Inner Sanctum

Fear creates danger, and courage dispels it. - Thoreau

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how can i write what's never been written

read what's never been read

pray what's never been said

live in eternity without being dead

demons know how to fly

the sun can shine and dry

tears never lie

belief doesn't die

creed isn't shy

sure as the sky is high

and the almighty is nigh

how can i bleed truth without being cut

walk through pearly gates when they're locked and shut

maybe i could diddy bop and strut

if my faith wasn't such a klutz

and i had the guts

Author's Note

"Each reaching and aspiration is an instinct with which all nature consists and cooperates, and therefore it is not in vain. But alas! each relaxing and desperation is an instinct too. To be active, well, happy, implies rare courage. To be ready to fight in a duel or a battle implies desperation, or that you hold your life cheap."- Thoreau

Reviews

[Einstein Noodle]

hmmmmmmmmm Fear! the number one enemy of awakening ... funny how monstrous we can make it out to be .. terrifying and even to the point of being that "lock on the gate" ... fight or flight .. and its a fight that takes calm assurance, brutal honesty and Faith .. not the jab, uppercut nor overhand swinging at air .. mustard seed of Faith and fear dissipates of it's own emptiness ... says i! ;) very thought provoking write sir .. and as always in your own unique style and cadence of rhyme and rap .. sort of ... strong theme .. glad i did not miss this one!
E.

[Pete]

peter first had to get out of the boat and then keep walking on the water to his destination. when his faith wavered he began to sink and even still he was rescued. i didn't think many would understand this one but you get it e!

"The smallest seed of faith is better than the largest fruit of happiness." - thoreau

you're right on the mark e! thank you my good man ... :)

[Einstein Noodle]

yes... that image of St. Peter sinking and the Lord Jesus reaching to grasp his drowning hand ..no judgement .. just oh Peter .. you looked at the storm instead of Me. ;) great comfort in that accounting says i!

[Serendipity1000]

I loved this! Interesting and creative play on words.

[Pete]

so kind. i wasn't sure about this when i wrote it. thank you for sharing ... :)

[Chris Shaw]

Hello Pete,another thought provoking piece of poetry we have here. Some people are too afraid to try new things. Some people are afraid of their own shadow. If you keep thinking something over and telling yourself that you can't do it, then you wont. You'll be brain washing yourself :) Many people do overthink, and I have to admit being a bit like that myself. A fear I guess of failure. I do so admire people who just bite the bullet and get on with it. You know nothing ventured, nothing gained is an absolute pearl of wisdom.

Chris

[Pete]

i'm the poster child for this write - my own worst enemy sometimes. everything has to be perfect in my world. if i had been on the titanic i would have froze, debating with myself as to which lifeboat to climb into - meanwhile the water is up to my neck! it's not easy being an idealist. thanks for the insight chris ... :)

[Chris Shaw]

You just made me laugh. I probably would have frozen with you talking about what we were going to do :))

[Pete]

lol ... :)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Living on instinct is the best answer, I think.
If we plan too much we end up doing just what others have already done. There is no creation
of something new...just rehashing the old.
Really thoughtful piece, Pete.
j.

[Pete]

bullseye. too much thinking and not enough doing is not a good thing. as the good book states, "there is nothing new under the sun." you speak with wisdom j. and it is well appreciated ... :)

[Sami Khalil]

That is where imaginings, dreams and creativity come into play sir Pete. You have raised some mighty questions to ponder. Sometimes, give that pen some freedom and it will soar.

[Pete]

so true, so true. as the nike slogan says, "just do it". thank you for sharing sami ... :)

[Sami Khalil]

Yes siiiirrrr. You are welcome