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All Is Mind

To the wilting flower, I give no sympathy, Nor the blooming of a bud does not interest me. Nor the stem that gives it birth, or even its bed, the earth. No colour scheme captures my eye, from its beauty, I shall not sigh. Through all the seasons that we face, we are one with time and space. So in my thoughts, I remain aware, of my consciousness I take care. Understanding emotions are fleeting, analyse the flower as part of life's greeting. Be the river that comes and goes, divert into outlets as it flows. Be the desert but not the storms, watch the oasis as it forms.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Chamberlain Avatar
May 16, 2022 at 12:56 AM
Just wow! Definitely up there with my favourite poems. Great imagery. Nicely penned.
Gauthier Avatar
February 6, 2021 at 8:18 PM
So glad to find this charming poem published in the 2020 PS Anthology ~
Bangalee Avatar
July 6, 2020 at 12:08 AM
excellent; mind is everything; the mind controlled by self is the best controller of life......great
Wheatley Avatar
July 10, 2018 at 5:31 PM
Beautiful!
Capitano Avatar
September 24, 2017 at 6:49 AM
A beauty, Wolf, love the expression of awareness. Congrats for a winning poem.
Kimathi Avatar
September 10, 2017 at 6:31 AM
Brilliant, captivating verses! Congrats White Wolf, for your well-deserved second placement in the contest! :-)
Smith Avatar
September 7, 2017 at 10:44 AM
Nice one Wolf Man, congratulations...
Barden Avatar
September 7, 2017 at 4:23 AM
Gorgeous write, My Friend ... blessings and congrats on your win! :-)
Cresswell Avatar
August 15, 2017 at 10:16 AM
A large thought for quiet pondering. You have the gift.
Vaso Avatar
July 31, 2017 at 9:37 PM
Such an exquisite write, your talent shines, we can have it all, if we reach up to the light!
Krampe Avatar
July 30, 2017 at 9:54 PM
Wow. I don't pretend to understand everything in your poem, but I love "Be the river"...
Wood Avatar
July 26, 2017 at 10:29 AM
I am slow Wolf. Had to read this several times. Love the sentiment. I think we will all have a different voyage based on which "outlets" we choose to take. "Be the desert, not the storms" I can relate to these lines. Nicely done Wolf! - Dean
Trifiatis Avatar
July 26, 2017 at 8:47 AM
Profound my friend WW! Should we keep in mind that we cannot have the one without having the other? Beautifully written!
Daniel Avatar
July 26, 2017 at 8:29 AM
Beautiful thoughts, WW:)
Downing  Avatar
July 25, 2017 at 8:25 PM
Oh you wolfie thing you, this is gorgeous! Lol! So beautiful, WW :)
Smith Avatar
July 25, 2017 at 7:59 PM
Wonderful Budgie...do the sparrow's take notice?
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