Illusion of Separateness

Life's greatest heated human tragedy the one we are likely taught not to see. Our wide-ranging worlds are well connected, as atoms wiggle we're all effected. Separation is optic illusion a fitting end to one's soul seclusion. Gurus say I am you and you are me, that's the way it's supposed to be. If I am Abe, Alice, Aron, Abu; are they really me, how can that be true? One respects collective society, pledges to individuality. It's in us to foster global good will hold high hopes for oneness not to stand still. Compassion is the real eternal key, the single most important reality. In the rays of moonlight truth shines so clear allays all our unstated oneness fear. When face to face, touch hands to then embrace; stand up, stand in, alone and take your place. So don't be offput by any confusion; you're not separate, it's an illusion. Lots of wisdoms will surely come to pass while we lay lulling the scent of sweetgrass. 167 words 24 lines couplets Reference: Albert Einstein quote, "The greatest tragedy of human existence is the illusion of separateness" Reference: Robin Wall Kimmerer, "Braiding Sweetgrass" author, indigenous scientist, native American Reference: Dalai Lama, teaches the importance of compassion practice Reference: Thomas Merton quote, "We are already one. But we imagine that we are not." Pen illustration by G. Gaul September 2022