Poetry and the Occult

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Author's Note: "Poetry and the Occult" is a specialty poem that I originally wrote and completed on October 13, 2018. I decided to pursue this particular theme based on an earlier poem I had written and developed under the title of "Poetry and the Soul," which I had completed on November 25, 2017. Both of these poems and the narratives I created on them gave me a chance to do some very interesting research on exploring mankind's relationship to the ethereal world, the world of the supernatural and the unknown, mankind's relationship to God, as well as, darkness, fear, temptation, and the divine role and ongoing relationship that defines the current environment of mankind's presence in the challenging world we all live in today. (Gary Bateman - September 15, 2020)

Poetry and the Occult The human psyche and its thirst for both inward and outward reflection finds its medium in poetry. The source of poetry’s metaphorical power and its wonderment exist in the realm of the supernatural. Poetry oft reflects many arcane notions of the mysterious as it thrusts mankind into the reality of the ethereal world. The precepts of the everyday world of mankind may be inherently challenged, at times, by the aura of the unknown. Mankind’s historic pathway to true enlightenment brings each of us closer to God as we seek His divine attention. The mystical evolution of our individual soul bodies helps us to understand who we are in relation to God. The most essential aspect of all of this is for mankind to have true faith always in the power of the Almighty. Mankind must never fall prey to fear, temptation, and darkness which personify the Devil’s earthly presence. The past, present, and future speak to our soul’s essence, And poetry’s one impetus to awaken us to our divine role! Gary Bateman, Copyright © All Rights Reserved October 13, 2018 (Couplet)

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Therese Bacha

Date: 10/3/2020 11:03:00 AM

I read your poem, so so beautiful and down to earth. I have been away for a very long time, lots of changes in my actual life. I am living now in San Fransisco with my son. I hope to be back soon. Lots of love and courage. Terry xoxo

Gary Bateman
Date: 10/3/2020 12:44:00 PM

Hello Dear Therese!! I am very pleased that you enjoyed my poem here. Great to hear from you. I am still living overseas here in Germany in retirement with my wife Ingrid. I am very familiar with San Francisco from my past military career in the Army. Be sure to send me a good mailing address for you so I can send you a copy of my second book of poetry when it's published later this year or by early next year. I will let you know too!! Best Wishes Always, Gary (XOXOXO!!!)

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/16/2020 12:28:00 AM

- A poem with true thoughts, Gary - Excellent written, as always :) - Nice to see you ... hope everything is well with you and Ingrid - Greetings from Anne-Lise :)

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 9/16/2020 12:12:00 PM

... looking forward to the new book :) - Good luck :) - hugs & love

Gary Bateman
Date: 9/16/2020 11:47:00 AM

Hello Dear Anne-Lise!! Thanks for your read and comments here on my latest posted poem!! All is well by Ingrid and me. I am presently right in the middle of the review of my second poetry book manuscript (at 545 pages), and I'm hopeful that I shall have the completed manuscript to my publisher by October. I will let you and Liam know when the second book is finally published!! All of our poetry is in there!! I plan to send you both your own copies of the new book!! All is good!! Cheers and Best Wishes Always, Gary