Last Night as I was sleeping
Last night as I was sleeping,
I dreamt—marvelous error!—
that a spring was breaking
out in my heart.
I said: Along which secret aqueduct,
Oh water, are you coming to me,
water of a new life
that I have never drunk?
Last night as I was sleeping,
I dreamt—marvelous error!—
that I had a beehive
here inside my heart.
And the golden bees
were making white combs
and sweet honey
from my old failures.
Last night as I was sleeping,
I dreamt—marvelous error!—
that a fiery sun was giving
light inside my heart.
It was fiery because I felt
warmth as from a hearth,
and sun because it gave light
and brought tears to my eyes.
Last night as I slept,
I dreamt—marvelous error!—
that it was life I had
here inside my heart.
Antonio Machado
Nigel Borrington 
Both the magnificent image and beautiful poem brought tears to my eyes…. Thank you.
April 5, 2013 at 1:39 pm
Please you enjoyed Rene 🙂
April 5, 2013 at 2:37 pm
Lovely photo, and a lovely poem. Is this translated from Spanish?
April 5, 2013 at 2:15 pm
Hi
Thanks for your great comments 🙂
Its from Poemhunters .com and it is english as posted but it well could be…
April 5, 2013 at 2:39 pm
Great image
April 5, 2013 at 5:53 pm
Thanks Noel 🙂
April 5, 2013 at 6:00 pm
What was the exposure time for this capture? Seeing subtle hints of light from houses in the distance was a bonus – this generally gets me into a pensive mood. Might make for an interesting series.
April 6, 2013 at 4:12 pm
… some matches just do make the heart quicken ….. lovely .. this is one .
May 8, 2013 at 10:52 am
Thank you Poppy 🙂
May 8, 2013 at 11:23 am