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Karmic Fruit

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            Karmic Fruit
                 
The wind is still and peaceful, yet
A stirring, Holy writ endures;

While higher truths are written,

Awaiting that which faith secures.

As karma plays its melody,
Ethereal message true, assures;

Swelling wider, growing there, 

Creating a ripple near its heart;
Swelling wider, growing where
The seedling had its start.

And souls, endeavoring harmony,
While seeking higher truths,
Bask within a realm created,
Sowing certain, dreamlike fruits.

Their destiny whispered softly,
And they alone, sought to hear...

While a stronger fusion stirring harshly,
Unveils its lowly, impious yield.

Ignoble mortals crave the meaning
Of barren harvest in the field.

Though toiling, unfair truths, all seeming;
Ungentle karmic fruit revealed.

That tortuous force appealed, reminds them,
That higher truths remain concealed.



Copyright © 2004–2006, C. Lee Gaines (Rose of Ireland)


Author notes

Karmic Fruit describes our individual 'payoff'
that we each earn for our works in this life...
Written January 1st, 2004

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  • Just lovely! Karmic Fruit, I like that...


  • White Tiger 96
    November 15, 2008

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    Awsome!!!

    This is a great poem! I love the mystery to it that makes you wonder!! You described Karma very well, and made it into a great poem. I too, am a christian and believe that "If you do good to others, good will be done upon you". Great Job!!!


  • libithina
    October 15, 2008

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    'sowing certain, dreamlike fruits'
    karmic fruit, endeavors for'harmony'
    'higher truths' revealed
    so very rich in delicious imagery
    Beautiful Cynthia


  • maa gold member
    March 4, 2008

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    amazing !
    so gracefully and masterfully, you have demonstrated how the law of karma works ... simple, yet far from simplistic, your elegant words spring from the source of wisdom itself ... for me, this is not the work of "a mortal", but inspired by the highest source ...
    I am delighted to see that you have revealed the essence of what is spoken of in the holy scriptures of all authentic spiritual traditions - and doing so, you honor them all ...
    thank you so much for this delightful verse,


    maa


  • individuality gold member
    October 19, 2006
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    this has a lovely rhythm, and it is a very fast-paced poem i think, i just glided right down the poem without any interuptions at all

    sorry i clicked in your promotion one then not realising i had already read and commented on it. spill ink and twist me into the crazy shape of love...

  • Cynthia Gaines gold member
    October 18, 2006
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    Oh, by the way, did you notice the part about the "Holy writ" in the beginning of this poem? Doesn't it say in the Bible that we shall reap just what we sow? (Our very own "Karmic Fruit")

  • Cynthia Gaines gold member
    October 18, 2006
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    Well, it may seem so, but really not so, I'm a Christian. I was really only having fun with this one, as you may have noticed... heck, I even put personalized "KARMA" license plates on my car... I kind of do believe that what goes around comes around. Hope all's well there for you, Charlie. Thanks again!


  • TallDrinkofWater
    October 18, 2006
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    Excellent

    I reminded me a of of wicka, The mother earth revealing her cosmic truth to the world, I love the imagetry, Well done, A true poet.


  • Inside and out
    October 17, 2006
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    This is incredible. One of the most beautiful descriptive poems that I have read in a long time. This is indeed stunning. Bravo dear poet.


  • Cynthia Gaines gold member
    October 17, 2006
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    Thanks Marilyn!

  • Cynthia Gaines gold member
    October 17, 2006
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    Thank you Lisa! I apprecaite your positive feedback. As to the imaginative visuals - if you're trying to imagine this poem's meaning, just keep doing what you do best Lisa, and you will find your karmic fruit returned to you!! Thanks again - Lee


  • Sabindi
    October 17, 2006
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    Awesome

    What an astonishingly wonderful poem, with incredible imagary, perfect choice of words, great flow and meter. You rock!!! Love, hugs and smiles. Marilyn

  • Lisa Haslett
    October 17, 2006
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    Good write

    good poem,though hard to imagine,but great work!Lisa k haslett Raytown Mo.

  • Cynthia Gaines gold member
    October 16, 2006
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    Heartening!

    Thank you Joy! It's always good to hear from you and to have your supportive feedback. I look forward to reading more of your work. Take care - Lee


  • waydownuponjoy
    October 16, 2006
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    deep words ...

    I just love the way your mind is unfolding as you entered this new realm of All Poetry, it's like a fresh breeze blowing in off of a beautiful sea! You have some very deep thoughts that in turn stimulate deep thoughts in the reader and I do enjoy that kind of poetry. Nice job with this and keep writing as the muse moves you! I can see that you have made some instant strides with getting comments already and so for that you should congratulate yourself! joy


  • Cynthia Gaines gold member
    October 15, 2006
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    Thank you!

    By the way, you are a great writer yourself, even if dark at times.


  • Cynthia Gaines gold member
    October 15, 2006
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    Thanks!

    Thank you - I'm grateful to have your photo to go with the poem!


  • OceanicEyes
    October 15, 2006
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    Poetic truths lie here. Grade: A

    Astonishing imagery! Wow, what a prolific excercise in verboseness and metaphor...I am definetly glad I added you my friend!
    "Ignoble mortals crave the meaning,
    Of barren harvest in the field.
    Though toiling, unfair truths, all seeming;
    Ungentle karmic fruit revealed.
    That tortuous force appealed, reminds them,
    That higher truths remain concealed." (Wonderful...really, this was a great closer. Karma is as harsh as a gust of january wind on naked flesh, and sometimes as beautiful as a sunset over the moors of Scotland. It is baffling how one small action, something we may never have thought can send ripples through time. This stanza at the end sums the idea of Karma; it's principles and the everlasting nudge it has on humanity)

    Wonderful work KPS!!

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