Knowledge (poem) by Lily of Lough Neagh a.k.a C. Dennis-Woosley on AuthorsDen

Knowledge
by Lily of Lough Neagh a.k.a C. Dennis-Woosley → (All Poetry by Lily of Lough Neagh a.k.a C. Dennis-Woosley)
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“We are all born with the ability, and close the door for religion teaches its evil. Some are not capable of closing the door and are thought mad.” ~Lily of Lough Neagh~

*Knowledge* *Through the archways* *Paths curving and snaking* *Logical/illogical reality and fantasy* *Blind faith, hope and vision* *Mystery abides behind the great door* *Unable to open, unable to unlock it* *All aspiring to get beyond the mystery* *Some have found their way* *Curse or blessing comes with knowledge* *Faint of heart cannot phantom* *Strong must be the soul who possesses* *For once opened there is no turning back* All possess it, with no understanding the child For the child sees what is normal innate Until their reality is shattered The child closes the door of knowledge *But there are the special ones* *Although the door is closed* *Knowledge keeps pushing through* *The door cannot be held shut* *The adult now remains quiet and apart* *Not wishing to be among the crowds* *Leaning hard against the door of knowledge* *Telling it to be gone it is not wanted* *But fate steps in and says you’re special* *You escape to nature for solace* *Looking for the wisdom from the trees* *Looking in the pools of water seeing reflections* Scrying though you do not wish too Your own tears drip into the pool of water Creating expanding circles before you Unable to stop what you see *There is no such thing as a secret* *For if one finds out* They want your knowledge You guard it carefully You fight the love in your heart Because if you give the knowledge With it comes pain There is no balance as Yin and Yang Not for you, and you ask for guidance Knowing you must guide others Through your own pain of knowledge It is your path to walk *Feeling like the burnt star* *Sucked into the abyss of knowledge* *The dark hole* *Falling into others dreams and realities* Carolee Dennis-Woosley July 29, 2012

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on April 1, 2014

Sometimes, your poem leaves me quite wordless. There is so much "coming at me" from what you share that I lose my breathing. This is the case with this one. There is so much to garner and much more to "understand". Thank you, Carol. Love and best wishes,

xo Regis

Reviewed by Diane Miller (Reader)

Reviewed on August 15, 2012

I see this as a truth revealed about yourself, it must be painful for you. Excellent writing using your mind and its pathway to describe what you face and how it affects you emotionally

Di

Reviewed by Sandy Hoynacki (Reader)

Reviewed on August 1, 2012

How is it that I can relate to the depth of which you write.
"With it comes the pain, there is no balance as Yin and Yang."
Excellent writing!

Thank you,

Sandy

Reviewed by dan Rosenhagen

Magnificiant! you have graced my heart with the truth you have revealed from your soul, and the deepest depths of the heavens. Carrying the weight of truth is a curse only to be loved more than this short life, but as life eternal. Your beauty here, out shines the sun, as its mornings brightness stares me in the face, and blinds me.

Fabulous dear Carol

dan

Reviewed by Vivian Dawson

Reviewed on July 31, 2012

Such a study of knowledge here
*Carol* as sometimes common
sense would serve one better..

Lady Vivian

Reviewed by Diana Legun (Reader)

Reviewed on July 30, 2012

The line I choose to highlight is "All possess it, with no understanding the child" massive truth there. ~~ Diana

Reviewed by Amber Moonstone

Reviewed on July 29, 2012

Oh my I feel as though you are speaking right to my soul
I know of what you speak. This knowledge does sometimes seem like a burden. Always remember to embrace this gift from the universe. Time will tell when this will all come to pass. I am hearing you spirit sister
Peace love and light
Amber

Reviewed by Jane Noponen Perinacci

"You escape to nature for solace" !!!! I love it!

Love ya!

Jane

Reviewed by Edith Wilde (Reader)

God gave you many gifts Lily, you have the ability to touch many.

Edith

Reviewed by Carolyn Dye

love this poem and it hits home for me to gain all the knowledge I can, to be able to be fulfilled with all that God can show us!!!

Reviewed by Ed Matlack

Sounds to be a bit of a painful truth, though to me, I think it might be an interesting way to live, to be able to use a "power" that we otherwise would not be able to facilitate...e

Reviewed by S Bergerac (Reader)

It appears Mr. Hull was left speechless.

You are a very gifted woman my dear lady Lily, although we have not formally met you have told me things that no one on earth could know. You have helped my wife and me tremendously. Bless you dear lady and know this is not your curse.

I bow and tip my hat to you

Cyrano

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Reviewed by Mark Huntsman (Reader)

Reading all the comments Lilly, I don't know if this is about truth and pain or psychic readers. Either way it is a great write, and now I wish I had the opportunity for my wife and I to meet you.

Good stuff

Mark

Reviewed by Gail Delaney (Reader)

I know what you speak of Lily, my own personal knowledge of you reading me and my thoughts. Something I thought was impossible in this world. Shakes the foundation of my religious beliefs, and shows me there is more than what are willing to see.

I agree with Vaineo, deep and on of your very best

Gail

Reviewed by D. Vegas (Reader)

This is really deep Carol, one of your very, Very, BEST!!

Deborah

Reviewed by Budd Nelson

you have let others only slightly preceive the crack through the door and the heavy burden knowledge carries that they take for granted having avoided it.
budd

Reviewed by Kate Clifford

Truth, "For once opened there is no turning back." even for the one who didn't think they opened the door....they did. Soul touching write.

Reviewed by Gert van Weenen (Reader)

For you the door could not be held shut.
Many expect knowledge to be a blessing and desperately try to find it, trying to look for the mystery behind the great door.
But real knowledge can be a heavy burden, a curse as you say.
To use the words of Solomon: For in much wisdom is much grief,
And he who increases knowledge increases sorrow.

This poem testifies to your great great knowledge Carolee, I'm deeply impressed

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton

Sometimes, Carol, you are unable to see the forest for the trees. I realize that is an old line, but it is nevertheless true. You have penned a mighty poem here today.

Reviewed by Ed J.

I have no abilities but have no doubt that others do. Nature is a refuge of peace and tranquility and one must listen to the Wisdom of The Trees for it is evident. Touching write about those who hide pain.

Stay well and keep writing
Eddy