Part I :
Why is it that great joy brings salty tear ?
And why does heartache sometimes taste so sweet ?
It seems, together, bliss and pain appear
to make the wheel of karma look complete.
For Yin needs Yang, and winter needs the spring,
the pendulum swings not to just one side.
As much as failure soon success will bring,
within the seed of glory worms abide.
The moon is full, although appearance lies.
To see through Maya’s play, step back and gaze !
A prisoner is Freedom in disguise,
the Light of Truth dissolves illusion’s haze.
If perfumed rose you search, bear with the thorns.
Enjoy the milk – but don’t ignore the horns !
Part II :
I hear you say now : «Life is not extreme,
experiences not just black and white
and things not as dramatic as they seem,
but rather shades of grey” – and you are right !
But would we want to leave a cosy dream,
which slowly into haze of boredom fades ?
The soul will only happiness esteem
when white meets black, ignoring greyish shades.
For if a nightmare haunts you in your sleep,
you wish to wake up, would you hesitate ?
And if your well of suffering is deep,
your goal will be redemption from this state.
Let go of clouds of grey from times of old.
Dress Cinderella in her robe of gold !
Author notes
Cinderella ... archetype for a mourning girl (ashes), who is about to be invited by her animus or maculine side of her soul (the prince), to discover the radiance (golden robe) of her soul, and to become enlightened (marrying the prince and becoming queen)
that's the way I understand this fairy-tale ...
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"The Moon Is Always Full - Part I"
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Just beautiful. You express wisdom and deep reflection and study of the human condition. Also, i find here the idea that hope springs eternal, that life is cyclical, and the process teaches us and makes us better.
Wonderful penning!
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this gave me something to think about... "the moon is not always full, appearance lie" I think that you really made a good point there. I love how you pointed out both the beauty of the rose together with the hurt a thorn sting can bring. very true about the whole bittersweet situation. Now I would like to thank you for taking part in my contest. Have a great day and keep well.
Rebekah -
feminine mystical side
Isis unveiled. Your critique of my piece was at an intuitive level I did not expect. You pulled apart my piece effectively seeing my intentions. I have no idea if I can do the same for you. Obviously, we both have the same love for mythology, legend and fairy tale. Your studies probably also included Joseph Campbell and others. Your poetry, I suspect, is an indication of how your beliefs influences your life. To take Cinderella to this level indicates a strong need to understand the 'way of things' at all it levels. Children's fairy tales are great teaching tools. I suspect that some day you will be writing adult and children's stories. I like risk takers, so, an enthusiastic three bunnies for the nice lady.
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nice to meet you, new friend ...
you have a great intuition, I have already written, illustrated and published a spirit-tale for children and adults who have preserved their childlike innocence called : "l'arc-en-ciel et le diamant" (the rainbow and the diamond)... it's in french though, if you read french, you can download the book for free on lulu
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I admit to be ignorant about joseph campbell so far, but maybe you just gave me a hint that I have to consider ...
thank you so much,
maa
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And of course it makes perfect sense and hits home, because I have my fair share of that cozy dream that still is actually a nightmare...a paradox possibly but such is my life, lol.
Wow, you dug deep into the Cinderella Complex...now I'll never be able to read the tale the same way again.
Too many people like those gray clouds hovering above them, if you doubt that I'll send you lots and lots of links to AP poems proving my suggestion!
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This is so beautifully done. It is elegant wisdom on display and I can easily fall into the enchantment of this piece. Both parts of this really seep into the soul and leave you pondering wonderful messages of insight. Fantastics Blessings, Gypsy
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You have such a wonderful insight!!
Poem is absolutely great, in content and form. Lovely rhymes too!
Your vision of that fairy tale is very special and left me thinking about it.
I truly enjoyed this poem, both poems
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Well, yes, the moon is always full
when life is analysed with eyes wide open.
This poem of positive karma, enlightens in both its sonnet parts. Recently I have written a love poem with a bitter side to it that involves a dream. I know what you mean.
Life is a paradox of action and inaction and perhaps reaction. Your fine iambic lines illuminate upon these factors.
Always, your head and heart are in the right place. God bless you and keep you. Ron.
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I know nothing of sonnets, but MaragetG is a pro. I am commenting on the blessing received in reading your poem. I also believe that for order to exist there is yin and yang. To write this out poetically is marvelous! How poetically you wrote about tears of joy! Your metaphors truly beautiful, yet deep. Always such a beautiful day to read a new poem, when so much havoc is occurring in one's life...but this soon, too shall pass!
Shana
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Great one again, sweetheart. Your meter is lovely all through, but I would direct your attention to the rhymes in line 7 of Part I and lines 6,7 of Part II.
I totally agree with the argument - a read an essay once about the comfortable chair, which said that we will tolerate worse and worse conditions because it is so hard to get up! But eventually we must, as you say also, and at that point we have an opportunity to make life as we wish it to be.
Blessings and best wishes!
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Perfect sonnets
I just love to read sonnets where the poet understands both proper rhyme and rhythm. Yours are such exemplinary examples.
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This is a true work of art my dear sister. Your great compassion coupled with your poetid talent is a thing to behold. I truly love your sonnets and this pair is strong with sincere image fron start to finish.
Love,
Amera
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