I believe in movement. I believe in that lighthearted balloon, the world. I believe in midnight and the hour of noon. But what else do I believe in? Sometimes everything. Sometimes nothing. It fluctuates like light flitting over a pond. I believe in life, which one day each of us shall lose. When we are young we think we won’t, that we are different. As a child I thought I would never grow up, that I could will it so. And then I realized, quite recently, that I had crossed some line, unconsciously cloaked in the truth of my chronology. How did we get so damn old? I say to my joints, my iron-colored hair.
Notes:
- Quote: Brainpickings
- NY Times Book Review by Michiko Kakutani: ‘M Train,’ Patti Smith on All the Roads She Has Taken
Live & Learn 
Ah, Patti…yes, yes, yes
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Well, THIS resonates just a little too keenly…
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And for me too….
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it all happens in spite of us – no matter what we do or don’t do
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Isn’t that the truth!
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good post 🙂
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Reminds me a bit of Mick’s line…”What a drag it is getting old”. And the people say, Amen.
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Love THAT!
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…” I had crossed some line, unconsciously cloaked in the truth of my chronology.”…what a statement, powerful writing…it is apparent that her mind is active and wise…This morning my body feels old, haven’t had that energizing morning kiss, yet 🙂 or that wake up walk…in which I’ll encounter deer, other dogs and turkeys, I bet…So glad, you are liking “Brainpickings” 🙂 I have, yet to read Sunday’s offerings.
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should have said “enjoying”
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They are both wonders (Patti and Maria/Brainpickings)
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Maria at Brainpickings is so amazing. What a mind she has! I am so glad I found her, website and passed it on to you…she certainly has introduced me to some authors & artist I was not very knowledgeable about….I am not familiar with Patti Smith other than what you posted…
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Thanks again for directing me to Maria. Wonderful. I too was not family with Patti Smith but love her writing.
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I’ve often had that thought – how did I get so old? – but then I shudder at the alternative.
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Truth in all that.
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then let us not get old in mind, just in body (for that we have no recourse)
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Yes!
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Poetic, wise, and hitting me at the core. Can’t say I listen to much of her music, but Patti’s prose here is spellbinding. She grew up in a small southern NJ town near mine. How she clawed out of that small place and became so big is a testament to her large spirit.
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I’m with you on her music. But her writing, wow.
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Love her!
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Another book I must read.
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Just bought it. I’m on Chapter 2. Off to a good start.
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There’s always Botox 😁
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Oh, no. Please no.
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Mm…kind of getting that feeling myself!! 😐
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Oh, I get it.
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