emotion far exceeds its value when we make decisions - there is a primal call that lures us into its inevitable grips even as we seek to employ only intellect and facts(?) - so we find all of our positions uniquely skewed and laced with the dyes of faulted perceptions - weighted values have the scales of our decision making processes teetering precariously - it makes me truly wonder, are we even capable of unbiased analysis -- you thought provoker you -- I bid you love and peace my dear friend -- Jon Michael

my opinion has little to do with my perspective
my bearing always outsmarts my being

... ah, so this is where the ideas for my comment just now on "spell work" come from! It's a lucid, fluent and fluid mind that can separate out the various elements of personal psyche into the different workings of opinion, perspective, bearing and being, Kartero. Opinions can be knowledge-based; perspective circumstantial; bearing dispositional and being spiritual. A fine mix to make a whole person but, if the spirit is strong, then this, in my experience overrides both mind and matter. You can out-maneuver because your spirit is strong, your element is air - Pan The Man! :)) xx

The last two lines say it all...this is outstanding!!

Chip Bergeron

Challenging, jude. Great write. -gene.

Thought-provoking. Makes me look at different angles of existence. Intriguing:)
Sheila

There can be great disparity in how a man 'sees' and how a man 'is'. Your choice of the word 'bearing' (a word with varying definitions) is intriguing - I see it, though, in this context, as being your relevant relation or inter-connection with all that is around you. Enjoyed! peace to you ... richard

well said

the possibilities ignited in the lusterous burning sands......awesome.
Morgan

perhaps too many directions without signposts
in our present desert, Jude; you explore lost
and i love the separation in the title;
the final line is a killer
because it's what we do over and over.
Yes!

John

Wonderful! There's a saying that I heard that the clever man always outsmarts himself. Your poem brings that to light.
Blessings,
Christine

You are always so aware of who you are,it amazes me!Your liquid thoughts should be bottled,you'd make a fortune! ;-)

Jude, Jude, you never seem to fail, always you offer thought provoking poetry. I read this very late last night after spending the evening with my Alyse, designing and building a new outfit for her next rock concert. We had a blast.
Your poem struck a nerve within me as always. I slept on it and now this morning I awake to read it yet again.
My thoughts, brilliance, shining energy throughout. Realizations, peace, and clarity seems to speak out to me.
One of these days you will be finding your dreams coming to fruition. It's all about patience and clarity.
out maneuvering may not be what it is cracked up to be, but in any light, It is cool to be scattered like desert sands, out there mingled amongst like minded beings.
To be in alignment with the earth and stars doesn't take much effort, we all are one with the Universe. I value your ideas, opinions and your amazing ability to make us all really think deeply and profoundly.

Missed you, stay here on this mound awhile.

Peace, light, and love,
Amber

It's just serendipity to me. But then I'm scatterbrained! A very intriguing write.

Ron

Wowwwwwwwww.....this is awesome writing sweet Jude....have a wonderful and safe day...Hugssss

Quite thought provoking, Jude.

oh yeah, he's back....brilliant poem!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

learning to let go of opinions (so challenging!) yet is the way home

"i am scattered like desert sands"

Love that line, very profound. Thanks.

I find myself, of late, more and more reflecting on that which I read...u are right up there with the people I read to reflect upon, you give so many good reasons to do so...e

You provide much to reflect upon here, Jude; and fine imagery to support your theme. Love and peace to you,

Regis

"teeming with the juice of liquid thought" Love this line and a couple of others. Very nice offering, Jude; had my mind swirling in the aethers.
Take care,
Sherry

I can relate. <3 this. xo http://www.janetcaldwell.com/