Open Poetry #38 |
Is Earth a Prison? |
WindWalker Senior Member
since 2001-10-12
Posts 1218 |
A stranger’s footsteps lead me down an unfamiliar way: I realize things now I never knew I knew! The question arises: Is earth a prison? It seems we are: we cannot leave at will but must wait for death. Surprising how such a thought makes many people laugh when I share this belief and I wonder, when are earth humans going to change? I hear the stranger’s voice: “As long as Humans enjoy their stay in their cell; as long as they fail to realize they live within a trap, in binding, blinding rules and endless limitations, they will never try to go beyond that point.” For the wheel of karma turns not in judgment or punishment but in mindless repetitive turns. His voice fades into the darkness but I know what my quest is now: to discover light travel so I can freely leave this place, and that, without any regret when I know my time has come. |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
"so I can freely leave this place, and that, without any regret when I know my time has come." You can do it, WindWalker - I've heard of many who have and here I think the American Indians have the edge on us and perhaps other "religions" considered to be pagan. Requires belief though. Enjoyed your probing thoughts! |
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StevenS Senior Member
since 2005-09-21
Posts 945L. A. (Lower Alabama) |
Lets hope it is, I like the idea of catching the midlight express! :-)Well done and enjoyed! :-) |
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XOx Uriah xOX Senior Member
since 2006-02-11
Posts 1403Virginia |
“As long as Humans enjoy their stay in their cell; as long as they fail to realize they live within a trap, in binding, blinding rules and endless limitations, they will never try to go beyond that point.” Ah But most are caught up in "suffering". They are not enjoying the gift of "Life" Therefore...They DO see it as a cell, a trap. Is earth a prison? As long as there is the thought of bondage. The idea that there must be an "escape"... Yes, it is a prison. The idea that there is a "sufferer" that must escape the suffering...creates more suffering. The walls become thicker, higher. As long as there is the thought that "you" or anything "other than you" must change...The shackles remain. It is a prison. When there is no longer the desire to be "this or that" and rest is found in that which IS... content to just BE and let be... That which "seemed" a prison...becomes paradise. LOL blah blah blah Great write ! As always |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
A very thought provoking write, one of which I might add, I have had many thoughts along these lines, too! I very much enjoyed this, and Uriahs reply says much too, which I think in time we all find that in the end happiness is within our selves, sometimes it's just a darn hard road getting there. I look at it as this is just the stepping stone to the next plateau. I Enjoyed your words. seek the flame within yourself |
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