Notes About The Poem

I was reading some of Carl Jung's lectures and was inspired by the way he spoke? I think it just seemed very neat and his perspective was very enchanting.

Written 4/7/24

Disenchantment, a London Lecture in 1933

Jung lectured of dogma
its strangling of the symbol
the Medieval melted with magma
doubt was born, its smile twinkled
As monks wrote songs of Poliphile

Seeking soul from the external
in the Enlightened world,
nothing seems to be real
For eons our ancestors
were certain of the eternal

Is the light worth its weight?
Pain now lifted by pharmaceuticals
A flock who just can't walk straight
Now we live in plight or we are
simply deemed neurotypical..
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Rodgers Avatar
April 12, 2024 at 7:30 AM
Hello Andrew, delving into Carl Jung's lectures is always genuinely captivating. His perspective on dogma and symbolism highlights the conflict between tradition and enlightenment. Your poetic reflection beautifully captures the essence of Jung's ideas, questioning the nature of truth and the complexities of modern existence. This thought-provoking piece. - Blessings, Daniel
Kelly Avatar
April 12, 2024 at 9:04 AM
that was exactly the needle i was trying to thread here, so im glad it translated. i hope i did right by Mr. Jung in this work, as I am hoping to use his wisdom in my own professional endeavors. deeply appreciate the feedback and kind words Daniel
Greenhough Avatar
April 11, 2024 at 11:29 AM
I savor digesting this profound poem. Where is humanity going? No one knows.
Kelly Avatar
April 11, 2024 at 6:48 PM
truly a crapshoot, and for that reason i simply say do what makes you happy, live with empathy, and try not to be too hard on yourself. the worlds a hard place and thats what makes being happy worth it. hope you have a great day Hilda
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