Listen to me as one listens to the rain,
without listening,
hear what I say with eyes open inward,
asleep with all five senses awake, rain, light steps,
a murmuring of syllables,
air and water, words without weight.
— Octavio Paz, “As One Listens To The Rain“ in A Tree Within
Notes: Quote via korraled. Gif via Your Eyes Blaze Out
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