Mahmoud DarwishFar away, our dreams have nothing to do with what we do. The wind carries the night, and passes on, aimless.
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Far away, our dreams have nothing to do with what we do. The wind carries the night, and passes on, aimless. is a powerful statement by the poet. Sometimes it’s so hard to imagine what life will be like when we leave this world, but if we hold on tight, even the most distant of dreams may be realized.
Source: Absent Presence
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