Beyond Absolute

What lies behind us and what lies ahead of us are tiny matters compared to what lives within us. - Thoreau

image credit: pinterest

chanting to the moon

searching for the sun

held hostage by the wind

waiting for the rain

the candles and incense were lit

their prayers said

they buried the dead

with heavy dirt

running from yesterday

leaping into tomorrow

wondering aloud

heads hanging low

spirits proud

endless and boundless

squeaky clean

what could they possibly glean

not what it is but what it means

dancing naked through divinity

in a love supreme

Author's Note

"The mason asks but a narrow shelf to spring his brick from; man requires only an infinitely narrower one to spring his arch of faith from." - Thoreau

Reviews

[Poetic Beauty]

We remember the past, breathe in the present and search for the future. I believe all three are important and there are lessons from the past we need in life, living in the moment allows us to be free , and our minds sauntering towards what maybe allow us to dream.

[Pete]

great interpretation. not an easy thing to strike a balance with all three - we tend to get caught in stuck in one or the other. yes, to be truly free - a wonderful thing. no one likes being a prisoner, held captive ... :)

[Poetic Beauty]

That is very true no one likes to be held captive especially to their own will

[lightsong]

and this is absolutely byoned beautiful... again You write with such beautifuuuul language BUT exactly as You've said,
"what could they possibly glean
not what it is but what it means"
and your words mean volumes, speaks volumes to the spirit, the positive uplifting tune of your poem made me feel as if I am dancing just like your posted photo (wonderful one along your poem), dancing in the now where nothing before of after matters, where we are closer to the divine. Gorgeous Pete, truly gorgeous, this really feels as a song.

[Pete]

you are so in tune. so kind. when a reader "gets" the words, no better gift. you thoughts lift me this morning ... :)

[lightsong]

So welcome You are, and You absolutely deserve it ✨

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

Beautiful poem I’m not very good at reviewing you will see but I loved it so deep

[Pete]

as i said before, i have a tendency to write obscurely. it is open to interpretation - there is no right or wrong - whatever one feels or thinks is what it is. thank you so much - encouraging ... :)

[Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)]

Ok cool 😎

[I Am Svetlana]

As I read this, I couldn't help but feel such bliss...imagining how freeing it can be to just allow yourself to enjoy life which surrounds you every day. On good days, it can always help to be observant of even the smallest things (flowers, the sound of birds, nature). On bad days, it seems we somehow fail to notice much of anything important and just dig ourselves into a mental grave. It's important to take care of yourself & take time to enjoy the little things in life when it feels everything is crashing down around you. Such an insightful and powerful piece!

[Pete]

wow. i so love your thoughts on this - was afraid folks wouldn't get what i was trying to say. i have a tendency to write obscurely. what you say so true - something i was forced to do recently when everything was taken away but now do willingly and happily. we must always make time to stop and smell the roses so to speak. no matter the day, always does a soul good to revel in creation - a free gift for all. thank you for sharing wonderful thoughts!! ... :)