Oneness

Oneness
                   Authored by Chuck Keys

It had no color,
Lacking shape, size and dimension.
It wasn't moving or breathing.

There was neither aroma nor taste, not here or there.
Touching was useless because it wasn't physical.
It was indistinct and limitless.

Thinking multi-physically
Multi-sensually and multi-psychologically 
It wasn't here or there and it was.

With no distinction, 
It looked like everything else,
Or it could not have looked like everything else.

It never made me feel good nor bad,
Nor happy nor sad
Nor quite nor trite.

In our world of joy and destroy, we sort and distort,
Looking more on the surface and less on the inside,
Ready to judge and be judged from outside in.

The "oneness" of mankind stretches beyond definitions and limits,
From outside to inside and from inside to outside.
We are one distinct and alike world of "oneness."

Differences exist for differences, 
Therefore, differences don't exist.
Only "oneness" exists.

DEDICATION:
This poem is dedicated to Dr. Clayborne Carson and The Gandhi-King Community,
For Global Peace with Social Justice in a Sustainable Environment.  
www.gandhiking.ning.com
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Reid Avatar
January 4, 2017 at 9:15 PM
THIS IS TOP NOTCH POETRY-LOVE IT. LINDA REID
Gist Avatar
November 1, 2015 at 7:03 PM
Exclusive joint my man. I mean major deep! I like the last stanza about differences...WOW, jaw dropping...Fellows Rule! Check some of my work out and feel free to comment.
Bhurani Avatar
October 16, 2015 at 12:11 AM
Very appealing poem.It has a very soothing effect. Good luck..
Sankey- Lewis Avatar
October 15, 2015 at 11:55 AM
Dear Chuck, "Oneness" captured my attention from the start. Made me think, this is brilliant and wonderful homage to those like ones you've mentioned, plus John Lennon, "Imagine" Peace and blessings to you.
Millan-Acosta Avatar
October 15, 2015 at 11:40 AM
One Day we will experience the Oneness, just like you described it! Beautiful feeling!
Black Blacharczyk Avatar
October 15, 2015 at 10:53 AM
Differences exist for differences and with that we should accept one another because we are all different we are not robots. Nice poem
Brownlee Avatar
October 15, 2015 at 9:04 AM
Very thought provoking. Excellent poem. Thank you.
Matt Avatar
October 15, 2015 at 4:28 AM
yes oneness does exist love this write ~phatt
Schack Avatar
October 15, 2015 at 1:59 AM
very intense and insightful. check mine out on poetrysoup. be well. keep up the good work. daniel schack
Ouma Avatar
October 15, 2015 at 12:59 AM
Great poem Mr. Keys.
Miraflore Avatar
October 14, 2015 at 9:44 PM
I am jade from the Philippines, Fantastic! well written. I hope to read more of your write-ups and share poetic insights.
Duncan Avatar
October 14, 2015 at 8:04 PM
I like the way you worded , nice that it was featured :)
Blackburn Avatar
October 14, 2015 at 7:29 PM
This poem is amazing and very well written, I absolutely love it. Congratulations you are extremely talented. I would love you to rate my poems.
Sweetheart Avatar
November 10, 2010 at 5:06 AM
Super congrats Chuck on having three poems selected in the first round of competition in the P.S. contest.. good luck in the next phase for all three luv..
Rhinem Avatar
July 22, 2010 at 7:48 AM
Ps. Smile, a very dear friend of mine, and even deeper and beyond, told myself this morning that I should begin to reach out to others here at Soup, and that maybe, new days can dawn....Have A Beautiful One!:) ~
Rhinem Avatar
July 22, 2010 at 7:46 AM
Smile ~ I truly love this wonderful write for, it seems to hold a strong message of hopes acceptance--for yes, in a world of billions, there are going to be endless differences amid a myriad of things among the crowds of life and yet, let love be the lotion which, within the end of all things, becomes Our cloaks of light--"Beautiful Write"--Warmth to You & Yours, John!:) ~
Spence Sr Avatar
June 14, 2010 at 10:20 AM
This is an excellent poem. It touches on the core of what life should be all about. I like the transparency of oneness in the beginning. What affects one of us in many ways affects all of us. Great job! Joseph
Dietrich Avatar
June 12, 2010 at 10:03 PM
Great message, but also there is something to be said for diversity!! Luv, andrea
Haick Avatar
June 12, 2010 at 6:51 PM
If only all people would believe this .."all is one"! There are no boundaries, just our egos!Exceptional poem, Chuck! Great dedication to Dr. Carson and The Gandhi-King Community. Goes to my favs today...Peace, Audrey
Cwiak Avatar
June 11, 2010 at 8:58 PM
Wonderful write on the contrasting views of the various philosophical disciplines that have had us scratching our heads since time began. As a student of the social disciplines, I loved reading it! Dan C
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June 11, 2010 at 10:13 AM
Wow, Chuck. There's so much insight into human nature in this poem. How fitting the dedication is as the message in this poem should indeed promote global peace. Well done! It goes to my favorites. Love, Carolyn
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June 9, 2010 at 7:38 PM
adding this to my favorites, was worht reading 5 times. I will read it just one more time, have yourself a nice one,..Sidney LeeAnn
A   Avatar
June 9, 2010 at 7:36 PM
every 4 sides on your movement straight ahead, forever feel it, why not be it. loss of emotions, yes Chuck the movement of the spear is better to be viewed from the outside. A friend told me once you place who or what you want in the center. & judge, judge, every thing falls into place. with the only power we chose not to see. is what makes the globe go round & round, while we all remain to be what we will always be week to the"oneness".Sorry i just came to state my opinion., good night,..p.d.
Kendrick Avatar
June 9, 2010 at 5:58 PM
Great write to their tribute..Someday the oneness will come ...Keep the creative pen flowing..Sara
Guzzi Avatar
June 9, 2010 at 5:46 PM
yes the worldor humanity is like a snake eating its own tale...life is circular cyclical etc...yes...god within & god without
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