Kai Michael Neumann Poet Acrostic

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The inscription on Immanuel Kant's grave stone mentions 'all' that he knew: 'the starry sky above him and the moral law within'. He proposes to the the right thing, which basiaclly that that if everybody did it, it would amount to the basis for a Universal Law. Also to never use thoughts and action as a means to an end, but for their own virtue.

In this sense his philosophy meets Karma, because Hindu religion does not imply that we must do the right thing in order for a generous payback.

The biblical Immanuel  pertains to a Saviour living among his People. And thus in ourselves as well, I believe.

The Buddha, after a long path of moral inaptidude, suggests mindfulness and suffering to conclude not to hurt any sentient being, not even oneself.

So, this poem is my Easter Message that we have a choice to live on after our final death.

 

 

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Kant and Buddha Meet Karma and Immanuel

Kant and Buddha meet Karma and Immanuel 


There underneath the fertile soil rests a karmic message

Hewn into marble stone or written on a lonely cross

Engraved or burnt on the Ganges maybe thrown from


Life’s ultimate journey mixing with a circuitous path

Immanuel’s bible or Kant’s starry skies and moral law

Foment consensus of what’s left when we demise

Earthen windblown thoughtful similar in living on


Oh my saviour do not lead me astray fill me with good

Feed me virtue in thought and deed in cause and effect


Death is a reflection of living when dying for change

Eternity or maybe just another passing to new generation

And at that time the Buddha enters the fray from under

The fig tree which exudes not to hurt any sentient being

Hallowed guidance knows no boundaries and death lives on


01st April 2018

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Line Gauthier April 9, 2018 at 12:25 PM Back with most deserving congrats, Kai. Kai Michael Neumann April 10, 2018 at 2:28 AM Thank you Line.

Carole Duet April 2, 2018 at 1:00 PM Wise words from wise men, all chosen ones, to help us in our quest for oneness with God and hope after death. Very good, Kai. Kai Michael Neumann April 3, 2018 at 3:15 AM Thank you very much for your compliment.

Sowjanya Bhat April 1, 2018 at 8:14 PM Very meaningful acrostic poem....well written You are too good actually Kai Michael Neumann April 2, 2018 at 3:43 AM Thank you Sowjanya. I appreciate your praise. Many wishes, Kai

Vijay Pandit April 1, 2018 at 6:56 AM Very thought provoking and inspirational..apt message for today! Kai Michael Neumann April 1, 2018 at 7:39 AM Thank you Vijay

Line Gauthier April 1, 2018 at 6:50 AM Congrats, Kai, on a beautifully wonderful poem. Very enlightened! Kai Michael Neumann April 1, 2018 at 7:39 AM Thank you Line.