Linear Understanding



Linear time is a nether dimension 
ticking backwards ...
Z(ero) is reaching the A(pex)
Raised eyes see the future fading;
distant points of light died 
a long time ago,
yet, they still shine bright today

Linear understanding
only can see things simply one way
Horizontal perception is the neural cloudy grey
Try to explain the exponential multiplicity
of a consciousness-expanding
quantum reality —
A palace with many mansions within
is the elevation explanation
wholly given to those who’ve had linear understanding,
and now can vertically perceive 
How events long hence,
is the wrinkle of change in fate awaiting:
A shattered heart made whole
by a temporal role reversal

Linear understanding is a glacial half-life:
Decaying time 
reactor chained to the frozen past

Destiny yet-to-be determined,
is a narrow, spherical hole 
in the middle of a wide hourglass

Fools who gaze into the sun too long,
have their understanding darkened
Illumination begins when one looks within ...
truth is a sharp arrow shaped linear

Has the past been reconciled 
with an inevitable, expiration date inhalation end
The death of dreams unrealized,
is the linear motivation
which lift the eyes — 

Hope always breathes new life

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018



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Date: 9/30/2018 1:26:00 PM
What is for sure, is that your masterpiece is not of a "linear understanding"! rather of many layers and dimensions! I had to read it over and over.. A poem of wealth that ponders the meaning of Life, Light, Truth.. A call to think big, wide and deep and not to be contented with scratching the surface! Profound thoughts wrapped in captivating imageries! A challenging piece of art and mind! My deepest regards Freddie. Be blessed always.
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Date: 9/30/2018 1:20:00 PM
"Destiny yet-to-be determined, is a narrow, spherical hole in the middle of a wide hourglass"; I love this line. Quite deep, as the poem. Well done.
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Date: 9/30/2018 10:47:00 AM
Excellent Freddie. I like the next to last stanza and the ending is great :)
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