God said "Let us search out and examine our ways"
G.I.Gurdjieff said "Know Thyself"
I flew within a private place
I had to unveil my inner face
What I saw convinced me
My goal was to be set free
To assure my immortality
Pursue the cause of liberty
Crying out inside my soul
The wish to be made whole
Not to have missing parts
No apathy alive in my heart
Being a friend to one and all
Even the ones who made me fall
Knowing that the greatest sin
Is to live with self as kin
To blind oneself to others needs
Means we don't sow any seeds
Wasting time on self alone
Leaves the soul dry as a bone
No matter what we may believe
Delve deep inside lest we deceive
Self-deception leads to heartache
Nothing works well if we're fake
Knowing ourself facing what's true
Helps correct wrong things we do
When we take that inner journey
Unlock our soul with truths key
We need not fear what we find
We have tools to renew our mind
Learning to arrange our priority
To be useful members of society
etw
"To thine own self be true" could apply here - but we can't do it alone, without Creator's help - excellent write!
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Fear is so powerful and blinding it truly is an act of faith to take that inner journey.
Thank you for this wonderfully written, thought provoking examination of our inner selves!!
Leaves the soul dry as a bone"
I find these two line so profound, as I know a few who live like this and do not relize that is what they are doing. This is a beautiful, touching poem, Eileen.
peace and love, Carole~
I know, it's been a long time since I posted -- a poem or a review -- but I am glad to be doing both now. Does my heart good to see that I recognize most or your reviews here. The line that caught me here -- "No apathy alive in my heart," powerful minimalist paradox!
I am writing almost constantly, but of a different kind. Surely, I've not abandoned poetry, by far; completions are far between times, though. Posted "Ode to Unsung Passings" yesterday.
Love Vicky
Leaves the soul dry as a bone
How so very true, and another great poem, from you!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D
Internal Interlude invite the late ones to do so.
Georg
Leaves the soul dry as a bone "
the wisdom in these lines, alone, sums up the lack of some who have no compassion. What a shame is their lives.
Brava Eileen!
Blessings and love,
Susan
I Love Your Poem
Your wisodm Shines As Always through the depths to the light in your verses!
Embraced ~Embrasse'
Vickie
Ontologic-spiritual ponderings wisely composed... Outstanding message delivered through the glowing lines of "Internal Interlude".
In admiration,
Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU
Love, Chrisitne
We have tools to renew our mind"
These are my favorite lines of a most beautiful, soul-searching poem. I knew when I clicked on this title, it would be one of your great writes!
Newfie Hugs, Rose
Sandie May Angel :o)
Great write
Cryssa