Loneliness is not a condition
determined by environment
but, a process
in which the spirit is set aside
in favor of an ideal
no human can possibly meet
Thus, finding a companion
becomes the foolhardy task,
inevitably destined for failure,
of attempting to create someone
who meets this ideal
out of someone dumb enough to think
they can create such a one
out of you
To overcome loneliness
one only needs to
have the spirit as a lover first
and force all companions henceforth
to accommodate such a threesome
Only love involving the spirit
has what we long for
making the third party
no less important
but far less burdened
Author notes
Surprisingly, I do not have all the money I need yet. Please send more.
Written August 18th, 2006
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A contest entry
- Write About Love by Dlvvanzor.
300 points, ended November 26, 2006, 54 entries
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Comments
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Profound!
This is a very special poem. It causes the reader to think, and to consider how, "Only love involving the spirit has what we long for," applies...At least in my case, I know it has always been true. Thank you for a very good read.
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Amazing
I wonder where i've heard this before, and how I learned how to do it so well, hmmm, oh, that's right, it was you. I absolutely loved it, well worded, I only wonder why it took you much, much longer to explain it to me, either i'm a dum-dum, or you just like talking to me. I opt for the ladder. Much love, my dear Allan, we can only hope that such words of wisom change lives like they did mine.
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Why aren't these things written down somewhere!?...Oh, here it is...lol...and ...the check is in the mail... Rhonda
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Interesting and thought-provoking.
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wisdom
And wise words for at times loneliness can be a choice, But what of those encapable of love. those truly evil tht fill their needs only to fill their egos. Those without a heart
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They have focused on their humanity and not their divinity. They have lost contact with the spirit.
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well done
I felt it was a deeply spiritual write, and something that is probably over my head at this point in my life... but I was still drawn into it.
I read it a few times. It was a bit superfluous compared to what I'm used to reading, but that style only helped to strenghten the message and make the reader pay attention. An unforgettable write.
You are a philosopher.
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Another fascinating write!
"Loneliness is not a condition
determined by environment
but, a process
in which the spirit is set aside
in favor of an ideal
no human can possibly meet"
Perhaps... yet there are some environments that are forced upon us. And to change those would hurt others... so to set the spirit aside can often be for the greater good.
I do completely understand what you're saying here... and can even agree with it to a point... but even if you have the spirit of a lover... you sometimes cannot find a matching spirit to share it with.
So.. I guess I agree with what you're saying as far as it goes for everyone else... my own circumstances are beyong my control, and therefore unchangeable. LOL... yeah, I'm awkward I know!!!
You have a philosopher at heart and look deeply into matters of the soul... I'm positive this write has helped many people!!!
Regardless of my annoying cynicism..... I think this is indeed a work of art!!!!
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Set the spirit aside for the greater good? Need to read it again! That is bass ackwards. The spirit only can work the miricles you seek. Setting it aside is giving up hope. Not on my watch, missy!
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LOL... your fighting a losing battle here with me!
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Good Lord! Don't you know better than to challenge a megalomaniac?
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This is cool! I don't have the money either can they send me some?
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Good advice in this piece, too true. If one searches for that which is no more than a compound of ideas in theory without root in the world then dissapointment is sure to be a friend and thus another, less passionate, threesome will emerge: the reality, the desire, and the disappointment!
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yeah this is good. good job man!
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Understood!
Well said. Your words ring true and should for many. We do create our own loneliness because we go about trying to change our partners instead of accepting them as they are and, all doing the best that is inside, but mostly, just loving . . . Thank you for this. Brought a nice smile to my lips this a.m. Be blessed.--Kel
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Lines #10-15.
I love everything about these ponderings..
Stripped, honest, heavy..
And, I agree with you..
Nice,
Jin
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this is definitely wisdom of sorts... I like the somewhat repetitive and cyclical feel to this piece... it seems to describe a catch 22 in detail that is a little sordid, because that is just the nature of said beast, but brings to it a clarity... one understands why this is such a conundrum and but still ponders it's purpose - why it is that it exists, at least to a degree...
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This makes a pretty good deal of sense, and I actually would beleive its words.
To bad T.S.D. fucks it all up.
But this really does make sense.
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i luv it
nice thanx for making me read this
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carried away forgot these, but you deserve greater than that.
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Indeed this is powerful my dear friend.
I appreciate all you have said here and in other aspects of conversation. I know what my spirit tells me, and should follow it, yet I think i am better then the one in charge. SO therefore I follow my minds reasoning instead of the spirit therefore once again, leading me down a beaten path. Instead accept what is laid before me and work with it and do what i am required to do by his word. Then i shall find the peace within the heart that has been badly battered, which it as wel lcould of prevented if i paid attention to all the signs. And there were signs we just fail to see them for we want what we want and ignore the obvious right before us Right?
what a lesson i am learning. Usually im the one people ar elearning from, but you know, as followers of Him we stumble too and need a little assistance.
Thanks
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Amen! True unconditional loves comes from deep within the soul...it isn't of the mind or even the heart...it is love at any time for any reason...just pure love...
WE are blessed when another soul is open the same and loves the same, perhaps this is where the soul mate is found...but reguardless, when we are one with the spirit, we are at peace, not dismay.
Thanks for sharing this! Your spirit shines.
blessings,
Michelle
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Why set your sights so low? I have several soulmates and am not done yet... as for an actual mate... that's another story...
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I believe each one of my friends are a soul mate, I am speaking when we find a romantic mate that seeks and shines with the spirit and our spirits match and shine...if we all had that, there would be no failed relationships.
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Your comments here are filled with as much wisdom and insight as the write itself, I shall surely read this many more times and let the whole thing be absorbed into my mind. Thank you for sharing. La x
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PS - Allan, I like your higher and divine genious! You let it speak volumes.
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When you make a spiritual connection with someone that is obviously far more than an idea. The fact is though you can get lost in the ideal and lose sight of what love really is and should be. Heartache is caused mostly when ideals are not met and you think you are in love, the other person doesn't feel as deeply as you do and can toss you aside like garbage because to them - no matter what they told you, it's not real love. You could think... "I don't have an ideal" but if you believe a person should think, act or respond in a certain way then yes you do. True love comes about when both appreciate one another and don't expect miracles, freedom is the key.
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Let's examine what you wrote.
"...YOU can get lost in the ideal and lose sight of what love really is and should be..."
Absolutely agreed!! It is YOUR responsibility to see that you are always true to the spirit's wishes.
"...Heartache is caused mostly when ideals are not met and you think you are in love, the other person doesn't feel as deeply as you do..."
This is running contrary to the quote above it. Here you are trying to give the responsibility to someone else. Truth is, this says YOUR love was not real. For if it was, you would not be bothered by a little thing like this. Just because someone is not in the same place you are doesn't make them less lovable, does it?
"...if you believe a person should think, act or respond in a certain way..."
We have come to the true heart of the matter! I DO believe that people should think, act, and respond in certain ways. But, not for MY sake... for THEIR sake. In which case I'm never offended when they don't. They can't hurt me. Only I can do that. (then blame them)
"...True love comes about when both appreciate one another and don't expect miracles, freedom is the key..."
Yes... the love of my life loves another. Doesn't phase me in the least. Good for her. I don't believe people are possessions. Unconditional love is unconditional. Freedom is when you love no matter what. Only when you love unconditionally can you feel that you are loved unconditionally.
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oh this is sad, yet realistic and romantic and filled with desire. beautifully penned.
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Myself, being a spiritual [not religious] person,
I understand this to be our connection.
Without this connection we are all destined to fail.
I am never alone, but sometimes lonely, even in
the company of another person...
Your poem has a lot of depth in it, which makes a lot of sense.
Well done...
Jeffro
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Well penned my friend. You seem to express your inner feelings better in verse than you do in intimate conversation. I enjoyed and was enlightened by this write. Amera
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Intimate conversation is spontaneous. Thoughts like this one may take days to develop. The ego-mask normally talks, but every now and then he who takes action is motivated to speak, as you see here. The energy required for him to speak is phenomenal! So, it cannot happen often. Hopefully, I can learn to get out of the way so it takes less energy. Thanks for the comment.
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You have definitely nailed this one on the head hon. Great job and I am going to go burrowing into your older work just for pure enjoyment! thank you so much for being who you are.
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If a smile is you purpose, right on...
Darling
The darkness precedes light
to elementals like pigeons
as coldness accedes night
flying as living bludgeons.
Smoosh
Janet
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You are a guy, aren't you? That's just sick.
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very well written piece here...learning to accept oneself and knowing that you will accept nothing less than what you deserve is truly coming full circle, a communion of body and soul , loneliness need not be a factor ....well done
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very nice indeed, thanks for sharing.
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"In favor of an ideal
no human can possibly meet"
This is my favorite part, and totally true. Great job, and the best of luck in my contest.
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Excellent!
A lot of people need to read this one! It's so insightful and I really enjoyed reading it. Truly written by someone who is wise, yeah I'm talking about you!
LOL! But seriously this is a brilliant piece and is full of wisdom and great philosophy. Great Write!
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Lane! I cannot tell a lie. I like bad poetry just as much as good poetry. I can't help it because I can't tell the difference.
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Okay...I get it. You can write beautifully when you want to, which is not to say you are a bad writer...You are an exceptional writer who writes bad ten minute poems (grinning) Just kidding, mon cheri, this is lovely.
Mon Amour à Vous,
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Profound...But True
Yes, I see, and I like this one, It makes perfect sense. On
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Thank-you my friend, it is advise I will take. xx
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There is only one "the spirit". We all share it. It is the source of all life energy, as well as that energy itself. If you link to your partner through the spirit, the partnership will not have limitations or impediments.
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Thank-you for this beautiful explanation. If I'd read it 2 days ago it would have been lost on me, thank-you for giving me the insight to read and understand.
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beatifully bittersweet. the sweet is the idea and the bitter the seeming impossiblity of the idea. this is lovely and touching. then end is perfect.
only one question-shouldn't it be a foursome? involving the spirits of both people?
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Excellent
Lovely write... Written like a master... Words flowing, making so much sence
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But M'Lady! Alone is only one of the choices. I also clearly outlined a union with the spirit as an option. With this option, one is never alone even when one is alone. Thanks for the kind words, you are indeed a lady.
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Roaring applause and standing ovations!!
"In favor of an ideal
no human can possibly meet"
That is why some chose to be alone. Cause everything else would be a disappointment.
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This is a very nice write that you had penned here your rhythm flowed beautifully throughout the entire poem
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