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For the   Pause Of Polarity Interchange Poetry Contest of Unseeking Seeker

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Pause of Polarity Interchange

Line of inquiry:
“Betwixt two thoughts there is a gap
No illusions therein entrap
In the time stretched pause we then see
Ego craving is a mousetrap” - Unseeking Seeker

You see it everywhere today -
people disagreeing; it seems to be the rage.
Many folks simply won’t give in.
Their ego becomes for them a cage.

Inside this cage and during the pause
of such contrariness, there are no winners
when stubbornness, pride, and hate
turn well-meaning folks into sinners.

Seek understanding of your neighbor
even if the schism between you is wide.
Let go of ego; embrace love
by letting its pure light be your guide.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Dronsfield Avatar
February 5, 2026 at 9:58 AM
Congratulations on your lovely entry and placement!
Poet Avatar
January 19, 2026 at 10:47 AM
Pretty sensible guidance. Impressive analysis. Congratulations on your contest, great win!
Hind Avatar
November 26, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Some wise advice. Great take on this, good luck!!
Kauffman Avatar
November 25, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Well spoken, Andrea! Best wishes for the contest. Blessings of peace to you!
Bayles Avatar
November 25, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Good going, Andrea. A very nice poem for the contest.
Godwin Avatar
November 24, 2025 at 11:57 PM
I applaud the thoughts shared in this poem. So, you gave it a go and excelled, know that I concur and adore your poem which may have to be enough! What a world we write in ....
Narain Avatar
November 24, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Optimistic message. "Embrace Love" is a great thought.
Rodgers Avatar
November 24, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Dear Andrea, I appreciated how your piece turned conflict into a meditation on ego and love. The rhythm carried both urgency and clarity, and understanding is often found in the pause between arguments. Good Luck on the contest! Autumn Blessings, Dear Andrea, Daniel
Buhagiar Avatar
November 24, 2025 at 2:20 AM
"Embrace love" That's a great message. Loved how you built your poem.
Rolland Avatar
November 23, 2025 at 3:45 PM
great message of tolerance, everyone need comprehension and respect
Poet Avatar
November 23, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Your great poem presents a clear message and is structured in a way that is easy to follow. It uses language effectively to convey its theme, and it is well-crafted and achieves its purpose. Best for a win, Andrea
Jones Avatar
November 23, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Great message of tolerance in your poem! Enjoyed the rhyme too! Good luck in the contest!
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