Think you've transposed ideas of 'God' and 'universe' in this piece since I read it last, which is fascinating. Interesting how 'emptiness' is different to a 'vacuum', isn't it? Being 'empty' or 'emptied' is part of spiritual ritual and meditation at times and can ironically be a fulfilling experience. I guess you're never empty as long as whatever sustains you fills you up. xx

Hey Jude,
I never got notified that you posted, I missed reading you.
We all go through our doubts and unanswered prayers from time to time.
Deep inside you know what is true and real.
Another amazing poem as always,
Peace light and love
Amber

Very potent work

hug
Kathy

A thought provoking write Jude. Lovely.
Mary

Some would have you bring that universe and its remains out front for all to see.

I checked the back shelf of my indelible space and found no reference to any god's universe. However, the universe is there for me to contemplate in the night sky every night and it remains fondly on my mind.

Ron

Jesus said: "The Kingdom of God is within you..." I don't think that's a choice. What is ours to choose is whether we ignore it, decide to be residents of that Kingdom, or deliberately choose to turn our back on it.

ChipB.

Thought provoking words spilling from your pen.

Love ya!

Jane

Yes ,it is worth the thought,but we also tend to change with time..JK

Truly, it is a choice, but we must possess both desire and belief for it to be so. Nice offering, Jude.

Bob, why is it that you have to write things that make me think...its hard to think with little gray matter left...but thanks...-e-

as always, a compelling read

well done

As long as you can walk this earth without emptiness walk on, walk on.

Succinct but powerful in the way it arouses the thinking process. Thank you for sharing, Jude. Love and peace to you,

Regis