Karma

Fluted hands angle on knees as glimpses 
sort the knitted threads of a late afternoon
where gathering of blooms abide.
Almost friendless, a man inhabits his space
ready to inhale the waft of new dusk, 
of how a world in his inner terrain mirrors
the ceremonials of a mindful passage
upon grasses and half-lit windows
outside the self. 

And through a prayerful instance,
he connects with a god hushing the tempo
of sighs mixed with incense blowing, as if 
to twirl in an air of breaths cleansing
the scabs of trespasses. Miles of babel words
turn into a different language: quite unknown
and understood only by him who finds
contentment in being unbound ,of gliding 
above a haloed sky that reflects the movement
inside his awakened essence.

For the atonement of all misgivings,
he releases his pride in layers 
of deep confession to pay for his karmic debt;
that in a warm communion with humility
he makes amends for life's consequences

as stillness becomes his friend.


Anthony Slausen's Karma
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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March Avatar
April 21, 2014 at 2:02 PM
A grand, quiet poem that shows us your love for words. It is a peaceful thing. Your imagination is quite startling.
A   Avatar
March 30, 2014 at 4:15 PM
Nette, Congratulations In the Karma Contest.... hugs~ LINDA
Lawless Avatar
March 26, 2014 at 7:53 PM
Magnificent!!!! I may use this as a gentle prayer before meditation. It reads beautifully and flows seamlessly.
May Avatar
March 25, 2014 at 8:38 AM
Great weite and win Nette...Congrats
Mehta Avatar
March 24, 2014 at 12:54 AM
Very thoughtful expressions on Karma. Congrats on the win, nette
Gasun Avatar
March 23, 2014 at 9:02 PM
An excellent write my very dear friend Nette. Thank u so much for sharing and my hearty congratulations on your awesome win! love lots and biggest hugs, Leonora
Nair Avatar
March 23, 2014 at 6:50 PM
Congrats, nette, this is deep like karma itself, a gorgeous poem!!
Walker  Avatar
March 23, 2014 at 4:37 PM
Well done... Congratulations on the win... Verlena
Stephens Avatar
March 23, 2014 at 11:03 AM
Hi, Beautifully expressive. Like stepping on hallowed ground. Congrats on your win. Regards Theresa xx
Lalion Avatar
March 17, 2014 at 2:09 PM
What do i see after being absent for some days? Haunting poem; anything about atonement gets me, Nette.It's what gives us the breakthroughs in life. On to my favs; a top-seller so elqouently done. WoW!
Andresen Avatar
March 17, 2014 at 1:52 PM
- A wonderful poem, a pleasure to read as always Nette. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Carroll Avatar
March 17, 2014 at 1:30 PM
A lovely write Nette!
Onna Avatar
March 17, 2014 at 1:12 PM
Goodness, this one is very ethereal and empowering. A touch of the golden-rule synergy. IT is in silence that we discover our own pursuit to make peace with the self. Impressive poem; really is!
Hunter Avatar
March 17, 2014 at 11:47 AM
Nette, exceptional work as always. Darn!!
Gasun Avatar
March 17, 2014 at 12:46 AM
This is an excellent and amazing write again from you my very dear friend Nette! I extremely love it & so enjoyed reading it today. TYSM for sharing this precious gems of yours! Biggest hugs! By the way, TYSM as well for stopping by my poem on dad's memorial day- a poem requested by her youngest sis. Mind me, so busy but I'm glad that we don't have classes today;))). Have a nice day! love lots and biggest hugs, Leonora
Sivey Avatar
March 16, 2014 at 9:47 PM
The last two lines says it all, just what you were heading towards throughout your entire poem! I really enjoyed reading this empowering write here this evening! "the ceremonials of a mindful passage/ upon grasses and half-lit windows/ outside the self." are my favorite lines, very wondrously done! What a grandiose piece, Great work!!
Tacito Avatar
March 16, 2014 at 7:58 PM
The edge of my seat, my lady, this had me in. When "man" can embrace humility for the greater good, their heart can start from one again. Incredible.
Gonza Avatar
March 16, 2014 at 5:56 PM
Keen potrayal of harvesting what one reaps. An excellent poem for re-reading to awaken my own essence! Again, your diction is flawless.
Rhinem Avatar
March 16, 2014 at 5:59 PM
Well, There Are Going To Be A Lot Of Reaps Knocking On That Door. Be They Here Or Be They There ?
Rhinem Avatar
March 16, 2014 at 5:06 PM
† Sweet Beautiful Amazing Nette Onclaud ˜ Nothing Seems To Have Changed For Truly, Your Beauty, Poetically Speaking As Beyound, Remains, As Rare As Her Jewel Be The Sea ˜ Fascinating, This Painting Yet Even More So, The Exquisite Brilliance Amid Your Treasure's Quill! ˜ A Beautiful Favourite In Ruby Red Sapphires....Love John
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