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Immanent Yet Transcendent

Immanent Yet Transcendent 9-29-23 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Immanent Yet Transcendent Above the plodding, sightless mediocre A latent embryo breathes, Awakens the murmurs of the inbred orphic harbinger Through tangled threads of colorless mesh Serendipity stirs, sets in motion, Spirals Above the weary path of habitual self interest Clogged with lumbering thistles of numb routine, Where midnights wrestle with starving angels, A deafening humdrum drumming cadence Clumbers in oblivion with trudging boots Over rusty cauldrons of mediocrity And dreary depths of decomposed sludge Fed with blind self-interest. Yet, the dust of the mystical hovers - Intrinsic inbred breath of creation Drags dawdling ordinary Into spirals of whirling inspiration, Into sibylline sight beyond near-sightedness, By the cryptic, subtle tickle of grace - Into hovering empathetic realms - Exploding heart driven revelation Unfurls into celestial magnificence - A spark glowing in the debris of impotent possibility Impregnates the embryonic hero of every soul - Rise up in quests to slay dull dragon’s lairs Clothed in nurture with the flesh of miracles; And congenital marvels released.

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Sotto Poet

Date: 10/6/2023 9:37:00 AM

Sam, your poem possesses an exquisite depth and elegance that ensnares one's attention, leaving them in a state of sheer wonderment. The melodic rhythm and graceful progression of your thoughts have a profound. I am enthralled by the playful words and the mesmerizing alliterations you employ, enhancing the already profound sentiment you have expertly conveyed. Your win is well-deserved, as your literary prowess has undoubtedly left an indelible mark on the hearts and minds of your readers.

Paige Hind

Date: 10/3/2023 3:43:00 PM

Wow, that was amazing. I felt like I was climbing a mountain.

Tom Woody

Date: 10/2/2023 1:11:00 PM

I'm all for slaying dragons, as long as they're tiny non fire breathing ones. Heh. Seriously though, Janice's comment helped me on a second read. I'm not to quick on the uptake. This is quality poetry Sam

Ink Empress

Date: 10/2/2023 10:49:00 AM

Such a profound write, the cadence and flow of your intriguing and deeply meaningful words left me truly captivated in awe, resonated with me and made me think so deep. I especially love your wordplay and alliterations as well as the thoughts you’ve articulated in such a profound manner! “ Into hovering empathetic realms - Exploding heart driven revelation “ those lines really stood out for me and is soul hitting! You always have a very creative way with words. As always nailed it for this theme

Joanna Daniel

Date: 10/1/2023 6:14:00 AM

Really deep, Sam, and so philosophical:) your poem weaves words in a motley rhythm to form a wonderful quilt of verse:)

Janice Canerdy

Date: 9/30/2023 8:58:00 PM

Sam, through the use of vividly descriptive metaphors, you have conveyed a moving message about the transition from the mundane to the majestic! Janice

Silent One

Date: 9/30/2023 2:44:00 AM

Your use of alliteration and assonance here is very good and there is so much creativity in your words.. there is a blessing your words of wisdom, which you have engraved so poetically... You write really well..