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The Puzzle

What is our true nature,

when what we see dissolves;

beneath the superficial

when the mind of man evolves?

 

Who is the Source of mortal life,

of cosmic energy;

behind the cluttered thoughts of mind,

true cause of reality?

 

Scattered pieces of the whole,

surpass time and space;

form separate pieces of the source,

creates the human race.

 

Filtered to pureness,

as the human flesh revolves;

puzzle put together,

when the fleshy mind evolves.

 

In union with creator,

in harmony with man;

when Oneness appears completed,

when realized, I Am.

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  • lonestar silver member
    1 day ago
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    Another deep and interesting write, Kathy, but I really didn't get the last line on this one, or did I take it the wrong way? hum........

    Love, peace and harmony


  • Rovingone gold member
    October 26

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    Always so spiritually fulfilling. Your words explain so much about the mysterie of life. And, always with such clarity and such simple brilliance.


  • Wu Jingdong
    October 23
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    I read with respect.your spirit is generous and lofty.


  • PoisonParasite
    October 18
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    Beautiful


  • Ellis gold member
    August 16
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    Superb

    Discrete Unity -- depends upon how it is seen?

  • ea silver member
    August 3
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    I am feeling a lot of idealism in your poems on unity.


  • Keith Drew gold member
    August 1

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    I exist therefore I am!
    But what am I ?
    This is certainly a puzzle for the mind, and even if you finish the puzzle.
    There is always a piece missing.
    Well done Pisces excellent I love the way your mind thinks.


  • penman gold member
    July 30
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    Wonderful

    Such an amazing write. And so very deserving of the trophies. Congratulations


  • Andre ben-YEHU
    July 19

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    Good work...



    Interesting title, considering that the subjects dealt became a clear picture in the the last stanza, whose closing line becomes a "puzzle", for it is a biblical reference; and, therefore – it leads one to a mytheological (Mythology and Theology.) thought mingling with hierologic and ontologic matters.

    An outstanding poetic composition... "The Puzzle" abounds in wise ponderings and strikes the learning mind.

    In respect and admiration,

    Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU



  • rite
    June 27
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    I can see why your poem won gold. A lot of wisdom and truth is contained in it. Something made the coherent, complex logic seem like a puzzle in this nick of the universe. But it is part of an infinitely larger process that will restore what was temporarily turned into a puzzle.


  • jessicams
    June 10

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    Beautiful

    I am touched by the devotion and honesty within this poem, it really is inspiring and it is written so beautifully

  • Just4u
    June 10

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    Enlightment comes when we see the "duality in all" and realize we must
    look inside ourselves as well as outside. Since equal and opposites exist
    for everything I wonder why there has been so little talk of God's equal
    and opposite. Perhaps they are one in the same and when came in contact created the Big Bang.

    Now we are moving apart, wondering why we can't all get along but until the universe ceases to exand and starts it trip back
    to the original position we too will be separate and vain.
    Wanting what others have and never being satisfied in the end.

    If God is in all, then all is equal so any that put themselves above
    another speaks not truth. Someday all will be recombined but until
    then we live in a mortal body, trying to absorb an ocean of thought
    poured into our minds through a small funnel and hence
    we will see put only flashes of light instead of the entire picture.

    They say Jesus was love. He accepted everyone "unconditionally"
    a far cry from the love humans have but until human relationships are unconditional man can never call himself Christlike...
    Like the Beatles said, "Love is all you need..." but the only true love
    is unconditional love anything else is hollow words and a sham.

    I am both good and evil and to deny either part is to deny
    my very existance.

    Have a lovely week and thank you for the visit to my page...

    Eddy


  • Still Standing gold member
    June 9

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    So deserving

    of the the trophies and accolades that you recieved for this poem...it is a testament to higher thinking and higher learning. What are we here for, is a question we must all ask ourselves


  • Raining Kisses silver member
    May 23
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    This is so thought provoking, really made me stop and ponder, Thankyou for sharing this little gem

  • sleepinglion
    May 15
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    Where have you been all my life, this is perfect
    Lion


  • Keith Drew gold member
    May 13
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    I exist because I am!
    Yet only when another sees my existance can I believe in myself.


  • AAA Taurus The Bull gold member
    April 21
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    Excellent

    Love is timeless here ,I thought this was passionate . very well written piece, not hard to follow. a wonderful take on life on earth. Enjoyable, There were no errors. No typo's and nothing to change as far as i can see. I look forward to your next one Alexander QQ...


  • Venugopal gold member
    April 5

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    stunning, what a poem you have penned. All diversity merges into unity, thanks for sharing this beautiful poem my dear friend


  • MorbidGarden
    March 14

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    hmmm...very thoughtful and mind-grasping...you did well with this (bronze and gold? good job there!) hope you keep up this good work...glad i dropped by...

  • drifting cloud silver member
    February 25

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    'Filtered to pureness' and 'mind evolves' ...
    I like how it shows things are not hopeless -- just a temporary condition that will be resolved.


  • Janice M Pickett
    February 12
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    Great message, great poem, You speak the truth.


  • nilav
    January 1

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    the ultimate reality that psychic being is a part of cosmic being will almost solve the problem of the world .well written here...


  • poeticcaresses
    November 28, 2008

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    Absolutely beautiful! Easy flow, exceptional message and wonderful imagery. I love it! Good luck in my contest!


  • Dark Otter
    November 20, 2008

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    Ahhh! another golden moment

    Well written rhyme with depth. I see this woman has a metaphysical and spiritual leaning. "Scattered pieces of the whole, surpass time and space; from separate pieces of the source," is a line that I appreciate.


  • Haygood gold member
    November 19, 2008

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    Bravo!

    The meter on this one made for an easy read. The concepts were deep yet simple at the same time. Interesting!


  • IrishGypsyRose silver member
    November 13, 2008

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    Beautifully Penned!

    I love your flow. It isn't forced and it puts the reader in your thoughts and they flow through so that we feel as you felt. Fantastic. ~Gypsy~


  • Walking Oxymoron gold member
    November 10, 2008

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    Loving the last stanza!!
    So clever.
    Wicked writing. (Well, modern wicked. Like not wicked, but amazing. Which means wicked, only not.
    Or something!)


  • R S Adams Jr silver member
    November 10, 2008

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    the rhythm is magnificent in your poem

    I can feel the flow of the words as well as the flow of the ideas. I like the thoughts about the oneness of people and I can link it well to the love of God who is "I Am."


  • Providence
    November 3, 2008

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    "In union with creator,

    in harmony with man;

    when Oneness is completed,

    when known becomes I Am"

    Where the is no guilt or shame.

    No asking or not asking.

    Just being!

    Marvelously done!


    Marianne


  • Thoughts-of-Soloman
    November 3, 2008

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    I much like this with its sentiment.
    One thing I would say though...

    'when Oneness is completed,
    when known becomes I Am.'

    In terms of coming to know this reads true to me but there is also a danger of suggestion that 'Oneness' can be incomplete before becoming complete. Whereas 'Oneness' surely always remains as it always was, One and complete and not a blending of partials and mixtures. Partialities are derived from the One and not the other way around.
    I'm sure that this isn't what was intended but it's just a thought about the way of expression. Take or leave.

    Well written!

    Sol


  • Mariana gold member
    November 2, 2008
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    Well done! How we rearrange this puzzle called life and see which pieces fit together...makes this the most amazing of all puzzles.
    These are my favourite lines:-
    'In union with creator,
    in harmony with man;
    when Oneness is completed,
    when known becomes I Am.'
    Mariana


  • RadioPJ
    November 2, 2008
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    this is just so incredibly powerful that i'll have to go sit down and rest whew -!-


  • Aesthete2000 gold member
    November 2, 2008

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    The Puzzle---but with your rhythmic reasoning
    you so elegantly unite all the pieces into the whole.


  • Puppydog gold member
    November 2, 2008

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    WONDERFUL!!!!

    One often does not feel in touch with God, that alone feeling is often with us and it does take much faith and hope to acheive that oneness.'s


  • Purush
    November 2, 2008

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    All the best in my contest

    An excellent idea framed into a beautiful verse
    "In union with creator,
    in harmony with man;
    when Oneness is completed,
    when known becomes I Am."

    All the best in my contest

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