No man is 'real' except in so far as he creates his reality, discovers the true, central passion that may give meaning to his life. (Robert Penn Warren)
Deep peace of the running wave to you
Deep peace of the flowing air to you
Deep peace of the quiet earth to you
Deep peace of the shining star to you
(Moody Blues, Ray Thomas: Celtic Sonant)
Angels, answer me,
are you near if rain should fall?
Am I to believe
you will rise to calm the storm?
For so great a treasure words will never do.
(Enya: Angeles)
nothing which we are to perceive in this world equals the power of your intense fragility (e.e. cummings)
People shining, Dark Age declining
Now the truth can set us free
Inner visions, not superstitions
Will bring peace and harmony
(Moody Blues, Mike Pinder, The World Today)
There are worlds out there where the sky is burning, the seas sleep, and the rivers dream; people made of smoke, and cities made of song. Somewhere there's danger; somewhere there's injustice, and somewhere else the tea is getting cold! Come on Ace, we've got work to do! (Doctor Who #7, Survival)
Diamond Girl roamin' wild
Such a rare thing radiant child
(Seals and Crofts, Diamond Girl)
A painting hangs on an ivy wall
Nestled in the emerald moss
The eyes declare a truce of trust
And then it draws me far away
(Loreena McKennittt, The Mystic's Dream)
May your heart always be joyful,
May your song always be sung,
May you stay forever young.
(Bob Dylan)
Have mercy, then, upon me, O my Lord, through Thy gracious providence and generosity, and incline mine ear to the sweet melodies of the birds that warble their praise of Thee, amidst the branches of the tree of Thy oneness. (Bahá’u'lláh)