledge. The Lestrygonians and the Cyclops, the angry Poseidon -- do not fear them: You will never find such as these on your path, if your thoughts remain lofty, if a fine emotion touche
s your spirit and your body. The Lestrygonians and the Cyclops, the fierce Poseidon you will never encounter, if you do not carry them within your soul, if your soul does not set them up before you. Pray that the road is long. That the summer mornings are many, when, with such pleasure, with such j
oy you will enter ports seen for the first time; stop at Phoenician markets, and purchase fine merchandise, mother-of-pearl and coral, amber and ebony, and sensual perfumes of all kinds, as many sensual perfumes as you can; visit many Egyptian cities, to learn and learn from scholars. Always keep I
thaca in your mind. To arrive there is your ultimate goal. But do not hurry the voyage at all. It is better to let it last for many years; and to anchor at the island when you are old, rich with all you have gained on the way, not expecting that Ithaca will offer you riches. Ithaca has given you th
e beautiful voyage. Without her you would have never set out on the road. She has nothing more to give you. And if you find her poor, Ithaca has not deceived you. Wise as you have become, with so much experience, you must already have understood what Ithacas mean.
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| That was a ... ( 2 years ago by rudebehavior) |
| That was a wonderful video. It makes you feel good inside. Good job!! |
| lovely ( 2 years ago by velcro17) |
| lovely |
| The pictures are ... ( 2 years ago by carlies) |
| The pictures are really nice. Yes, I really do like this poem as well. It seems like a poem that will help you grow in many ways, it's cool. :) |
| very special, nice ... ( 2 years ago by adivinoa) |
| very special, nice pictures and the poems with the music:))) |
| so touching :) ( 2 years ago by rillahe) |
| so touching :) |
| Amazing video, God ... ( 1 year ago by JosephLaveen) |
| Amazing video, God Bless You. |
| I used to read that ... ( 1 year ago by VenenoCY) |
| I used to read that book in my Greek school in Cyprus is really touching and meaningful. |
| Excellent video! " ... ( 1 year ago by gmegas) |
| Excellent video! "Ithaka" is a great poem! Who is the composer of the cover song? |
| thank you so much ... ( 1 year ago by missysue1025) |
| thank you so much for this video - i grew up in Ithaca, and so miss it...your thoughtful video brought me back...thanks |
| our life is a long ... ( 1 year ago by aetos1966a) |
| our life is a long travel to Ithaka... |
| I own an inn named ... ( 1 year ago by Joymoon) |
| I own an inn named "ITHAKA", after the poem as this has been a small town that I have lived in since before I was born and now in my mature life, have come back! |
| Thank you. ( 1 year ago by rachelviyaxyz) |
| Thank you. |
| one of favorite ... ( 8 months ago by vocalista07) |
| one of favorite poems :-) nice video! |
| very beautiful vid. ( 4 months ago by Velvina39) |
| very beautiful vid. |
| Thank you for make ... ( 2 months ago by jcasuaje) |
| Thank you for make this video and all the genuine information to find this text. Thank you very much. |