»
Archives
»
Open Poetry #16
»
Assumptions
| Open Poetry #16 |
|
Assumptions |
|
|
WindWalker Senior Member
since 2001-10-12
Posts 1218 |
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.” |
||
| © Copyright 2001 Sharran WindWalker - All Rights Reserved | |||
|
sunshinemist Senior Member
since 2001-09-29
Posts 595Fl. sunshines early mist |
Nice poem, and you are correct. Look within the heart!  ~hugs~smiles ~Marie~ |
||
Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
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.*~ |
||
|
ctowen Member Elite
since 2001-10-18
Posts 2286Green Mountains of VT |
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
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
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 5918Canada |
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 Senior Member
since 2000-09-12
Posts 1499right next door |
Windwalker.this is a great read. If someone listens to their heart, there would be fewer hurts out there. Enjoyed the read. |
||
|
Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I like your answer....well done! |
||
|
|
⇧ top of page ⇧ |
|
| All times are ET (US). All dates are in Year-Month-Day format. | ||
