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
Ah, Patti…yes, yes, yes
Well, THIS resonates just a little too keenly…
And for me too….
it all happens in spite of us – no matter what we do or don’t do
Isn’t that the truth!
good post 🙂
Reminds me a bit of Mick’s line…”What a drag it is getting old”. And the people say, Amen.
Love THAT!
…” 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.
should have said “enjoying”
They are both wonders (Patti and Maria/Brainpickings)
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…
Thanks again for directing me to Maria. Wonderful. I too was not family with Patti Smith but love her writing.
I’ve often had that thought – how did I get so old? – but then I shudder at the alternative.
Truth in all that.
then let us not get old in mind, just in body (for that we have no recourse)
Yes!
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.
I’m with you on her music. But her writing, wow.
Love her!
Another book I must read.
Just bought it. I’m on Chapter 2. Off to a good start.
There’s always Botox 😁
Oh, no. Please no.
Mm…kind of getting that feeling myself!! 😐
Oh, I get it.