Bear Witness (poem) by John Herlihy on AuthorsDen

Bear Witness
by John Herlihy → (All Poetry by John Herlihy)
Thursday, June 20, 2024 Rated "G" by the Author.

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-- Bear Witness -- by John Herlihy Living perpetually in the nearness of the far horizon, Touching us with its closeness from a great distance. Surrounding us in the embrace of its enveloping circle, Awakening us from slumber to rise and bear witness. Indeed the horizon always there before us, never lost, Sitting on the edge of the world, reaching for beyond. Filling us with the spirit of hope and desire at little cost, Tempting us with future worlds for which we have longed. The distant horizon of the world mimics our inner horizon, The limited self forever in search of the otherworldly self. The near and distant horizons that will show us the way, Lead us into our future selves with no need to look back. True daylight sets with the sun to make room for the night, While true dawn climbs over the horizon, let there be light. - - - - - - Copyright © John Herlihy Friday 10 May 2024

Reviewed by Jms Bell

Reviewed on September 11, 2024

INDEED WE, OUR LIVING SOULS, BEAR WITNESS TO THE 'LIGHT OF THIS WORLD' ...THAT LIVES IN US. AMEN. MARVELOUS! LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...HIS+INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed by Odin odin@aflx.com

Reviewed on June 22, 2024

Unfortunately, as your poem points out in both text and subtext, the simplicity of thought, the ease with which anyone can find this kind of contemplation readily available, is void of the personal realm of spending time with their inner self. Instead, far too many live a non-contemplative life, striving for nothing but the measurable wealth and carnal satisfaction they believe are the Nirvana moments of their lives. Thanks for posting.

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Reviewed on June 20, 2024

Your poem conjured up immediately thought that many people don't like the life they are living and see something beyond using uppers or downers to do it. Both directions can lead to addiction and early death.

I prefer sticking to our wonderful world and all of the horizons there that we haven't explored or experienced yet� You much more than I. And people, the glorious friendly and happy people the world over. And now, we have the encyclopedias on computers and can delve into anything we want.

You often refer to the cycle of night and day because our world turns every 24 hours approximately half in the light and half in the dark. All life on the planet has evolved to accommodate, either use the time for rest, or the time for activity.

What good is bearing witness without sharing with everyone else?

Ron