Beyond

The sciences attempt
   an explanation 
  Yet each new discovery 
leads to another mystery 
   The source of all 
is something our 
finite minds cannot put into words
   As day becomes night 
we strive to understand 
    Indeed Spinoza said  "Neither weep nor laugh - but understand"
Our understanding, however 
   will always have 
to cope 
   with 
   the 
   minds 
   we 
   have 
   been 
  given 
We now have the capacity to end
life on earth 
   Only by contemplating the 
mystery together 
Can we save ourselves 
   Open your heart to the starry sky!
   Open your soul to the mystery!
That is the path to survival!

couragedevotionmysteryfree verse

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Ettie Christian-Bowling

November 24, 2014 at 9:32 AM

Bold and beautiful words here Matthew. I don't know if I told you or not but my all time fav team in the NFL is The Dallas Cowboys:)....My Dad likes them and Football is something that we bond over.....Your giants played my Cowboys last night....And Giants lost......I like the giants as long as they aint playing my teams lolz....hope your weekend was good-Love Ettie

Demetrios Trifiatis

November 18, 2014 at 10:26 AM

Matthew, my friend, you have dealt here with a philosophical idea that is as old as philosophy itself and you did very well indeed! Excellent thought-provoking verse that touches the heart and mind!