Bliss

Higher self merges into ocean,

lower self disappears;

releasing shackles of deception,

removing elusive fears.

He who is happy within

illuminates being,

merging consciousness;

aligns seer and seen.

Dissolves mortal vices,

free from duality;

void of separation,

walks in harmony.

No longer identifying with mind,

transcending time and space;

beyond conceptional understanding,

nothing's eternal place.

Author notes

Opt. 6 Nirvana

A contest entry

'Journeys of the Mind' by Dark Otter. 400 points, ended November 25, 2008, 9 entries
Silver trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest

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Dark Otter
November 25, 2008

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This is what I wanted!
the mix of poetry and thought in this is well weaved. I was dissapointed in its brevity, but that came from wanting more.
quack
November 22, 2008
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this is really good
who iam
November 18, 2008

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Your poem speaks of matters which define an event that brings forth a spiritual joy ;
that is what we anticipate when Eternal Bliss takes hold of our being after life on earth.
One of your best!
Aesthete2000
November 18, 2008
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"...happy within..."

The key to serenity,
the doorway to hamony...

M-C
Providence
November 17, 2008

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"Higher self merges into ocean,

lower self disappears;"

Like a wave and the ocean. The wave may think it is all powerful, but it cannot function without the ocean!

Wonderful work!

Marianne
AAA Taurus The Bull
November 17, 2008
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Very Well done
You express the full piece best i have read in a while ... you take emotions and use words and images to make them jump off the screen. I have always a fan of this style on poetry. very nicely done. There was no error. No typos. Nothing to change. I look forward to your next write
Swangrnv
November 17, 2008

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awesome
thoughts and imagery makes this piece really travel into the readers phyche and just allows for the soul to sprout wings and fly..
IrishGypsyRose
November 17, 2008

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Breathtaking!
I was pulled in like a fish on a hook! This piece is fantastic. It makes one think of their own destiny and their being. You have outdone yourself beautiful. ~Gypsy~
Rovingone
November 17, 2008
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A very soothing piece. Almost worth admiring solely for the sound of the words imprints on the mind. How true it is that we transcend when we let loose the shackles of deception and elusive fears that we cannot overcome. It makes ones journey through life much easier.