Birth Is a Doorway

We enter and exit
through the vision – 
what we see, and
what we deny; never
knowing what is there;
nearsighted and a-far – 
born unclear, our focus
a gradual ascent – eyes, not
a victory, but what they show
us of the world outside, unseen;
birth is a doorway ajar – the 
vehicle, and not the journey;
the thrust, but not the fuel;
born to die so that we may
live...passing through and
beyond in recyclable 
increments....
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Wolf Avatar
November 5, 2021 at 4:44 AM
Yes, indeed. The 'eyes' have it! ~ Psychological Perspectives, gw
DiMino Avatar
November 5, 2021 at 6:30 AM
For sure, true enlightenment is a process of visions. Not something one can get solely from books. One must live. Fortunately, our chances are unlimited. Unfortunately, Karma is nothing to snicker about. Blessings my friend. Have a beautiful, sunlit day.
Brewer Avatar
November 4, 2021 at 7:03 PM
A wise philosophy contained within a verse! Well done! Joe.
DiMino Avatar
November 4, 2021 at 7:28 PM
Thank you, Geoffrey -- so pleased that you like this one. Blessings!
Calasibetta Avatar
November 4, 2021 at 2:50 PM
Hi Joe, Life is a continual circle, as we journey on earth, we live consciously, in death, spiritually. Lovely and thought provoking! Blessings, Paulette
DiMino Avatar
November 4, 2021 at 6:51 PM
For sure; in reality, death doesn't exist. Our spirit-substance, which is really who we are -- bodies only reflections of developed consciousness -- are part of the immortal Body of God. We go on forever. Blessings my friend!
Roper Avatar
November 3, 2021 at 11:18 AM
Very good, Joe. Birth is a doorway , but death is also. Thank you for your insight in my poem... you hit the hammer on the nail. :)
DiMino Avatar
November 3, 2021 at 2:14 PM
Thank you, Eve; this write was badly in need of a comment. Blessings my friend!
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