Poetry and creative writing by the philosopher and author, alexis karpouzos.

Actress : Martha mourouzi

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pain 

swallowed whole

stomach churns

muscles tense

thoughts clench

teeth gnash

focus: complete

joy

bubbles up

tingles spine

obliterates pain

tickles fancies

obscures truth

color: rose

stillness

creates space

lacks emotion

reveals truth

sparks creation

stirs change

power: infinite

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When the birds take back their language,

when the trees unloose

their tenderly hands from around you,

when the air doesn't breathe

and the seas are tearing,

when the flowers whisper:

No, you own nothing,

then remember:

You're visitor,

honoring the hospitality.

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And one day,

the sun stopped,

the rain stopped falling,

the flowers didn't look high,

the sky emptied of stars,

then a tear dripped

from the heart and became our breath.

We need a sacred tear,

before the fall...

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Where is the magic?

We all start out knowing magic.

We are born with hurricanes and whirlwinds,

oceans and galaxies inside us.

We are able to sing to birds and read the clouds

and see the destiny in grains of sand.

But we have forgotten the magic

and we feel without compass, alone and desperately,

only selfishness, only pain, fear and darkness.

But, magic of love has nev...

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