Pentim (Yahyel) – Poem “Even within the womb we learn”

Poem by Pentim (Yahyel)

“Even within the womb we learn” 

0:56 – 2:38

Even within the womb we learn.
Learning the warmth of the embryonic fluid,
learning the warmth and darkness of a small space not yet realized,
and then, as you come forth, you learn about the light,

You learn about haziness and the void as well,
because you knew not where you come to, but you are learning.

And then you move forward
when the eyes clear to find the figures that feed you and nurse you
and understand that you are not able to take care of yourself.

But then, as time -which is nominal- is passing forward you find understanding,
and understanding is the learning of all the things of the past as well,
because you become what you were and what you are.

And now with the breath of understanding
you can move forward to create your own thoughts,
you can create your own deeds
and find yourself in a learning place, which is called “now”.

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Thank you Gisela for Transcription!

2014.11.10