Could be the only way to find the beauty is to mine the ugliness and refine it into beauty? If so what ptovides the het?

Chip Bergeron

Sometimes forward and never back is key...???

.. so many fascinating facets to this, Kartero; love the "hysteria" we've produced and the CO2 dilemma: too much versus too little (as in having to breathe into a paper bag to calm us!) And if we COULD find a way to convert all our refuse into the refreshing perception of tropical island perfection where the Tree of Life is a shady, coconut-milk-and-honey-producing palm, that would be just great. No man is an island, in that we are all accountable for the global predicament we find ourselves in, but when it comes to a solution, indeed we must start by cleaning up from within. The commonality of the direction in which we're headed is governed by the multiple singularity of the personal journey of introspection... I must remember to stay off the cider before I come in here!!! Eve's amber nectar loosens my tongue even more! :)) xx

To see light one must look one's own darkness in the face. Well penned Jude.

I really liked this Jude, Great words and lots of meaning.

Rose

Your first four stanzas made me think of (besides me) Archie Bunker.

It is amazing how tall the walls of a paper bag can be. Patrick

So worthy to pursue *Jude* (as
good not an option when bad
can not be seen)...dreams from
your poem to awaken and see!!!

Lady Vivian

such profundities pour forth from your pen, jude... you make us want to 'see' deeper... the philosophical equivalent of the old familiar line "you make me want to be a better man"...

Thought provoking passages that make one stop and think! Your words are, as usual, deep in meaning, which is wonderful activity for the grey matter.

Joy L. Hale

~Jude~ It has to be out of that paper bag and wandering into
the greenery for reflection upwards and around. Splendid write
my friend.. Lady Mary Ann

i think man looking into his inner ugly is more common than uncommon (title reference), but agree it is a necessary step in clearing ones murk - some want it out in the open, others do it silently ;) - cheers to the upwards greenery!

Deeply philosophical and thought-awakening are your verses, Jude. Thank you for sharing your views. Love and peace to you,

Regis

Excellent offering on this topic, enjoyed the read.
Take care,
Sherry

Wise words Jude. Lets us not be afraid of those [vain] gods that laugh deep laughs amid sighs.
:) Janna

Hey Jude,
It's so refreshing to see that you ended this poem with a ray of hope. Sometimes reflective moments make us feel sad and lost, but in reality, when you are deeply reflecting that means your recognize that you are changing, and change is inevitable! We are connected with our two poems today, amazing how the Universe works, isn't it. After I read your poem, I went, what? did he read my mind? lol
anyway, great work, so change and Adaptation is always a good thing...

Embrace every moment of every day of your life with light, peace and love,
Amber