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Crossing Over

“Life ephemeral, death inevitable 
Soul eternal, so dear heart, be free from fear”

Loving hearts entwined, tenderly holding hands in seeming eternity
A flicker in space, gong of death, rudely interrupting delusion reverie
Within the lucid dream, attachments first forged, then stolen by time
Knowing life as it is, though recognising transience, we are in denial
Plunged into dark dungeons of despondent despair our heart bleeds
Sunken vibrations of deep loneliness and anguish shrouds our being 
We then shift perspective, looking inwards from the domain of silence
Recognising we all are God essence, eternal boundless bliss and light

In ambedo trance
Myriad images bemuse
Stupor veils the truth
Death akin to changing clothes 
No one comes and no one goes

20-October-2021

Let's Mix It Up Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Constance La France

(couplet, imagism, tanka)

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Connie Marcum Wong Date: 11/5/2021 10:41:00 PM What a spectacular way to end this wonderful poem. I enjoyed it so much. Congratulations on your deserving first place win! xxoo Login to Reply Unseeking Seeker Date: 11/6/2021 4:38:00 AM Ah! When we recognised that we are beings of love & light eternal, merely encasing mind-body for a while, death of form does not impact us, other than reminding us of our temporary deluded attachment to transience. Happy you enjoyed, Connie :)

Constance La France Date: 11/4/2021 2:25:00 PM Seeker, awesome write and congratulations on your win in my Let's Mix It Up Contest, love the rose image ~ peace and tranquility _Constance Login to Reply Unseeking Seeker Date: 11/6/2021 4:36:00 AM Thanks for hosting, Constance! Enjoyed writing for the contest in this unique format :)

Paula Goldsmith Date: 11/2/2021 8:13:00 AM Congratulations on your win. Your "Crossing over" is a beautiful story/write. What a pretty rose picture. Have a blessed autumn day with your win............... Login to Reply Unseeking Seeker Date: 11/6/2021 4:34:00 AM Thank you dear Paula!

Beata Agustin Date: 11/1/2021 8:15:00 PM Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this, making me bask in the delights of the Lord's presence. God bless you. Login to Reply Unseeking Seeker Date: 11/6/2021 4:34:00 AM Thank you so much, Beata! I’m delighted that you enjoyed

Christuraj Alex Date: 10/30/2021 11:46:00 PM Great imagery and beautiful song with a depth of spiritual feeling. Congratulations! Login to Reply Unseeking Seeker Date: 10/31/2021 4:23:00 AM Thank you Chris! Constance provided the format and we filled in the blanks … :)

Susan Ashley Date: 10/30/2021 6:15:00 PM Dear Seeker, soulful beauty flows from your glorious pen. Your imagery is stunning and stirs one’s spirit and imagination. I especially adore the opening couplet to this extraordinary poem. Congratulations for your excellent win in Constance’s contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 11/7/2021 6:03:00 PM Oh, that is so beautifully said, Seeker.. Unseeking Seeker Date: 10/30/2021 7:26:00 PM Thank you, Susan! The credit goes to Constance for contouring the rainbow in the sky

Nancy Kaufman Date: 10/21/2021 11:16:00 AM I loved the metaphor, "death akin to changing clothes, no one comes and no one goes". Great poem. I don't do contests but it's quite deserving and presents a different perspective. Login to Reply Unseeking Seeker Date: 10/21/2021 6:38:00 PM Contests are fun, Nancy, if we don’t attach ourselves to the results, which are all subjective anyway, those which resonate, place. I know this, since I host contests regularly. The idea is to get involved and express your thoughts and feelings, shared vibrantly!

Victor Buhagiar Date: 10/20/2021 2:47:00 AM Wow. A great poem for the contest. Best of luck. Login to Reply Victor Buhagiar Date: 10/21/2021 1:57:00 AM Wish I were like you. My rhyming is difficult. I am not English so our language is faulty. Unseeking Seeker Date: 10/20/2021 7:09:00 AM Thanks Victor but possibly the sponsor is looking at a lucid real life example ~ no matter, the idea of penning this is to share the truth ~ by the way, I had to struggle, to compose a non-rhyming poem :)