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Of the Same Dust We Are

Of The Same Dust We Are Our futile attempt to equal the creator In wielding unfathomable might to shape life and bequeath desire Have sculpted the face of who we truly mirror Amid dreams and nightmares distinct and overwhelmingly bizarre The shadow of existence is as universal as water vapor Angels and demons and planets and stars of the same dust we are Penned: 11/20/2014 7:58 P.M. West Palm Beach, Florida

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Valsa George

Date: 2/6/2023 4:56:00 AM

All the created things are of the same cosmic dust. But the great creator cannot be seen on a par with the created. That's a gross mistake. Great thoughts to ponder, dear Anselmo !

Anselmo Boles
Date: 2/8/2023 12:03:00 PM

Hello Valsa. You and I agree. Man's quest for perfection and to rule above every living thing, will simply lead to disbelief, disillusion, and long-lasting despair. Thanks as always!...ab

Deb M

Date: 1/10/2023 5:42:00 AM

Wow AB….what a powerful poem! Makes you stop and ponder….beautifully sated! Debx

Anselmo Boles
Date: 1/10/2023 10:28:00 AM

Happy New Year Deb! Thank you, I always appreciate your visit. The mystique of the Universe is overwhelming...ab

Gershon Wolf

Date: 1/8/2023 7:39:00 PM

The shadow of existence -- deep pondering, Anselmo. :) gw

Anselmo Boles
Date: 1/9/2023 2:35:00 PM

If every little thing casts a shadow, then the whole of existence must have it too. Shalom GW...ab

Heidi Sands

Date: 1/8/2023 11:29:00 AM

Well written. Thought provoking :)

Anselmo Boles
Date: 1/9/2023 2:27:00 PM

Thank so much Heidi! This mysterious place we live in (the universe), is a total enigma...ab

Sotto Poet

Date: 1/7/2023 12:46:00 PM

Anselmo, this is a verse that really stimulates thought and is extremely meaningful. In point of fact, the mystery of consciousness is omnipresent everywhere just like steam.

Anselmo Boles
Date: 1/9/2023 2:26:00 PM

And just to expand on it, humans being a part of this universal consciousness must then realize and admit, that we are not at all unique and alone in having freedom of visualization, movement and thought. Thank you for sharing your perspective, Lasaad...ab