The New Archers• Show poetry

I've had some profound realizations as of late. I've always enjoyed hearing scripture and powerful emotional sermons who were ministered by people who felt the words they used. I wish to feel the words I use in my poetry. Along with that I also realized recently I don't enjoy the formality, structure, and repetition that organized religion adds to the relationship with God. I love God, but have, until recently, always associated Him with those things I disliked. I discovered I don't need a middle man to relate with God. I've also realized I don't fully understand God, nor have I been able to fully conceptualize what God is. I only use the word God because I like that word and it is an easy word to use in conversation. However, I find it challenging to find a more accurate word or name to describe God because I know there is such stigma around the word God, church, etc. It's all fascinating to me and I could talk about spirituality endlessly.

I enjoy the history and fortitude of scripture and the men who wrote it. I'm not referring to only the Bible, but also books like The Nag Hammadi Library, The Gnostic Bible, The Apocrypha, and other inspired works. Imagine two or three thousand years ago. Anonymity was virtually nonexistant. EVERYONE knew you and what you did. More importantly, everyone knew your core intent, the things that truly drove and motivated you. This is evidenced in one's actions.

I have renewed my personal relationship with God. I still have far to go on my path, but realize, "What would I do if I had no path?" So here I walk on my path for all to see, or at least those who are able to notice the subtle hints and 'tells' of another.

I enjoy the subtle nuances and seeing the fine fabrics of life and one's soul. I love to inspire others. I am privileged and thankful. I also enjoy being alone. It keeps the world fresh for me. I feel better when everything is not figured out and I don't have all the answers. It keeps me humble. It causes me to look until I am sure, until I have undeniable knowing. It allows for me to maintain an originality and style unto myself. It also makes the moments of sharing more vibrant.

I like to create images and feelings with the words I use. I like to create a flow that allows the reader to follow each moment, build an image, and see the entire picture I am offering, clearly. I also enjoy the sharing that the avenue of poetry has to offer.

Above all I enjoy communication which is a lower harmonic of communion. I encourage you to read my inspirations and offerings. Some are recent. Some are not. Please enjoy and comment. If there is something you do not enjoy, please comment on that as well. Communication, I've found, is more for the receiver than the giver. As a matter of fact, it is the giver's responsibility to offer communication the receiver can understand. Otherwise, purely wasteful action is what comes forth. I encourage you to talk with me about the things that inspire you. The things I write and talk about could be misinterpreted. I would like for that not to happen. If something pushes a button, call me on it. My words may be faulty. Forgive me, I am not perfect. Above all, enjoy! Thank you all.