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Filter By My Consciousness

like steaming water seeps through the openings in the bottom of a colander the wisdom of ages past is filtered by my conscious mind leaving all but a few bits and pieces caught in the process I am ashamed to only share the remnants of the astounding truth that came to me giving only the morsels that manage to slide through my self-imposed filter to myself and to others that so desperately need a deeper awareness surely the unfiltered surge of the power of a great truth would be beyond my mental capacity if not insulated by the Creator of all intelligence only then could such truth pass through me to others as I humbly submitted to the source of Truth the harshness of my misconception and the pollution of pure truth haunt me as I struggle to stop the manipulation and allow truth to freely flow through me I call upon you the great Creator of all that is asking your acceptance of my earnest offer Take back the choice so freely given and let thy wisdom and truth manifest through me I gladly give my freedom of choice back to you and patiently await your will for my life Then without my filter your Truth will dispel the illusion leaving us only true reality

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Unseeking Seeker

Date: 11/26/2023 11:27:00 PM

Truth transcendent in a field of singularity, it is polarised in form immanent, in duality. That causes the difficulty to delineate wisdom imbibed in language, since words are dualistic. At best, symbols and metaphors can be used, pointing out obliquely, truth that is alluded to.

Bill Baker
Date: 11/27/2023 6:17:00 AM

Thank you for your insightful comments, Unseeking Seeker. Many times, your words give me a balanced view of thoughts I'm having. Have a bliss-filled day. Bill

Ink Empress

Date: 11/26/2023 11:22:00 PM

A very deep and heartfelt poem this is expressing so much in such a seamless manner. Your words flow so well and shows your longing to be found and to unlock truth that can sometimes be veiled through faith and spiritually, theres so much conveyed here in a very introspective manner. I always think and believe unfiltered truth is better than confusion, although it can be difficult. Pleasure reading different themes of poetry from you.

Bill Baker
Date: 11/27/2023 6:21:00 AM

I'm glad I can add to the diverse reading you do, Ink. I like to let it flow freely at times and let it carry its meaning to each reader, often different insight for different readers. Thank you for the mindful and kind comments, my friend. Bill

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 11/26/2023 3:18:00 PM

your poem is full of inspirational wisdom, dear hubby. I feel your own yearning to understand Truth without filtering it with your own polluted consciousness. Powerful stuff here for sure! What a soulful poet and person you are, stripping the illusion away from your eyes. You awe and inspire me...hugs from me,

Bill Baker
Date: 11/26/2023 6:08:00 PM

It's a bit scary at times, my love, the reality of it all. Thanks for the insightful comments. You're the best! Bill

Stephan McBride

Date: 11/26/2023 1:56:00 PM

Great inspirational poem , love it and the truth is revealed in the Love unto others that God has placed within you to be a light unto a world of darkness: ) that others might come to receive this love, wisdom, knowledge and truth. Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving and Congratulations on being in the Poetry Anthology, what a great blessing to be in a book with great piets and friends

Bill Baker
Date: 11/26/2023 2:01:00 PM

Thanks very much for the comments, Stephan, and for the anthology congrats. Have a great week, my friend. Bill