Rainer Maria Rilke

1875-1926 / Male / Czech
Sort
Blank JoyShe who did not come, wasn't she determined / nonetheless to organize and decorate my heart? / If we had to exist to become the one we love,
8
16.5k
Child in RedSometimes she walks through the village in her / little red dress / all absorbed in restraining herself,
35
13.5k
EveningThe sky puts on the darkening blue coat / held for it by a row of ancient trees; / you watch: and the lands grow distant in your sight,
12
9.7k
I am Much Too Alone in this WorldI am much too alone in this world, yet not alone / enough / to truly consecrate the hour.
28
8.5k
The Fourth ElergyO trees of life, oh, what when winter comes? / We are not of one mind. Are not like birds / in unison migrating. And overtaken,
90
8k
DeathCome thou, thou last one, whom I recognize, / unbearable pain throughout this body's fabric: / as I in my spirit burned, see, I now burn in thee:
16
5.2k
Buddha in GloryCenter of all centers, core of cores, / almond self-enclosed, and growing sweet-- / all this universe, to the furthest stars
12
4.8k
Ignorant before the heavens of my LifeIgnorant before the heavens of my life, / I stand and gaze in wonder. Oh the vastness / of the stars. Their rising and descent. How still.
12
4.6k
You, you only, existYou, you only, exist. / We pass away, till at last, / our passing is so immense
15
4.2k
Put out my EyesPut out my eyes, and I can see you still, / Slam my ears to, and I can hear you yet; / And without any feet can go to you;
9
4.1k
Explore
Hello PoetryVoting
Write