Open Poetry #36 |
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In Regard to Sutrra #120 |
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Ericc Member Elite
since 2003-01-31
Posts 4178 |
Look at me...then slowly turn away. Allow thoughts to fall in the distance of your mind. We are empty now...form caressed to the absence of flesh, bone and self. Only space remains... Ready to receive. |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
Beautiful... like a new day, new novel, new start... great write Eric...I liked this |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Excellently written Eric, nicely done. |
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Eromyna Member
since 2002-11-29
Posts 306Pheonix, AZ, USA |
I'm having a hard time finding what ties S1 to the rest of this piece. It's the "turn away" part that I can't figure. What are you trying to say here? It's only a tragedy after we bleed. |
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Ericc Member Elite
since 2003-01-31
Posts 4178 |
Hi Eromyna, Hahaha...I try to say as little as possible in a poem and to explain even less. To do so would only give you my meaning and negate any meaning you may gather on your own. Even confusion serves a purpose! So instead of offering you an explaintion allow me to instead offer a brief meditation. Gaze at a beloved object or person. Allow yourself to bathe in their personal expression. Now slowly withdraw your gaze (turn away)and let your thoughts fall away on their own accord. Perhaps there will only be a brief moment before new and unrelated thoughts rush to meet your presence. That's ok...it only takes a moment. In this space we can be stripped of "thoughts of love" ( empty) and become a receptacle of deeper, truer love that often remains hidden beneath our ideals and delusions. In this emptiness we are ready to be filled, to be penetrated, in a perfect gift of love. We are ready to receive. And so we can be...so we will be. If we are open to what the empty moment offers. Perhaps the poem still doesn't make sense? Hahaha...that's ok! I appreciate the opportunity to share. Love, Eric [This message has been edited by Ericc (08-31-2005 05:20 PM).] |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Beautiful, Eric. I do wish I had your gift of "as few words as possible". What you express herein is exactly right - we just need to practice it. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Eric I like the thought, or empty place, that this speaks of. I will practice it. I love the way you write...I may practice that too...I am sometimes too full of words. ![]() |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Ericc, thought this was beautiful, but kind of strangely, I feel a little sadness with it. ![]() |
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Bodger Senior Member
since 2005-06-12
Posts 1260Tolerance for a short time |
Excellent Eric Bodger |
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Startime55 Member Elite
since 2003-04-05
Posts 2148Alberta, Canada |
Like a new page waiting for the words our muse fills us with...I really like this poem...*big hugs* |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
good grief Eric no words can do justice here so I'll just say thank you |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Oooo, that was a reeeal goood one! ![]() ![]() Linda |
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suthern![]() ![]()
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Oh, yes... I love the anticipation of this! *S* |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Your writing blows the warmesst air in all directions. A simply lovely stirring, Ericc~ |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
My ears are open to that space also thanks to you ... You have a beautiful mind and you perceive whispers of great subtlety and beauty. This is a lesson of wisdom. I love you. Margherita ![]() |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
I'm so glad I didn't miss this one! Excellent write Eric! Hugs~Nancy ~Autumn.. the year's last, loveliest smile.~ |
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Midnitesun![]()
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
empty space can be so fulfilling |
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Angelheart Senior Member
since 2005-09-08
Posts 754Jacksonville,FL USA |
beautifully written this is. ![]() Poetry can get you very far |
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