Monday, May 23, 2005
Eugene Delacroix
for his painting of Liberty in the Bastilles,
though i share none but a birth to him,
i capture the light and darkness of his thought.
true devotion i present to delacroix,
on the truth he has spoken on the power of executive,
and the beauty he encompasses in his poet.
my jealousy is only for delacroix,
for i dare not share my view of him to those not appreciating,
and i delight his humble attractiveness,
for that is the sole reason of his current fame,
fulfilling my egoistic self,
of not sharing him with anyone else.
Italy
amazed by sculptures,
of inventors and artists,
who captivates beauty and science in a unity.
One third for each proportion,
the equation of leg to the body,
the arm to the face,
and perfectly sculpted,
the image of a perfect man-
that becomes a dogma.
While sipping my capuccino,
best brewed and tastes like a real thing,
unlike instant coffee or starbucks,
I listen to the music,
the very same kind which they play a thousand years ago.
And I went to the colloseum,
where blood, tears and life were sacrificed,
as an embodiment of power by the great.
And there I was,
in the very same building,
where Maximus stood,
hundred years parted,
and it felt... surreal.
in the end,
only civilized people appreciate art,
when the basic necessity is fulfilled.
when art has become a culture,
and beauty is in appreciation,
the culture becomes a history.
I want to stay here, where beauty is in perfection,
for everything in the surrounding-is indeed perfect.
Friday, May 06, 2005
Letters
Before Break-Up
Letter 1
So..you might be asking yourself..."what is this for?"well...my best answer is..."you!" and it's just what makes me happiest!"
My friend tried to tell me that it was too much-that you'd either get scared-or you would start expecting things like this from me, I told him he was crazy!and that you deserve to expect so much more-but you don't and that's why I do it.
You have so much of my heart-I hope you will keep it always.
Yours,
3j
Letter 2
Dearest,
Some days-I lie awakw and wonder what my life would be like if it weren't for the joy, the purpose, the light, and the spirit you have brought to me. You make each breath I take full of meaning-A prayer of thanks for the wealth God has given me in you. Right now, the biggest challange in my life is to not be so selfish with you-to have you with me-or to go wherever I must to share the same air with you-and to wrap your shadow around me like a ray of light.
I tell myseld that I can't be selfish with you, that you should have your time and your space to grow. To change the world around you. But on the other hand-my romantic heart believes that we could do so much more. For each other and for the people we touch-if our lives are joined together. You magnify me-you humble me-you complete me. How wonderful it must be to have, not only you-but you always beside me.
You can need me-if i can need you. You-My love,my lover, my beloved. Keep my heart well because it is yours forever if you wish it.
Letter 3
hey babe,
I've now signed on for summer access - you should be able to search. However - i read the contract agreement and it seems that i am not supposed to use my account in a foreign country at all! I don't think anyone will "track me down" for you using it - butnplease don't let ANYBODY else have my ID information. Maybe i'm toonanal about it - but i don't want to get into any trouble. Also please use the account as sparingly as possible. Good luck searching!
3j
Letter 4
I'm glad you're memorial is coming along - and that you miss me! I miss you so much as well :). Can't wait until i can see you again :x.The graduation was very nice - my sister won some sort of distinguished student award - very exciting for my parents - and we have a fancy dinner or something later this evening. I haven't given any of the presents, but I will do so later on - I'm sure that they will be loved. Only one problem...Kate doesn't have a dining room table yet! Can you believe it??!! Guess she'll have to buy one, right? Well - I'm dead tired - going to take a nap before cleaning up for dinner - I'll e-mail you a bunch of pictures very soon - and I'll try to call again tonight - I called last night but couldn't get through.I miss you SOOO MUCH sweetheart! Hugs and kisses :)me
After Break-Up
Letter 1
X,
You will be successful in all that you attempt to do, if you can maintain your clarity of focus and your dedication to service of the higher ideals. I am inspired that you have taken my simple words and actions and turned them into such a wonderful source of strength. The true inspiration that you have found in the words of the people you have met and the books you have read is not a result of anything that these people have done, but rather is a reflection of the internal passion that you carry with you always. I wish you the best of luck at HLS and beyond – and I am sure that your country will be a better place because of your dedication, hope, and labors.
Take care,
3j
Letter 2
X,
In your mind, you have made me into someone other than who I am. I am not a person to cling so tightly to, and your friends were right when they told you not to send this note. I am getting married – I have found the woman who I will be with for the rest of my life, and I am as happy with that decision as I could be. You have idealized me into a fictional person, and I cannot respond to your note in the way that you would like. I am in love with B and only with B. She is the only woman I have room for in my life, and I do not need or want any others. I am sorry that you are still thinking of me – because you are missing so many other people who are not already taken and would be a much better match for you. I do not love you, and I don’t need to call you to tell you that. Please don’t contact me anymore. Best of luck with your life – and I regret that I will not be able to respond to your e-mails in the future.
3j
Letter 3
X, That's fantastic news! Congratulations!! I hadn't told you yet - butI have some exciting news as well. I'll be getting married this October to a woman I met in law school last year, B, and we will both be working for a law firm in San Diego. I'm so excited for you and you deserve all of the success that you have had!! I look forward to hearing more about your studies down the road. Best Always, 3J
Letter 4
Hi X,
I've been watching the tragic circumstances in ABC over the past
few day - and wanted to ask whether your family is home and safe.
All of my thoughts, prayers and hopes for recovery are with you,
your family and your country at this time of disaster. Please be in
touch - and let me know if there is anything that I can do to help.
Always,
3j
X,
I am relieved that your immediate family is safe, but am sorry for the loss that you have also suffered. I donated money to a relief fund organized by the alumni of the East West Center – and I hope that the road to recovery for the people of Sumatra will be as short as possible. Please let me know if I can do anything – again – my thoughts are with you all.
On another note – how has your job been going? Are you settling in a bit yet?