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Listen Now!

("Through The Looking Glass", 2017, original encaustic)

Listen Now!

Listen now without distraction,
Within the endless cycle of distraction,
Recognize the pure forms
Of your projection
To be nothing 
But the clear light
Of playful mind

Awakened One
Know this, 
And only this,
Your true face
Greets you
In the illusion
Of death

Recognize, 
Without fear emptiness 
Cannot be harmed 
By emptiness,
With joy
You are home
Again

(11/14/23)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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November 14, 2023 at 9:37 PM
Insightful poetry, James. I enjoyed reading your poem today. Thanks for sharing your thoughts through your fine poetry, my friend. Have a great week! Bill
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November 15, 2023 at 6:32 AM
Thanks for taking the time to read and comment Bill! Hope you have a great week too!
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