Way to go Jude! This is one of the finest poems I've read in a long, long time. Having just joined AD I'm having a great time reading all the poetry from our members at The Writing Forum. May your pen never, ever, run dry.
Jude, as usual my gifted friend, when you put pen to paper, wondrous thoughts pour from your quill. I especially liked these lines: “There is the depth of love and the abyss of trepidation. There is the potential to overcome every denial of reason.” Great work! Thanks for sharing it. Take good care and be well.
A compellingly inspirational creative effort, Jude. I need to drink from the wisdom of your verses. Thank you for sharing this gift. Love and peace to you.
... saturates the universe with the emotion of our existence...
this line really resonates, sir ace; the entire piece is beautifully rendered. let us hope that impending dawn finds the human species up to the task of "why we are alive."
peace,
carolyn
I, like many I am sure, have been trying to believe this for a very long time, Jude. This exactly. And it has felt like walking up a mudslide to really grasp the whole of it. But I have sensed for some time that pieces were falling together for me and for many. This poem is absolutely, without question, the clearest articulation of what I have been reaching to find, as you pointed out recently to me, not far "out there" but right here, right now. My own life aside, this poem rises straight into the sun and the concepts in it will not soon set in my heart and mind. Dawn
Although you have very different writing styles, this poem, in its content and sense, reminds me a lot of Joseph*'s poetry. From fragmentation into wholeness, this piece of a deeply and vastly sensed lucidity is beautiful to behold.
Love&Light*
Alexandra*
So right you are on this one Jude and I know i have felt the same for a long time. Thanks for putting things into your unique and wonderful perspective.
The Phoenix-spirit arises over the battlefields of death and destruction that have been sown by the reaping whirlwind into the collective heart and consciousness of man. Of all your mountain-top writes, Jude, this surely is the Golden Tablet. It's prophetic voice is staggering and your words have far more weight and power than the meanings on the page. You bring together the essence of man's purpose under one delicate and beautifully-stated umbrella of understanding and, as Big G has said, each gentle statement is a precious jewel to be cherished and nurtured in our fertile minds and hearts. If this isn't a Vision of world's salvation, I don't know what is. And this is where it all starts... "Inside our hearts". Today I AM speechless... for me. TY and bless you; you plumb the depths and ascend the heights on this one, transcending even yourself. Perhaps I SHOULD be overawed?! :)) LOL Kate xx
With insight and clarity of vision, you have gone right to the heart of the matter, Jude, and exposed that which we know to be true. If we listen, if we open our souls, we will understand that this time is but a season in our lives and that we know all of the stories of the ages past and of those to come. The difficult thing to remember to do, is to rise up above the mire that surrounds us in the here and now and know that it is there to create diversion and really has little significance when we consider life eternal. Careful, Jude, your evolving spirit is showing. ;~)
Take care,
Sherry
I've read this through tears of joy, knowing that you can deliver a magnificent poem like this,at this time, uplifting enough for even the most downtrodden heart and soul. This is exceptional beauty Jude the wisdom of the ages is woven throughout and is a testament of Creator's voice in you! One of your finest! Applaus!
First Edition Translation of Teselas by Carmen Crespo X111 César Simón Poetry Prixe 2016 Translated from Spanish by Robin Ouzman Hislop and Amparo Arrospíde
This collection of poetry addresses the nature of time, reflections on the natural world, the difficulty of loss,
contemporary social issues and gratitude for life.
Best wishes
blessin's--this is truly beyond deep.
cynth'ya
Regis
this line really resonates, sir ace; the entire piece is beautifully rendered. let us hope that impending dawn finds the human species up to the task of "why we are alive."
peace,
carolyn
peace and love, Carole
Ron
There is much truth said here.
And the entirety of revelation
Yes there are, if only more would dig into them like you have, Jude, this world might be a better place.
Reindeer
Love&Light*
Alexandra*
Felix
Thanks for sharing mate!!
Love Tinka
Stunning write.
Lisa
Allen
Take care,
Sherry
Love,
Eileen