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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Date: 11/5/2021 4:44:00 AM
Yes, indeed. The 'eyes' have it! ~ Psychological Perspectives, gw
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Joe Dimino
Date: 11/5/2021 6:30:00 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.
Date: 11/4/2021 7:03:00 PM
A wise philosophy contained within a verse! Well done! Joe.
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Joe Dimino
Date: 11/4/2021 7:28:00 PM
Thank you, Geoffrey -- so pleased that you like this one. Blessings!
Date: 11/4/2021 2:50:00 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
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Joe Dimino
Date: 11/4/2021 6:51:00 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!
Date: 11/3/2021 11:18:00 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. :)
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Joe Dimino
Date: 11/3/2021 2:14:00 PM
Thank you, Eve; this write was badly in need of a comment. Blessings my friend!
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