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WindWalker
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since 2001-10-12

Posts 1218

0 posted 2001-10-19 12:15 PM

         Assumptions

I pondered this thought:
When we don’t understand something
why are we given old books to read?
Is understanding a form of regression?
Are the answers to be found only in the past?

I listen to the waves whispering along the shore:
“You are  frightened of what you don’t understand
so you make an assumption pleasing to the ego;
your so-called philosophies,  religions and histories
written in books are made up of assumptions;
Follow rigidly the teachings therefrom
and truly you shall be the blind led by the blind
for dead men cannot see the place where you now stand!

For as long as you look in these old books
for your understanding of life, the Universe,
and your own species’ passage upon the Earth
you will remain frustrated, confused and afraid
and your future will be one of doom and gloom.”

“So where should I look for wisdom?”
                           I ask
  “You have a heart: that’s the best place to look.”

sunshinemist
Senior Member

since 2001-09-29

Posts 595
Fl. sunshines early mist

1 posted 2001-10-19 12:34 PM

Nice poem, and you are correct. Look within the heart!

~hugs~

smiles ~Marie~
happiness is contentment of the heart

Marge Tindal

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since 1999-11-06

Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores

2 posted 2001-10-19 12:55 PM

WindWalker~

'dead men cannot see the place where you now stand'

Intriguing thought~
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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ctowen
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since 2001-10-18

Posts 2286
Green Mountains of VT

3 posted 2001-10-19 01:24 PM

Perhaps dear Windwalker if we read these books we wont follow our hearts into the follies of another. Some books are outlooks of today and the future ... imagine the possibilities!!

Interloper

Member Rara Avis

since 2000-11-06

Posts 8369
Deep in the heart

4 posted 2001-10-19 04:24 PM

I have an old book
I read it with confidence
knowing it is truth
overflowing with wisdom
that speaks truly to my heart

Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write.

Startime
Member Ascendant

since 2000-10-03

Posts 5918
Canada

5 posted 2001-10-19 07:33 PM

I hold close to my heart a book that is ancient yet its messages are timeless. If we know not the past how can we learn from the mistakes of the past? Very interesting reading, my friend.

Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams.

Alan
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since 2000-09-12

Posts 1499
right next door

6 posted 2001-10-24 08:19 AM

Windwalker.this is a great read. If someone listens to their heart, there would be fewer hurts out there. Enjoyed the read.

Sunshine

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since 1999-06-25

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Listening to every heart

7 posted 2001-10-24 08:50 AM

I like your answer....well done!

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