A holy membrane bored with the prospect of heaven?
A transgressor transcending the tainted beliefs

Hi Jude,
You ask all the right questions appealingly!
Helga

Jude i believe at different levels and time of life I have been all....this is such beautiful writing mirrors and shadow fairies dancing encouraging to open up think and look
always enjoy your pieces

This is a call to the masses which must be answered. Let us look into ourselves and into others deeply, past the outer shell of the image we present to the world and peer into our hearts of darkness, so we may discover the source of light. I love poetic questions which prick our sensibilities and force us to find answers. An amazing piece Jude!
~Butch Howard
~Butch Howard

Life is full of question and these are the right ones to ask. Great poem. Thank you, DL Mullan

I believe that we can be all this, a contradiction, an enigma, a solid rock, an enlightened soul that once was dark, It is all what you choose to do with your life. Your life choices and what is best for your own comfort zones. You can be anything you wish, you have the power!
Peace, Love, and Light,
Amber "V"

Powerful and insightful write. I think we all seek identity, as the world shapes who we are as well as people in our lives.

Seems to me like you can't quite make your mind up... you've changed bits of this a few times already! :)) When I first read this days' ago, I made a mental note that the lack of punctuation changes the way it reads substantially. So I went through it in me head, putting in commas here and there - like in the first line, for example. Otherwise, without, the meaning is totally changed, from self being the subject to "some other" being the subject. What I mean is: like how you changed stanza 7, which, as I recall it, also ran on as one single line, therefore sounding like "who are you taking (with you)", so to speak. Blah-di-blah, won't carry on with my workshopping of your work, but your punchline at the end has changed, too: now you're also asking the question instead of making the observation that perhaps no-one knows. Although, to most it's probably quite obvious. Yes, most definitely! Both! :)) Anyways, hope you're still confused. Being understood is such a bore. And, if you think I'm bad now, just wait til I've handed in my submission on dementia!!! It's like writing about myself... Very considered work, Jude. Love the duality of the holy membrane bored with the prospect of heaven: like pin-pricks of stars in the thin, translucent fabric of the nightsky. Above or below, have a good week. Love, Kate xx

Good question. I am, therefore I is.

Ron

A thought provoking write indeed my friend, you give the reader much to think about, posing many questions as well! Well done!
Blessings,
Joyce B.

Your words truley make us stop and think Jude, for no one knows, you're under a spell above the commotion of motion. Thank you for sharing.

Newfie Hugs, Rose

You could of been asking me these questions tonight and I would not have an answer .......wish I did :-(

Excellent imagery Dear Poet...My life relates to the contrasts of this piece. The whole contradiction of my every step could be summed up in those lines.

Very profound write, makes one stop and think.....

Be safe,
Karen

I'm weaving you into the sky with practiced motion. You're mouth is the border, your right eye, in the center, knowing my moves. I twist your membranes with the sinews of beliefs, twisting shadows of doubts around your corners -- weaving my spell. I -- I am the You. And You? You are the Who...? I tie the last knot, and use your eyeball like a trampoline -- disappearing...

Deep thoughts

Thoughful seeds here. Well done.
Best regards,
Leland

Jude,

Beautifully imaged and penned...you set quite the mood. Well done.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Aloha Jude,

Spells, if one wished, could be cast off. For me, I've always preferred being in the midst of the commotion. That is where you can feel the motion of our energy; it is what makes us feel alive.

Sara
...from the North Shore (paradise found)

A watchful benefactor who gives to the poor
While accommodating the panorama of the rich? <---- How many folk attached to worldly gain, go insane. Attachment is a powerful commerce trick, that kills ones life, dead whilst alive, never living or loving....

Well Jude..in my opinion I agreed
With E T I"am Humanity but as always
your writes Live deep in thought!
I have no doubt in my mind you are an
Excellent Poet!!
Love Peace and hugssss....Morning Star

One could say - it is a matter of perception - what is good for one may be bad for another and vice versa.

Kathy

I am humanity!

AS the words flow onto the paper and into my mind, I sit transfixedcontemplating their meaning. Deep intense thoughts revolving around wisdom.

Fee

Again I must say this is a great write ...Jude
Deep in contex, amazing how each reader
has his or her own opinion
of your composed Profound presentation

William

Flying the heavens and looking below is a masterful ppoets perogative.
Love,
Susan

The arm, holding a sword, that doesn't know about defeat or surrender.
Georg

interesting query-i enjoyed this and read several times

Interesting enough, no matter what we "believe" the reality is that we most likely accept the yin and the yang of that very thing. If we believe in God, then there is a very good chance we accept the powerfulness of the devil; if we believe in love, we also know hate; if we look for the good in all things we probably recognize the evil as well. As perplexing as all of this might be, it is difficult to clearly understand something without having the comparison of the opposite of that very thing to evaluate it against. Provocative poem, Jude.
Take care,
Sherry

Deep and rich...always make me think. Good job.

The place of power is above the fray, but you know that Jude! Impressive thoughts.

Jude,

Experience is such and so much more. Blessings to You Always, Paul.

A ghost of oneself refusing to die.