Life is. All living beings evolve. By seeking wisdom and applying it in our lives, we can be part of humanity's spiritual evolution toward a better future. "This poem flows from the stream of life to the sea of wisdom" (A. E. B. ben-YEHU)

NO EYE EQUAL TO WISDOM

A noble quest wins he who
wields the lightning bolt of
truth, the sword of knowledge
tried and true , to tear to
smithereens the veils of inky,
black unmitigated ignorance
-- the primal sin that makes
the untaught err and stumble.

Yet it is nobler still by far
to softly shine the gentle flame
of wisdom, light of cognizance,
upon the common fools,
the lost, the fearful, righteous,
arrogant and know-it-all’s,
so as to broaden and enrich
their needy, yearning souls.

Blessed are they whose spirit
richly thrives with cosmic wisdom,
moral logic and capacity for love.
For they will know the truth,
be brimming full with life; not
like the poor-in-spirit who subsist
in dread and don't find light,
nor inner strength to wholly live.

No terror -- anywhere on Earth
or in the heavens -- comes close
to icy, loveless fear that permeates
the pooor in consciousness. There
is no higher bliss than wisdom,
no better friend than knowing
truth, no savior other than
the living Spirit’s might.

The greatest human victory yet
unshackles those whose spirit is
enslaved by flawed, self-serving
and unnatural beliefs; is petrified
with fear of vengeful gods. Once
freed, a people’s spirit molds a will
to banish from their minds all
vengeance, envy, fear and greed.

With mind and spirit healed,
true justice can be won for all,
a chance for peace -- a lasting peace
that can endure the test of time.
Then joy and freedom reign
unchained, unspoiled by haughty flags,
divisive national intrigues or
dogmas that enslave and lead astray.


© Dietmar Rothe, 2004