Ann Peck Poet Quatrain

The Ethers

No mind or body in the Ethers--
continuance, a breath of cool air.
No thoughts penetrate, and neither
beauty nor wisdom can function there.

Is this motionless place without soul,
or the substance from which souls emerge?
Perhaps it's unending love extolled,
where unknowingness is at last purged.

Is it the place where forever thrives,
with spirits in boundless synergy?
In breathless quiet, sudden sparks appear:
beginning movement and energy.

Surely, this must be the in-between space,
moments to grasp as all time stands still.
Its gentle hold resurrects our souls,
a new life begins with dreams to fill.

August 27, 2022
for Sans Mind-Body Who Are We poetry contest
by Unseeking Seeker
quatrain abcb

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Sam Kauffman September 27, 2022 at 10:57 AM Ann, this is a wonderful product of meditation put into unique words, "substance from which souls emerge," and questions to consider. I enjoyed this very much. Congratulations on your win. Seeing Connie's message to you was a reminder of who she was and what a great lady we have lost. Blessings of new life to you!

Connie Marcum Wong August 28, 2022 at 12:32 PM I think he will like your poem very much Ann. Your words give thought to the “in-between space”. I enjoyed this. Have a great new week. Blessings xxoo

L Milton Hankins August 28, 2022 at 11:31 AM A very intriguing, thought-provoking poem, Ann. I enjoyed reading it. I certainly agree it is a "new life...with dreams to fill."