All I need is the Moon. Here on Earth.
My path from home to Home.
December 31st, 2017
All I need is the moon in the sky
All I need is the sun to shine
All I need is the wind to caress me
Caress me as it reaches my face
All I need the sun in the skyAll I need is the moon to shine
I need nothing else.
I always thought the title of this Hungarian song was “Semmi más nem kell” (I need nothing else) but it turns out that it’s not.
Cause the real title is “Szállj el kismadár” (Fly away Little Bird).
Having lived 10 years in Budapest before moving to Switzerland in May 2016, I’ve become familiar with Hungary’s most popular national songs.
This used to be one of my favorites. I must admit though, I had no clue what it meant, except for the “I need nothing else” adage, which always gives me a sparkle of joy and a desire to sing (which I wouldn’t do publicly except after a few shots of the locals’ brandy: palinka)
Today, while driving, I heard the song on the radio. It’s been a while since the last time, certainly before my move to Switzerland.
As the refrain takes on, I immediately begin smiling. I’ve just realized I never made the effort of learning the lyrics of this song. Now I finally find myself trying to understand what the song says.
With the help of my girlfriend, I get to figure out all the words of the refrain.
A breeze of warm energies runs through my veins as I come to the awareness that this motif resonates with me at a deeper level.
“I need nothing more”
That’s indeed how I felt most of the time in my life.
Tomorrow, a new year will begin. To me, it’s not just a new year. It’s my “official” return home, as my workplace will be Hungary once again. But most importantly, my daughter will see the light of this world for the first time, shortly into the new year. I can’t wait to see her, to surround her with love and affection.
To welcome her and make her feel home in her new place after the “shock” of the birth: from the comfort of the womb right into the midst of the challenges waiting for her in this world. A river that is worthwhile crossing though.
Because these challenges are nothing but the winding curves, the steep climbs and the breathtaking falls of a healing path of self-discovery.
A road which is full of straight routes of pleasant enjoyment, mountain peaks of bliss, lakes of tranquility and plenty of joyful encounters.
On this journey, we’re often looking for a safe shelter, a place where we can feel whole. A place where “we need nothing else”.
We like to call that place Home.
When I’m with people with whom I feel mutual love and care, I feel home. The physical location doesn’t matter. Not that much.
For me though, there’s a home that happens to be the place where most of those people are. And that’s why I decided to make Budapest home, once more. A home where there’s a woman I’ve shared 10 years of my life with, someone whom people can only love and look up to.
A lovely being who’s so strong and sensitive at the same time: a magical blend that makes her my hero, for she can love me, appreciate me and support me, despite my mind and energies being spread all over the many hobbies, friends and interests I have. Despite all the times I’ve messed up.
I can only be grateful for her presence in my life.
January 18th, 2018
Budapest. A place that tonight has brought to light a Beautiful Moon.
This night is all for you, Annaluna.
(Anna = from Hebrew Ḥannāh, meaning «favor» or «grace» or «beautiful», Luna (IT) = Hold (HU) = Moon ).
I’m glad I was there, when you made this giant leap.
I was with you in your first hour. I felt you could recognize my voice, for so many times I’ve whispered to you while you were “inside”.
In the very moment I’ve held you in my arms for the first time, I knew my perception of the world will never be the same again.
Let only the Moon be in the sky, says the song.
Let it be here on Earth, too. I say.
My universe is having two Moons now. That makes a world of a difference.
There’s gonna be a day, when you’ll be able to read these few words, written by your Dad on the day you were born.
I’m positive, when you’ll read them, in your innocent heart you’ll already know, that you don’t need anything else.
Fly away Little Bird […]
Tell her I love her
Tell her I need her
Tell her I don’t need anything else
Csák a Hold az égen. Nekem semmi más nem kell.
Vale
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