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compassion, death, destiny, free, longing, loving kindness, mystery, nature, philosophy, spiritual, unconditional love
I sit
beneath the cedars,
in solemn serenity.
Face red
with asking questions,
seeking answers
to the ways
of life and death —
molecules and atoms —
and how we’re all
connected.
My fingers
stiff, from cold —
a child’s stubby crayons —
make difficult the task
of turning pages,
jotting notes
about impermanence,
attachment
and letting go.
I’m surrounded
by spirits of seasons past.
I fear not —
they mean no harm.
Their faces radiate,
coming from the light.
In their eyes
I see peace and love —
they are free
of mortal suffering
they endured
in life.
They comfort me.
“Grieve not,” they say,
“soon enough, you will join us.
You will experience the universe
and all it has to offer.
You still have much to learn.
When you are ready,
we’ll be waiting.”
I feel the joy of life —
(maples sailing leaves
of red and yellow)
moments, lifetimes pass…
then they’re gone,
as they should be.
I lived a dream,
everything was possible,
a spirit, a whisper
of love.
Beneath the cedars,
in their realm of wisdom,
reverently
I sit.
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Loved the composition 🙂 You made such abstract themes tangible
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Thank you very much. Often, my writing is about trying to figure things out for myself. I’m glad that you can relate to this.
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Profound yet comforting. Well done 🙂
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So peaceful, reflecting…just beautiful
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Awesome as always!
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Just a stunning reflection.
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Thank you so much. I love your poem Innocence because of what is not written and where it leads the reader’s mind. Very sensual and comforting.
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Thank you, Dennis! You are spot on! I always hope those subtleties translate, so I use simpler words. I have a long way to go before I am a master at it like you, however!
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Imagine how society would change if every one sat beneath a cedar for a day
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sigh….this gave me an immense feeling of peace. It touched on so many things in my own life. Beautifully done.
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I am most at home in nature where everything is beyond my control. I just sit and be part of it.
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Dennis, just beautiful, and something I can really relate to as I too seek to find answers. Thank you for sharing your journey! Love, Amy ❤
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comforting
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Thank you. I love your poem “A Source of Laughter”. Your poetry has improved immensely since you first started your blog. It is sophisticated in your use of poetic devices. Congratulations
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Thank you Dennis. I am humbled.
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