Open Poetry #38 |
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XOx Uriah xOX Senior Member
since 2006-02-11
Posts 1403Virginia |
I Am He who draws breath and the breath that is drawn. The keeper of flocks and tiller of the ground. He who prays and the hearer of prayers. The bodhi tree, the Buddha beneath it and the serpent that sheltered the Buddha. I Am Ganesh and the mouse that scurries. I Am Yin, Yang Lao, and Tao. The Brazen Serpent which heals and He who is healed. I Am the sender of manna, the gatherer and eater and the manna eaten. The sanctified, Sanctifier and the Sanctuary. The sacrifice and He who receives the sacrifice. The lamb without blemish and the scapegoat. I Am the Golden pot and the Brazen Laver. The brass vessel, the High Priest anointed and the oil that anoints. I Am the crucified and the crucifier. He who ascends to Heaven and he who sleeps in Hell. I Am the Bullseye the archer and that which falls short. I Am you and everything other than you. I Am the prodigal, the brother who remains, and the Father who welcomes home. I Am the Home that is returned to. I Am the beginning the end and everything in between. I will do all my pleasure I Am That I Am and there is None else. |
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deasomnians Member
since 2006-06-20
Posts 87California |
An eloquent and striking blend of traditions into a central theme. I love it! -Katie |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Uriah You are the beginning and the end. And so am I. Enjoyed |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
awesome! |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Larry~ 'I Am That I Am' Enjoyed the entire penning ...~ LOL ... thought there for a moment that I was reading my own~ 'I Am ... I Am ... I Am' /pip/Forum95/HTML/001619.html Honest Injun ... I didn't see yours before my title came to me for mine~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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WindWalker Senior Member
since 2001-10-12
Posts 1218 |
I must agree with Deasomnians: "An eloquent and striking blend of traditions into a central theme" This is one of your best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
P E R F E C T I O N ! ! For it was not into my ear you whispered |
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divine chaos Senior Member
since 2006-07-09
Posts 617dancing 'neath the moon |
what an amazing write! thank you for sharing ~*Sheli*~ By words the mind is winged |
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Kristabell Senior Member
since 2003-11-29
Posts 678Portland, OR |
Very true. Much enjoyed. Kristabell |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Larry, Remarkable! The "I Am" poems have been circulating around Passions for awhile, but never have I seen one so encircling and snake like, coming in upon itself, making everything go full circle. It is at times quite humbling to read your fine works...and wonder if ever one might read another like yourself. Yes, Sir...very well done. |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Oh, Uriah. Magnificent. |
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