THE KEY
When I know,
I know nothing,
No, no-thing at all.
It meets 'All Knowing'
Whose Vision is 'All'! No!
'He' meets me, in 'His Palace'!
With no need for
Any key
The
Lock
Bolt
And
The
Password
Is simply
Not
'me'
But
'He'
Author notes
Inspired by Rumi, who is known widely and Internationally, in many circles, as the worlds greatest mystical poet. This poem has been inspired by strong sentiments for his thought, which I feel finds a universal compatibility with most of the worlds greatest religious traditions.
As a safeguard: Please excuse the age old gender problem, for the 'All Knowing One'. In the language of many Eastern traditions there is often no such problem.
'He' could be substituted equally here, I feel with, 'God' 'Reality' 'Christ' 'Krishna' 'Buddha Nature' and all names used in established traditions to point to the same 'One Compassionate Reality'.
This is now longer than the poem!
A contest entry
- Concrete Poetry by ronnica.
2300 points, ended June 16, 11 entries
Silver trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Welcome to all and any sincere responses. Thanks
Comments
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Congratulations on the silver, Sol!...Peace always, Rhonda
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butiful shape and great meaning Congrats on the Silver
cheeky
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Thanks cheeky!
Sol
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Strong, great and deep. Congrats on the Silver.
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Thank you
Sol
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Congratulations on a very, very well deserved trophy!!! I'm glad your 'key' now has some 'silver'.X
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I'm well 'chuffed about it too!
X
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I always enjoy reading this piece..I love it!
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"Not me but He" I kiked the deep thought and the well worked shape to the key,
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Thank you so very much for your 'Silver' award ronnica!
So happy!
Exactly what a 'key' needs!
Sol
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Perfect!
I've read over 400 readings written by Rumi (who is also called the master of love) and ventured to write a few of my own in his style. I see the similarity here in this write. Is is absolutely great. Deep and meaningful and a poem which makes you ponder long after you have read it. The shape is fantastic and displaying it on a black background adds to the ambience. Everything done to perfection here.
alby
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Thank you for your such generous and encouraging comment alby!
Sol
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Congrats on the silver...well deserved!
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It is the 'password' that make your key different than others..for every truth there is a key but only the 'He' got them all..I read this days ago..few times now...everytime I see different face to it for some reason..I really enjoy this clever write oops 'key'
wonderful work.best of luck my friend
Ruby
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... Yes, thank you ....
And you have one in your pocket!
Sol
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wow
very truth inspired for me, speaks of humility, we all know nothing, everything is given to us how can we be arrogant about gifts. great write -
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Hi hipstorian,
Sorry I've been a little slow in responding, with my thanks for your 'eye' and most kind comment.
Much appreciated.
Sol
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Still a favorite...sometimes I just come by here...borrow the key, let myself wander around a bit and...breathe...Never can read this one too much... it's always new and timely just like the writings of The Poet, Rumi ....Peace, Rhonda...sorry can't send any clappies...
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Thanks to you again Rhonda
I've just received 'silver' for my 'key'!!!
How wonderfully appropriate for one, I'm chuffed to pieces!
Sol
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Many times we look for the right answers, never finding them, for we make the wrong questions.
This is excellent. Perfect format and great thoughts!
Mari
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What you have said regarding 'questions' is so true.
Thank you so much for 'coming this way Mari'
Sol
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Sol
I can feel the emotion in this fine piece of poetry. And the spiritual aspect resounds.. For it is He, not me. I do like
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Thanks Bob!
I trust all is well with you.
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this is unique and rare...the best kind;lol
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Bravo...You have done Rumi(and yourself) justice, in my opinion. Peace, Rhonda
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Thank you Rhonda.
I think Rumi is like the ocean that my trickles try to find their way to.
I much like your kokopelli by the way, it's wonderful, where was the picture taken? Sol
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Excellent!
A very inspirational piece here you have created fine sir, and thank you so much for sharing your talent here. You are appreciated, and keep up the wonderfukl works. Love the form by the way.
Peace. Tim
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Hi Tim, much appreciated, thank you very much indeed!
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I very much admire Rumi, and I belong to a LiveJournal community that posts samples of his work. Very neat, the way you designed this poem to resemble a key.
I look forward to reading more of your mystic poetry. I don't see a lot of this kind of work on the Internet. -
I like the way you set this up, as a key, and the sentiment expressed here...truly well-done!
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Ooh, i like this one. Simple yet profound. And of course, Mr Artist, the key is very clever too.
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A fantastic piece of poetry constructed well holding the key to many hearts. The spirit holds no ceremonial tradition being free of religious contrainst. Peace my brother in light and love.
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Confession
I confess, I had hoped you would like this one. I wonder how it will appear when I've corrected the upper cases?! Thank you my brother.
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ahhh now I see...
now this one looks good and is more in line with the idea of using formed poetry to add a visual aspect
must be the artist in you...
good stuff..
the world is made of keys and unlocking of known and unknown doors...
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This is such a great write and thanks so much for the authors notes, it is always great to know where the reader is coming from. Keep up the good work.
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Thanks for such encouragement, and for the trouble you've taken Vanessa. Much appreciated.
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truth
Well then ,let's all make beautiful illusions together. Maybe that is what it's all about. It's really easy for a great talent to be totally overlooked today. Never despair!
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Despair I will not...
With such encouragement! Very much appreciated, thank you Wesley.
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