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WindWalker
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since 2001-10-12

Posts 1218

0 posted 2008-04-27 03:55 PM

I walk down by the sea
and watch the morning sun rise
over a placid pink mirror of water
before the first breeze of the day.
I sense the powerful interplay
of fire and water upon my eyes:
it’s pleasant enough to contemplate
these arch-rivals creating
such a beautiful canvass
on this summer morning.

If indeed we live in a world
whose soul is duality
does that not create
a “biological imperative”
whereby opposites must continually
assert their oppositition?

Does “duality” –
the juxtaposition of opposites –
endlessly create inequality?
Or should it naturally
create equality of opposites?
Or does it make a difference
to the outcome?

What would happen, I wonder,
should these two ever meet and touch?
Ah, but that’s it, isn’t it:
they cannot touch, will not, ever –
and that explains the problems of earth;
of man: of rich and poor and injustice.
For the rich insist on touching the poor,
robbing them of life with every touch;
with exploitation and oppression.

And the poor likewise believe
that only upon touching the rich
can they alleviate their own burden –
so we have revolutions, we have wars.
Is this violence a necessary aspect
of creation’s concept of duality?
Is there a better way?

shyvl
Senior Member

since 2008-04-11

Posts 531
texas, usa

1 posted 2008-04-27 04:01 PM

This begins in incredible imagery :
"I walk down by the sea
and watch the morning sun rise
over a placid pink mirror of water
before the first breeze of the day.
I sense the powerful interplay
of fire and water upon my eyes:
it’s pleasant enough to contemplate
these arch-rivals creating
such a beautiful canvass
on this summer morning." But what is even more powerful is the way you use your words to examine the mysteries of this world's injustices. Excellent piece. Thanks for sharing
sharyn

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean

since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

2 posted 2008-04-27 04:06 PM

You pose some interesting, thought-provoking questions and did so, quite eloquently.

When it comes to the yin and yang of life, ofttimes it is a case of "never the twain shall meet". In a perfect world, I believe equal doses of each would result in perfect harmony.

EA

Artic Wind
Member Rara Avis

since 2007-09-16

Posts 8080
Realm of Supernatural

3 posted 2008-04-27 04:28 PM

I enjoyed your thoughts, and others were right that these are very interesting and good questions that we need the anwsers for!

ARCTIC WIND

Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis

since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

4 posted 2008-04-27 07:47 PM

Interesting thoughts WindWalker. I think maybe you are a little ahead of your time.
I hope we get a chance to catch up with you.
Ida

Robert E. Jordan
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since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

5 posted 2008-04-27 09:53 PM

WindWalker,

In answer to your question;

No, there is no better way. The greed of the rich is insatiable, and always has been. That’s why they are rich.

Bobby

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

6 posted 2008-04-27 10:23 PM

thought-provoking piece

as always

JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

7 posted 2008-04-30 10:57 PM

Nice writing...I'm sure that the rich will always make sure we have the poor among us...for how did they get rich except by taking from others and leaving some with nothing...James

Larrysmom
Senior Member

since 2008-04-03

Posts 533
Florida, USA

8 posted 2008-04-30 11:25 PM

This is a very strong and beautiful piece WindWalker… Of course I had a good idea it would be before I even opened it.

Tammy<333

Honeybunch
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-12-29

Posts 7115
South Africa

9 posted 2008-05-01 01:09 PM

Thanks WW. It's always good to read your thoughts.

AAB
Member

since 2008-04-10

Posts 99
Canada

10 posted 2008-05-01 01:13 PM

Thought provoking and wonderfull.

"Death cannot stop true love, all it can do is delay it for a while" The Princess Bride

gilead
Senior Member

since 2008-03-10

Posts 1067
nevada, USA

11 posted 2008-05-01 02:52 PM

I believe we humans have the capacity to transcend to unimaginable heights, if only we survive long enough to evolve above creeds and slogans as the compass to guide us upon the yet uncharted sea of life.

Fantastic poem of great importance!

Thanks,

Art

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