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Buddhism, Christianity, compassion, destiny, free, letting go, meditation, philosophy, psychology, spiritual, unconditional love, universe
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.
beneath the cedars,
in their realm of wisdom,
reverently
i sit.
…
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Dennis, I can see myself under that tree. I wish I could read this to mom, but she is not ready to see herself as finite. Even if that finite is a continuation of herself in a different dimension. Awesome images.
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Damn, Dennis..
You do write fantastic poetry!
i believe as you an i, sit and take the time to write our thoughts and dreams
into poetry or whatever? The big picture is revealed to us both!
Say hello, to your street gang! From another whom lives on the street in
Vancouver from “toad”
All the best in the New Year, Dennis..
chris
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