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Midnitesun

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0 posted 2001-10-18 07:49 PM

Why must I always quest symmetry and balance
from the discordant cacophony of humanity,
hoping to achieve some personal harmony?

In nature, I sometimes seek that elusive four-leaf clover
while the impudent bonsai laughs at me,
for it cares naught for bilateral symmetry,
nor does the magestic Sequoia tree.
And I cannot deny the balance and harmony that
lies within the unity of diversity.
Black is white. One absorbing, one reflecting
the whole spectrum of reality.
The kinetic energy of the sea teems with layers of life's variety
interspersed in a fluidity I can barely comprehend,
that I cannot live within, but cannot live without.
And cosmic spirits are dancing constantly,
surrounding my body and soul.
They are never balanced equally,
but dart capriciously left and right,
enticing and teasing me into seeking
rapprochement within my own inner reality.

So while I sometimes mistakenly seek harmony
in worldy discordant cacophony,
it is within my own heart
I'll find my symmetry.

Startime
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1 posted 2001-10-18 08:18 PM

WOW!!!!Brilliant writing that left me speechless. BRAVO!!!

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

walker
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2 posted 2001-10-18 08:20 PM

I love this, yes we can protect ourselves from our outer world, if we know how. Thanks for sharing.

Midnitesun

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3 posted 2001-10-18 08:47 PM

Startime and walker, thanks for reading this, and for your nice comments. Some days, I feel totally out of balance with the world. Somehow, I always get my footing back before I fall too far from my center of gravity.

Duncan
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4 posted 2001-10-18 10:31 PM

Black is white. One absorbing, one reflecting
the whole spectrum of reality

Great lines! I read this several times, absorbing more each time. Very cool, write.

Kit McCallum

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5 posted 2001-10-18 10:37 PM

"And I cannot deny the balance and harmony that
lies within the unity of diversity.
Black is white. One absorbing, one reflecting
the whole spectrum of reality."

Oh my ... this is marvelous Midnitesun! Exceptional phrasing ... and so much to ponder ... oh how I love to ponder. A wonderful read!

Best wishes,
/Kit

Tracey
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6 posted 2001-10-18 10:41 PM

Wonderful writing.

So while I sometimes mistakenly seek harmony
in worldy discordant cacophony,
it is within my own heart
I'll find my symmetry.

This is so true. When we find peace within ourselves, then all makes sense.

If she who dies with the most toys wins, then can I have some toy boys please?

Midnitesun

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7 posted 2001-10-18 11:04 PM

Duncan, thanks. I'm smiling at your absorption.

Kit, gosh, thanks for the sweet words And pondering is good for the cranium..

Tracey, yep. Gotta have it inside first.

Hehe, guess who just found out how to add these fun things that kiss, hop and jump.

[This message has been edited by Midnitesun (edited 10-18-2001).]

Larry C

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8 posted 2001-10-19 12:15 PM

Midnitesun,
So many big words. But then they match all the big ideas that balance in the end. Life has taught you some things worth repeating. Thanks for sharing. I liked this.

Sin isn't fair, but God got even, grace isn't fair either. larry c

Midnitesun

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9 posted 2001-10-19 12:34 PM

Why Larry, whatever do you mean by big words? The ones that I used to win scrabble games with? Hehe. Thanks for reading. Yes, I hope I've learned a couple of things, yet the list of things to learn is still so long.

Mysteria

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10 posted 2001-10-19 12:49 PM

I loved your poem for black is white, and all answers do come from within. I find it so strange people don't listen to their own inner voice and quite often do exactly the opposite. This was a great piece to ponder indeed.

~I always have time to listen to someone talking from their heart~

Midnitesun

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11 posted 2001-10-19 12:54 PM

Mysteria, I'm honored you thought it is great, and that it provided food for ponder.
Hugs.

Nature Girl
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12 posted 2001-10-19 03:07 AM

AWESOME! This is just what I needed tonight! If I may be so presumptuous: HUGS!!!

THANK YOU!!! For this work of art!

Midnitesun

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13 posted 2001-10-19 03:10 AM

Nature Girl, thanks. And hugs right back.

cottage
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14 posted 2001-10-19 03:57 AM

this is really superb!!!

~ cottage

rwood
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15 posted 2001-10-19 06:46 AM

This is so important to me...balance....all things I feel revolve around this acceptance somehow...love, respect, and survival, all the major essences of life evoke to me a sense of balance making me whole. You write it perfectly!!! Bravo!

Sincerely,
Regina

Midnitesun

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16 posted 2001-10-19 12:42 PM

Cottage, Thanks.

Glad you liked it, glad I thought of it.

Regina, thank you. Your writing is always profound and honest, and shows you are well balanced and grounded in truth and reality.

Nature Girl
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17 posted 2001-10-19 03:37 PM

Hi, I just related to this so much, I'm putting it in my library...

Martie

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18 posted 2001-10-19 03:43 PM

Midnite..This is excellent! Loved your word choice..and the flow is terrific. Lots of thought went into this poem..and by the way, I know just what you mean!

Auguste

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19 posted 2001-10-19 03:46 PM

LOL! Wow, a real brain-teaser here.

I loved every word of it. Thanks!

Michael

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There is more depth to the heart than the mind can comprehend and it only has boundaries when we choose to fence it in.

Interloper

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Deep in the heart

20 posted 2001-10-19 03:49 PM

the answer lies here
within this being of me
it is symmetry

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

Midnitesun

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21 posted 2001-10-19 09:52 PM

Martie, thanks for taking time to read. I'm so glad you liked it!

Michael, thanks. I have some more brain teasers hidden away. Let me know when you need to be teased again. LOL while

Interloper, I really like your version, simplified, but with the same thought. Thanks for reading and re-creating a thought.

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