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The Oneness of All

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Author's Notes: "The Oneness of All," is a specialty poem, a Double Dactyl, that I completed on June 18, 2017. This poetic format seemed to be the right one to use in my effort to highlight this particular theme. I wrote this one as inspired by Hermann Hesse's classical novel of the twentieth century, "Siddhartha," which probes the relationship of the soul beyond the mortal world as it seeks to find and understand the quest for a more profound wisdom through spirituality. I originally read "Siddhartha" many years ago when I was a young college student and was very impressed by its message of enlightenment as the character of the novel, Siddhartha, eventually realizes the "oneness of all" as he embraces the essence of true spirituality. Hesse's classical novel is as relative today, as it was during the twentieth century. It's a timeless write by the nature of its subject and overarching theme. Beyond the boundary of mankind's mortal world lies the ethereal outer dimension of a true cosmic wisdom and spirituality for the soul to embrace. (Gary Bateman - June 21, 2017) (Double Dactyl)

Categories: change, god, introspection, journey, metaphor, spiritual, and symbolism.

The Oneness of All Depths of wisdom Hermann Hesse Spirituality’s quest Soul’s transformation. Enlightenment assured Corporealization The oneness of all Siddhartha’s realization. Gary Bateman, Copyright © All Rights Reserved, June 18, 2017 (Double Dactyl)

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Ronald A. Williams

Date: 8/17/2017 8:35:00 AM

Nicely put. Nevertheless, Jesus Christ is the answer to your questions. www.jesuschristvisitation.net Amen

Gary Bateman
Date: 8/17/2017 9:36:00 AM

Thanks Ronald. Appreciate your comment and thought here. Best Wishes, Gary

Sunita U.D Palawon

Date: 7/27/2017 12:15:00 AM

The title itself says a lot and is so inspiring in a world where individuals seem more and more at a lost or on a no through road. I love the story of Siddhartha and enjoyed your write. All the best in life. :) Sunita

Gary Bateman
Date: 7/27/2017 8:22:00 AM

Thanks very much Sunita!! I'm very pleased that you liked this particular Dactyl theme and write. "Siddhartha" is indeed a wondrous classic for sure. (I plan to read more of your poetry in the future too!!) Best Always, Gary

Sharon Gulley

Date: 7/7/2017 9:52:00 AM

So much said Gary in so few words. I love this one and a fav. : )

Gary Bateman
Date: 7/7/2017 10:03:00 AM

Hello Sharon, Thanks for your great comment here and for the FAVE!! Ingrid and I hope that all is well by you. I must get by to check your poetry. There is much going on, on our end. It seems like I'm always in the middle of multiple projects. (Trust me, there's no writers' block on my end!!) Continued Best Wishes to you and your family!! Cheers, Gary

Pashang Salehi

Date: 6/27/2017 12:23:00 PM

....and of course Pantheism....

Pashang Salehi
Date: 7/6/2017 1:28:00 AM

I do love the word oneness, singleness, I 've used it a few times myself......but as you said the oneness of all...

Gary Bateman
Date: 6/27/2017 2:00:00 PM

Obviously....of course....

Pashang Salehi

Date: 6/27/2017 12:22:00 PM

....and of course Pantheism....

Gary Bateman
Date: 6/27/2017 2:00:00 PM

Obviously....of course....

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 6/23/2017 1:37:00 PM

I agree w/Arthur. So much delivered in such small alphabetical containers, Gary. A marvelous double dactyl. I have to try my hand at this form. It seems so well-suited for someone w/an above average predilection for history. Great write, very informative. Love and peace, bruh.

Gary Bateman
Date: 6/23/2017 2:41:00 PM

Hello Freddie My Great Friend!! It's always my sincere pleasure to hear from you. You should certainly try out the Double Dactyl form. (Recommend reading up on it before you attempt it!! And you can check-out also several of my past DD's to get a feel for how I developed mine.) I'm very grateful that you liked my particular DD here. I must get by your way to check out your latest works. Best Wishes . . . And Have a Great Weekend!! Cheers, Gary

Arthur Vaso

Date: 6/21/2017 7:56:00 PM

This seems different from your usual writes, however, this says so much by saying so little, and is a beauty!

Gary Bateman
Date: 6/22/2017 2:09:00 PM

Thanks Arthur!! Glad you liked this one. As I mentioned to Anne-Lise below, I've written a number of these Double Dactyl poems in the past, and they're posted with my other poems in Poetry Soup. The format is actually likened to humorous topics, but I've been able to use their succinct pattern for highlighting famous people, and events and themes associated with them. As I always say, it's all good poetry at the end of the day!! Best Wishes, Gary

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 6/21/2017 6:44:00 PM

- An interesting form and theme, Gary - Great written - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Gary Bateman
Date: 6/22/2017 2:03:00 PM

Hello Anne-Lise, Thanks for you note and comment. Glad you enjoyed this Dactyl. (I've actually written a number of these Double-Dactyl style poems since 2014 and they're posted on-line with my other poems in Poetry Soup.) Thanks again Anne-Lise!! Cheers and Best, Gary

Daniel Turner

Date: 6/21/2017 4:33:00 PM

I've never really dug in deep to eastern religions but I do get the oneness of all. When I was in china, I got to visit a couple of temples. The monks do not allow photographs of themselves but you can take photos of the huge Budda statues inside. Very interesting write, Gary:)

Gary Bateman
Date: 6/21/2017 4:40:00 PM

Hello Danny, Thanks for your note and comment here. (I will drop by your way to check out your latest and greatest writes, which I always enjoy!!) Hesse is one of the German writers that I'm very familiar with from his various famous novels from the past. He was very much steeped in the metaphysical facets of Asian mysticism and spiritualism. Best Always, Gary

Dorian Petersen Potter

Date: 6/21/2017 3:40:00 PM

Hi G!:)) A very beautiful, excellent, spiritual, love poem, you've penned here my very dear friend Gary.Just awesome!Very beautifully written in the Dactyl Verse style.Outstanding piece!Loved reading your notes, G:)Well done!I enjoyed it all! Golden pen!A 7 + + + !A fav.Sending my love n' prayers to you and Ingrid, as always:))Please take very good care of each other always.All the best to you both always G! Spill ink!:))Wishing you a very lovely week!In His light God bless you always!:))D

Gary Bateman
Date: 6/21/2017 4:33:00 PM

Thanks D!! I always appreciate very much your comments on my various poems. You always manage to find me whenever I post a poem which always appreciated by me. Thanks very much also for the TR/FAV!! The Double Dactyl format is one I enjoy doing from time-to-time. I will get over your way soon to check out your wondrous poetry that I do enjoy always very much. Continued Best Wishes from Ingrid and me!! Spill Ink!! G!!

Charlie Smith

Date: 6/21/2017 3:15:00 PM

I'm sure one would need to have read Siddhartha to really appreciate your poem, which I have not, but, the title alone makes your piece understandable. To that end I enjoyed the read...

Gary Bateman
Date: 6/21/2017 3:35:00 PM

Hello Charlie, Thanks very much for your read and comments on my poem here. Hesse was a profound student of Asian mysticism, and, of course, authored a number of other very thought-provoking novels as well. The "DD" format allowed me to get to the essence of Siddhartha in an immediate sense for the reader. These particular writes are always fun to put together, although the "DD" format is traditionally used for more humorous topics. It's all good poetry in the end!! Best Wishes, Gary

Heidi Sands

Date: 6/21/2017 3:04:00 PM

Great one Gary! Yes, the oneness of all! :)

Gary Bateman
Date: 6/21/2017 3:38:00 PM

Thanks Heidi -- and yes, for sure, the oneness of all speaks volumes beyond our mortal coil, as it should!! Continued Best Wishes, Gary