I stood aside
observed.
Is this me?
I knew.
My reaction
surprised me,
I slowed down
took a closer look.
I saw confusion
pain that remained
from moments gone by.
What about the next moment
will it be mine?
I observed others,
the surface
then beneath,
they appeared
dressed in emotions.
Is this who we are?
I removed the garments
one by one,
they had clung to me
or I to them,
what I had missed
became clear.
Moments had passed
yet I did not say goodbye,
I continued to grieve.
Simplicity awakened in me;
beyond the mind
all is present.
Author notes
Opt # 7
A contest entry
- Words Of Wisdom By Contemporary Spiritual Teachers : Jeannie Zandi by maa.
777 points, ended November 16, 2008, 15 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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no.
sorry. -
sorry but no
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no. I'm sorry.
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no, i'm sorry.
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Wonderful, living in the moment. - Ah This!
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YOur metaphorical way of shedding garments to reveal thoughts and emotions is so creative and expressive...This really deserved a trophy and I am glad you got one!
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I like the metaphor of metaphysical undressing - "underneath" mind, emotions, ego, personality, thoughts, reactions, all physical appearance. Grief is a strong impetus which forces us to look deeper and deeper, because avoiding it is more painful. I like the process shown in your poem, and the last line is the great gift of introspection. Superb.
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Yep! I like this big time
In simpleness, you state well thae wisdom that will affect all that read it. You caught my attention!
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Very very true. I agree 100% with you here. Nicely penned dear poet
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thank you so much for opening this contest with this profound verse ... the simplicity of your words faithfully reflect the simplicity you speak of and that reveals itself in the spaciousness beyond mind ...
I enjoyed the metaphor of being dressed in emotions and removing these garments in order to rediscover our immaculate being ...
a truly precious entry ...
much love,
maa
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We ~are~ dressed in emotional garments, some of which are painted on so tightly we can't get them off. Other people are particularly adept at telling us what color we're wearing on any given day.
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liked it
simplicity is key no?
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very deep..
My sweet sis, your writes are always so eloquent and inspirational. it makes one feel good to know if they're looking for enlightenment, they need go no further than here to your page.
another well penned piece sweetheart.
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"...they appeared
dressed in emotions..."
This line particularly stayed with me,
musing at the visual, marvelling at all
the thought proceses you have been
following...
M-C
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seems you have stepped outside yourself...and for a moment observed. to realize...wholeness...so be my thoughts to your words
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