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From Darkness To Light

Earth element

Driven by instincts feral
Self-centred stance
An animal in human form
Gravity pulled me down

Material possessions
I seized by any means
Territorial behavior
In an imaginary cage

Yet in this density
In moments of silence
Love within stirred
Signalling God's presence

Water element

Lust and domination
Testosterone oversupply
Insatiable hunger
Danse Macabre

Brutal savagery
Plunder, rape, violence
Sadism at it's peak
I dwelt in the darkness

Yet in this density
In moments of silence
Love within stirred
Signalling God's presence

Fire element

Head and heart discord
Chaos and uncertainty
Conflict and self-doubt
Desire entwined with fear

Anger and remorse
Striving for balance
I was blown like a leaf
Powerless but in denial

Yet in this density
In moments of silence
Love within stirred
Signalling God's presence

Air element

A subtler realm
Of vanity and pride
Jealousy and dark envy
I was a black magician

Flickers of recognition
Appeared and disappeared
Whispers of conscience
Were sometimes audible

Yet in this density
In moments of silence
Love within stirred
Signalling God's presence

Ether element

Art and poetry
Grazing the vibrant void
Flirted with the ethereal
Breath by breath thus

Right brain oriented
Selective empathy surfaced
In but not of the world
I had lost my bearings

Yet in this density
In moments of silence
Love within stirred
Signalling God's presence

Epilogue

From gross to the subtle
As yet chained to form
The dance of polarities
Clouded heart and mind

Upon reaching exhaustion
There being no option
I plunged into the void
Relinquishing identity

Here within the bardo
Vaporised as a bliss mist
I became love's elixir
As a witness to myself

10-January-2023

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Fin Chuuk Date: 2/24/2023 7:44:00 PM Outstanding poem, Seeker. And congratulations on your win :) Login to Reply Unseeking Seeker Date: 2/24/2023 11:10:00 PM Thank you, Fin :)

Susan Ashley Date: 1/16/2023 5:19:00 PM Dear Unseeking Seeker, in every element of our being, through each hour of our existence, though darkness lurks within us, it's reassuring to know that "In moments of silence / Love within stirred / Signaling God's presence". I adore the repetition of this inspiring phrase in your poem. Your gifted and insightful pen captures the human condition of being dual, (until the "dance of polarities ends".. love that!), with poetic finesse. Congratulations for your excellent win in Brian's contest. Warmest wishes, my friend.. ~Susan Login to Reply Unseeking Seeker Date: 1/16/2023 6:31:00 PM Thank you dear Susan ~ you are too kind :)

Sara Kendrick Date: 1/16/2023 11:11:00 AM Congratulations on this great winning work. Way to go..Sara Login to Reply Unseeking Seeker Date: 1/16/2023 4:20:00 PM Thank you dear Sara

Linda Alice Fowler Date: 1/16/2023 11:04:00 AM Love your explanation and description of ascension. Very nicely done! Congratulations! :) Login to Reply Unseeking Seeker Date: 1/16/2023 4:20:00 PM Thank you, Linda :)

Eve Roper Date: 1/15/2023 10:48:00 AM Congratulations on your win in Lasaad's contest. Great journey with each stanza . Many Blessings My Friend Login to Reply Unseeking Seeker Date: 1/15/2023 6:51:00 PM Thank you, dear Eve

Paula Goldsmith Date: 1/14/2023 12:21:00 PM Congratulations on your win. A creative write. I like how you listed the elements. I joyed this one. Have a blessed weekend............... Login to Reply Unseeking Seeker Date: 1/14/2023 5:18:00 PM Thank you, Paula ~ the elements and attributes correspond to the chakra system in the energy body

Ann Peck Date: 1/14/2023 11:18:00 AM Dear Seeker, Your poem so beautifully describes the journey of many of us--ending with ourself--which it must. Self- evaluation and, finally, forgiveness, is a life journey to find love even in our failures. Your last stanza, especially, stays with me. Login to Reply Unseeking Seeker Date: 1/14/2023 5:17:00 PM Thank you, Ann. We descend and then ascend, going back to source

Sotto Poet Date: 1/14/2023 6:14:00 AM Congratulations on your contest win with this fantastic poem, Seeker. Blessings Login to Reply Unseeking Seeker Date: 1/14/2023 8:02:00 AM Thank you, SP ~ happy these words resonate. Thanks for hosting

Valsa George Date: 1/10/2023 8:37:00 PM This is a stunning piece of poetry tracing your transformation from a state of exhaustion and vacancy into a vessel of Love's elixir and a witness to oneself when love started stirring inside. So beautiful and powerful, dear Seeker friend. A FAVE for me. All the Best in the contest. Login to Reply Unseeking Seeker Date: 1/11/2023 12:58:00 AM Thank you, dear Valsa, incidentally, the ascension through the elements corresponds with the chakras in the body, moving from earth at base of spine to water at Sacral, fire at navel, air at heart and ether in throat, before ascending into the crown / head region embracing unity consciousness