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Master Senior Member
since 1999-08-18
Posts 1867Boston, MA 
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January fifteenth. I’m home-sick for Autumn. I sit by the desk and out of boredom, reflect on existence, on being immortal, on God, which I’m lacking, and on God which is present. The latter -- my own creation, the former I have destructed. Imagination has led me to have a long conversation with the conscience that flows in my blood. “Religion is the opium of the people!” If that’s so, then how come the peep hole is not wide enough for the needle,-- and by “needle” I mean a warm ray. Not to say that I have a lot to offer, but I welcomed the Holy Spirit often,-- every day, I left all the windows opened, no one came and now, some say I’m unholy. I’ve read many sermons, many hymns and gospels and now I’m certain that I’m with Nietzsche, that life’s a burden. If I was God, I would also abandon my creation and leave it to spin in orbit. I’d hide my trail and take the forfeit,-- who wants to play king when life is morbid? But I don’t have faith because I stand on my own two feet and that is quenching, I despise afterlife and the idea of aging, and what’s more I just hate changing in order to be labeled by others as “right”. If others jumped off a bridge, I wouldn’t follow I choose not to believe in death,-- it’s hollow and not because “it’s too much to swallow,” but because there’s nothing to bite. I find my release in mere existence,-- the alarm clock resounds to start up my pistons and no matter how short or long a distance, I travel gladly. What can I say? I love living and that’s why the question that bothered Hamlet, does not give me headaches. I happened therefore I am. For breakfast, I love the omelet,-- and the lack of such pleasures leaves me grieving. But overall, I can’t say that life treated me badly,-- I have a great family and I am madly in love,-- even my neighbors are friendly, at least they act so. Could life be better?! I wasn’t born with a silver spoon in my mouth,-- and I’m thankful for that. I’ve done well without any help from a God, which makes me proud. And I firmly believe that tomorrow, no matter what may occur, I’ll awake in my bed on January sixteenth and I’ll extend my arm to turn off the alarm on the stand. I’ll get up and the day will follow exactly the same old routine as the day before it. The night will reflect the night that bore it. There’s a pattern to life and therefore, to me, immortality seems to be likely. What’s the purpose of life if it’s eternal?— to make all external become internal and of course vice-versa, to keep a journal, to search for beauty, to search for purpose,-- to be!—it’s all so simple. The rest will fall into place, as it must in nature. Each soul will find its object of worship. And after all, the dust will settle and truth will surface and it’s all so simple... ------------------ Check out more of my poetry here: http://www.unknownpoets.com/db/authors/master [This message has been edited by Master (edited 01-17-2001).] |
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deleeme Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 1766NEW ENGLAND, USA |
Hi Master, This is quite a poem you have here relating your views of life-and what works for you. I think all of us seek answers and meaning about life and what it is all about, and what it can and should be. And many come to different conclusions about it. For me, I believe true meaning and purpose in life is grounded in true and unshakable faith in God & His word. There I have personally found my peace and joy, one which looks for the best in life now, as well as a blessed eternity. But as the scripture says, "One person esteems one day above another; another esteems every day alike, Let each be fully persuaded in his own mind."(Romans 14:5). Thanks for sharing your personal views with us. David No Better Place do I know Than where Hearts knit as one, For in that grand experience, The Better ALL become. God Bless us All!!! |
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since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Pulled me in with this interesting read here Master...I have to ditto what David said, and, to each their own... Great writing. Bonnie |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Well written poem, although my belief's are very different, you have made your thoughts clear. I too echo all that David said,and just a note more, I have lost my heart and soul to the greatest Love of all, my God. Ellie A friend hears the song in my heart, and sings it to me when my memory fails. |
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Songbird Member Elite
since 1999-12-15
Posts 2184Missouri |
You definitely have a talent for writing poetry. I checked out your webpages and your talent is really magnifested there. There is a uniqueness to your writings, you express yourself very well. I detect a cynisism in your poetry that is hard to understand for one of your age. I wish you will. |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
The rest will fall into place, as it must in nature." this is an entirely amazing piece of poetry. This verse leads me to dwell on the thought of who indeed controls nature and man, and how we once fell and how one day we shall rest. thank you for posting this. Kathleen |
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