“in time of daffodils(who know
the goal of living is to grow)
forgetting why,remember how
in time of lilacs who proclaim
the aim of waking is to dream,
remember so(forgetting seem)
in time of roses(who amaze
our now and here with paradise)
forgetting if,remember yes
in time of all sweet things beyond
whatever mind may comprehend,
remember seek(forgetting find)
and in a mystery to be
(when time from time shall set us free)
forgetting me,remember me”
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I have my mom’s e e cummings book she used when she was a student at The University of Wisconsin Madison in the 60’s. It’s one of my most prized possessions. It’s earmarked and dog tagged with her studies and inspirations. Throughout my life she has been a well of the right quotes at just the right time..many of them from e e cummings. This poem is one of my absolute favorites…the perfect description of what it is we try to capture when we practice on our mats and off > The Goal of Living is to Grow after all ..isn’t it?
