Ithaka

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Description: I don't tend to read a lot of poems, (...) but to me this one is special! I wonder if a lot of people will recognize part of themselves in it. I did. You might (or might not) have read 'Ithaca' (by Constantine P. Cavafy) in the book 'The Zahir' by Paulo Coelho. You can read the text down here in case it's a bit hard to read in the video.. - Sorry! :) 'Ithaca' When you set out on your journey to Ithaca, pray that the road is long, full of adventure, full of knowledge. The Lestrygonians and the Cyclops, the angry Poseidon -- do not fear them: You will never find such as these on your path, if your thoughts remain lofty, if a fine emotion touches your spirit and your body. The Lestrygonians and the Cyclops, the fierce Poseidon you will never encounter, if you do not carry them within your soul, if your soul does not set them up before you. Pray that the road is long. That the summer mornings are many, when, with such pleasure, with such joy you will enter ports seen for the first time; stop at Phoenician markets, and purchase fine merchandise, mother-of-pearl and coral, amber and ebony, and sensual perfumes of all kinds, as many sensual perfumes as you can; visit many Egyptian cities, to learn and learn from scholars. Always keep Ithaca in your mind. To arrive there is your ultimate goal. But do not hurry the voyage at all. It is better to let it last for many years; and to anchor at the island when you are old, rich with all you have gained on the way, not expecting that Ithaca will offer you riches. Ithaca has given you the beautiful voyage. Without her you would have never set out on the road. She has nothing more to give you. And if you find her poor, Ithaca has not deceived you. Wise as you have become, with so much experience, you must already have understood what Ithacas mean.
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Joymoon ::: Favorites I own an inn named "ITHAKA", after the poem as this has been a small town that I have lived in since before I was born and now in my mature life, have come back! 07-08-22 21:29:17 __________________________________________________
aetos1966a ::: Favorites our life is a long travel to Ithaka... 07-07-30 15:27:47 __________________________________________________
missysue1025 ::: Favorites thank you so much for this video - i grew up in Ithaca, and so miss it...your thoughtful video brought me back...thanks 07-07-06 18:44:36 __________________________________________________
gmegas ::: Favorites Excellent video! "Ithaka" is a great poem! Who is the composer of the cover song? 07-07-04 18:17:37 __________________________________________________
VenenoCY ::: Favorites I used to read that book in my Greek school in Cyprus is really touching and meaningful. 07-04-25 15:10:02 __________________________________________________
JosephLaveen ::: Favorites Amazing video, God Bless You. 07-02-10 01:25:36 __________________________________________________
rillahe ::: Favorites so touching :) 06-11-08 13:45:30 __________________________________________________
adivinoa ::: Favorites very special, nice pictures and the poems with the music:))) 06-10-05 16:35:09 __________________________________________________
carlies ::: Favorites The pictures are really nice. Yes, I really do like this poem as well. It seems like a poem that will help you grow in many ways, it's cool. :) 06-08-21 19:09:49 __________________________________________________
velcro17 ::: Favorites lovely 06-08-21 04:12:30 __________________________________________________