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Margherita
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since 2003-02-08

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Eternity

0 posted 2014-11-22 04:44 AM

*

My mind loves to do acrobatics
upon astrophysical terms
as they perform their veiled dance.
Intrigued by the mysteries
I set out for virtual space exploration.
The vibrations of Universe
call out for my alignment.

Fascinated I open my core of
perception and expand my
individual vibratory awareness.
Upon notes of deepest yearning
I drift away on mental avenues
which lead into the unknown.
I watch the cosmic panorama
as infinity unfolds in all its glory
as well as in its matter based fury.

Fragments of enlightenment
enter my consciousness in no time.
Aware of the truth that knowledge
unfailingly leads to illumination
I try to complete the puzzle
to get the whole picture upon
the screen projected by my brain.
Heart sensors detect sporadic
powerful sources of light
like phenomenal supernovas
which close a star's cycle of life.

The striking vastness of Universe
with its billions of galaxies
somehow eludes my understanding.
But still I do my mental somersaults
to capture the emotion of existence
within this amazing creation
of endless fascination.
*

secondhanddreampoet
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since 2006-11-07

Posts 6394
a 'Universalist' !

1 posted 2014-11-22 04:53 AM

great visual imagery along with this insightful 'write'

yes indeed :

"knowledge
unfailingly leads to illumination ...
(and enlightenment)" !

Margherita
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since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

2 posted 2014-11-22 05:05 AM

Thank you, dear Bruce, for your very kind appreciation.

Love,
Margherita

Lori Grosser Rhoden
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since 2009-10-10

Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere

3 posted 2014-11-22 07:33 AM

I can relate to this poem so well. You bring back pieces of me to remake my acquaintance.
Bless your heart ten fold!
Love, Lori

JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

4 posted 2014-11-22 10:33 AM

Ahhh . . . I quite understand many of the things you point out in this superb poem, Margherita, and if I may I will add a foot note . . .

quote:
The striking vastness of Universe /
with its billions of galaxies
somehow eludes my understanding.

There is somebody out there writing poetry about the unknown as you are . . .

If they give you ruled paper write sideways.

VAS
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since 2000-11-16

Posts 7450
Oregon

5 posted 2014-11-22 10:47 AM

But still I do my mental somersaults
to capture the emotion of existence
within this amazing creation
of endless fascination.

I have to say the image here of mental somersaults is delightful! Amazing creation prompts them.

Whether on the shoal or on the shore,
I'll seek the lighthouse evermore.

jwesley
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since 2000-04-30

Posts 7563
Spring, Texas

6 posted 2014-11-22 11:08 AM

The unfettered vastness, and how helpless I am to even imagine the distances involved (I mean I only know what I can see and travel and that is so limited: I know how big Earth is because I'm told, but cannot "see" it.)

That is, until I get in a car, travel a couple thousand miles - then I truly begin to understand "distance", though "vastness" is still and enigma.

Wonderful piece, my friend.

j.

Margherita
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Eternity

7 posted 2014-11-23 09:36 AM

Dear Lori, You bless me with your kind comment. Thank you from my heart. I love it when words stir something within us and cause us to pause for a moment!

You may have got that right, dear Jerry.

Such a generous comment from you, thank you. I trust that someday, somehow, with adequately equipped brains (and hearts!) we shall know the truth and unveil the mysteries ...

Dear Virginia, thank you so much. I enjoyed your comment. Somersaults have always been a passion of mine, though I don't do them anymore physically

. But who can stop me from doing them mentally?

Thank you so much, dear Jimmy! Your thoughts make sense yes. The immensity of Universe (or even Universes!!) is simply mind-boggling. I often see our beautiful blue planet with my mind's eyes, as a very tiny little gem in midst of immeasurable vastness. Unfathomable mysteries!

May you all enjoy a beautiful Sunday.
Love,
Margherita

"Love is the One who masters all things;
I am mastered totally by Love."
(Rumi)

2islander2
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since 2008-03-12

Posts 6825
by the sea

8 posted 2014-11-24 12:53 PM

bonjour Margherita, je suis émerveillé par ce poème, qui me fait penser que peut être tu fais partie d'un groupe d'astronomie ou possède une lunette astronomique pour voir ainsi la voute céleste, désolé d'avoir écrit français, mais il y avait des mots difficiles,

yann

Margherita
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Eternity

9 posted 2014-11-25 12:36 PM

Grand merci, cher Yann, j'ai lu avec grand plaisir ton commentaire. C'est vrai que je suis très passionnée de l'astronomie, sans pourtant être un expert! On a l'imagination qui nous vient au secours!

I often visit the Nasa website, it's just awesome ... the gallery of images http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/imagegallery/iotd.html#.VHS9wNd_uoo

Love,
Margherita

JL
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since 2004-04-01

Posts 6128
Texas, USA

10 posted 2014-11-25 10:13 PM

Margherita,

Nice write, but don't venture too far we need you here...

Enjoyed.

JL

Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul,and with all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself.
Maranatha!

Margherita
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since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

11 posted 2014-11-26 04:37 PM

Thank you for your kind comment, dear JL. Nice to see you back! Please stay a while!

Not to worry, I have learned the trick of bi-location

Margherita

BluesSerenade
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since 2001-10-23

Posts 10549
By the Seaside

12 posted 2014-12-04 11:50 PM

There is a sense of free falling to your poem that is captivating. Your spirit soars so beautifully. You create a certain magic and wrap around your message like none other.

Excellent poem dear one...

Margherita
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13 posted 2014-12-06 01:56 PM

Dear Lori, your loving comment touched my heart, thank you so much!

Looking forward to reading your next poem soon on these blue pages.

Love

Margherita

Marchmadness
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since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

14 posted 2014-12-06 11:28 PM

I share your quest for fragments of enlightenment, Margherita. Wish I could express it as well.
Ida

Margherita
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Posts 22236
Eternity

15 posted 2014-12-07 08:08 AM

Dear Ida, thank you! And please do not doubt that you express yourself perfectly with your own wondrous touch of mastery.

Love and hugs.
Margherita

you can tell that I love these Christmas smilies with their sweet caps.

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