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David Whyte

Sweet Darkness

Sweet Darkness

A poignant and widely loved poem by David Whyte

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    “A lifelong reminder: Time to go into the dark where the night has eyes to recognize its own. There you can be sure you are not beyond love. anything or anyone that does not bring you alive is too small for you.”

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