Yoni Dvorkis Poet Free verse

Onions of Worship

We understood to what extent
our fights stemmed only from differences,
when underneath us lay a deeper sameness.

We understood to what extent
we avoided being judged as unhappy
by dressing up in cheery personalities,
smiling and shining,
shimmering,
dancing in the wind,
before we got caught in a
hurricane of hurt.

Now we shed these tired and heavy layers 
whose sole purpose 
is to derive conflict and give 'proof',
that everyone is out to get us, 
that we have no need
or desire
or willingness
to see through the fog of separate identities
to the reality of Oneness 
we have always been.

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Debbie Guzzi June 16, 2010 at 2:47 PM I really like this Yoni...so uplifting...like a glass of icewater! Thank you. Light & Love

June 6, 2009 at 7:37 AM What an inspirational view. I really like the idea of "the reality of Oneness." Much for the reader to think about. Blessings to you for sharing this poem with us. Karen

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen June 5, 2009 at 11:56 PM This is another great write. Yes, Yoni. A book is a must. It will happen. Let's keep praying, that words like these will help mankind move closer to the oneness and find the peace that we all seek. It can happen, one heart at a time. Love, Dane

Carolyn Devonshire June 5, 2009 at 7:28 PM When "we shed these tired and heavy layers" of our exterior onion skin, we're really all very much alike. We can paint ourselves happy and dance "in the wind," but we can't escape who we are. This is another very profound and intelligent write from one of the Soup's best writers. Brilliant observation, conveyed in a way everyone can appreciate! Love, Carolyn