Breath of Life 

I feel my heart divided
For those who are close to me and whom I love so much,
And by whom, far be it from me...
And whom I love very much too.
 

I live with my heart divided,
For the immense desire to stay, for the immense desire to leave,
Living only in dreams
When together we can once again stay.
 

My divided heart... my suffering heart.
For the longings of life that follow us like shadows.
For the pain of longing... that comes and goes,
That leaves my eyes wet because this longing I feel is too much.
 

My divided heart, how long will you stay like this?
I think forever...
Yeah, I know I'll always miss you.
Whom I love so much, and how far away I'll have to stay.

 

At home. Campinas, February 1994
MARIA LUCIA DA COSTA

PUFFIN BUNNY

Breath of Life This is the story of a little rabbit named Atchim. Atchim lived with his parents and little brothers in a very beautiful village called Mundo Encantado dos Animais. Atchim was not completely happy, because since he was born, he suffered from such a...

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NIGHTS OF INSOMNIA

Breath of Life Nights of insomnia.Nights with worried thoughts on my mind.Nights wasted  by countless thoughts,Until dawn brings us another day.  Why so many nights spent crying?Why such depth of anguish in a heart so full of joy?I miss the happy moments of the past,I...

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A BOUQUET OF MEMORIES

Breath of Life Contents: Photograph: by PAULA DA COSTA Introduction: People. Phases: 1.    The early years. 2.    And time went by. 3.    Friendship - Change of feelings. 4.    Missing my beloved ones. 5.    Always thinking. Epilogue: In honour of my...

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A BOUQUET OF MEMORIES …REMEMBERING MY PAST

Breath of Life I was the seventh of nine children: three brothers and six sisters, all born in the same house and with the same midwife Dona Suzana. Looking back on the early years of my life, I remember when in a room lit only by the shadows of a dim light, my...

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STOP IN TIME

Breath of Life stop in time, To see the day break over the horizon, Feel the sunset... and wait for the night to arrive. stop in time, To see children being born, growing up, And always smiling happily as time goes by. stop in time, To feel the cool breeze touching my...

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WHO AM I?

Breath of Life who am i? I ask myself, And I will never be able to answer... Because I myself do not know who I am! They say I'm tender, romantic and kind. But how long am I going to live with people labeling me with such sweet words? Life surprises us and changes us...

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