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Universe of One
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I am a universe of one
Within me
is all I can know
To seek external authority
beyond my conciousness
is to subdue the spark
the spark which led Copernicus
thinking independently
to bring us out of the darkness
of superstition, evolving man


I am a universe of one
my destiny
is in my hands to mold
with God-given skill and effort
Too long the power of mind
has been subjugated
by those seeking control
of earth and man
We will creation into being
We can create a new world


 



(c) Linda Gayton 2006


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 Reviews of "Universe of One"
Reviewed by Pierre Ortega
Reviewed on June 12, 2006
"We will creation into being, We can create a new world" If only we would all believe. I believe. Pierre.

Reviewed by m j hollingshead
Reviewed on June 11, 2006
good one

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on June 11, 2006
a powerful proclomation of our creative will and the ability to manifest its potential ...

Reviewed by Erin Kelly-Moen
Reviewed on June 10, 2006
I love the rhythm of your piece, Linda, it fits the sense of an unpatterned patterned belief, that we can change the world. Another thought is how 'I' became 'We' in each 'period' of thought.

I am a reader of beginnings and ends of verse, and yours are precisely delivered.

I=Me=We.

Erin Elizabeth Kelly-Moen

Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on June 10, 2006
One person can make a difference, in their own lifes and the lfes of those around us. We have to start somewhere and I think you say it best with this poem of hope.

Fee

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)
Reviewed on June 10, 2006
Everything derives from our imagining and minds..
It makes our heaven; hell, or our hell; heaven..

Reviewed by Dale Clark
Reviewed on June 10, 2006
I like the idea of this piece Lin! I used
to always say the universe wouldn't exist
if I didn't lol which really is saying without
consciousness how can it exist. That's the one
reason I have a problem with people who say after
this life there is nothing. I don't believe that.
"We will creation into being We can create a new
world" Absolutely! Excellent!

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on June 10, 2006
my destiny
is in my hands to mold

It truly is, Linda; and quite a powerful piece.

Reviewed by Shoma Mittra
Reviewed on June 10, 2006
Words of power and faith....wonderful write

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on June 10, 2006
Yes dear Lin! And you are a wonderful universe as shown by your verses. Thank you for sharing yourself. It is a gift most appreciated. Love and peace to you,

Regis

Reviewed by Susan de Vegter
Reviewed on June 10, 2006
We are structurd by an educatuinal system that sets limits. There are NO limits to what is the "unknown". Those of us who ventire out know that we can do anything as long as we believe in the power within ourselves.
Susan

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)
Reviewed on June 10, 2006
We do, absolutely, have our destiny within our grasp. Sometimes the unexpected happens to derail that destiny, but with faith and perseverance, we can still achied it. Good.

Reviewed by A PAX
Reviewed on June 10, 2006
Oh what power the human mind and spirt possess
You are so correct
But sadly, myself included, many ignore this sourse of renewal and potential
this inspires
paz
Anita

Reviewed by George Carroll
Reviewed on June 10, 2006
Seems how all our worlds within us and out are all too familiar and are crying for love of each other.

Reviewed by Peter Paton
Reviewed on June 10, 2006
linda
Powerful and exhorting words of dynamism
I totally agree, we can will and create our own reality, by being
partakers with the Higher Power, in designing our own destiny...
Peter

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on June 10, 2006
Amen! Lin, we have it within us to overcome any and all things if we but believe! Splendid poem!

eT


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