Greg Gaul Poet Free verse

The Onliest Place

I've since forgotten nearly now
All my schooling, my meditations
I am where I am, my tracks all gone
Gurus, the sentients, seers, sages
Enlightened speakers through the ages
Only conclusions, refrains remain
I hear loud voices along the way
Their slogans, sayings, mere repetitions

Arguments of logic: Descartes, Sartre
Shadowy souls of philosophy past
Silent statues sounding shallow words
In corridors of museums of thought
Feeling a self-imposed island
Then who to turn to, except myself

Comforts of ego, identity once known
Deception consumes my reality
It's lonely here - onliest here
The place of no illusion, no paths
Letting go, one of the toughest things
Cannot say what benefits it brings

My trail, my wake, has dissipated
No one to see my self dissolution
Allay fears, dry my tears, prod my peers
This, the unique uncommon moment
Now is the time for my commitment
Observing for me has long been done

Every solitary step: best be brave
The ringing bell can't be unrung
Reality's song can't be unsung
Reality has no forward or back
No such thing as time, only being
Just me to face, the onliest place

 10/20

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Beata Agustin August 13, 2021 at 11:50 PM Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing your wisdom through your awesome poetic style. God bless you. Greg Gaul August 14, 2021 at 12:22 PM Thank you Beata, and congrats to you too for your recent placement.

Gary Radice August 11, 2021 at 10:54 AM Greg..what a wonderfully, deep, reflective poem. "This bell cannot be unrung"..I recognize this phrase from kind comments you once made to one of my own poems and it's meaning resonates with me louder now. Like Sam I've read this poem over. It's exceptional. Cheers - Gary Greg Gaul August 11, 2021 at 1:51 PM So glad and thankful that this poem has resonated with you. Such intellectual integrity that you have. I applaud your mindful journey. Be well dear bard.

Paula Goldsmith August 11, 2021 at 10:09 AM Congratulations on your win. A creative write. Love your line, "The ringing bell can't be unrung." So True. Enjoy your win with blessings................. Greg Gaul August 11, 2021 at 1:54 PM Paula, you seem to always point out the best in everything. A most gracious and beneficial talent in kindness. Thank you so much for noticing and commenting.

Sam Kauffman August 11, 2021 at 9:34 AM Greg, congrats, high five and kudos for you win! I have read and re-read this poem several times and each time I see something new - that is the true mark of a great poem. There is poetic richness in each stanza with your well chosen words and images as you come fact to face with "me." Well done! Greg Gaul August 11, 2021 at 2:03 PM Sam, I think you have faced the "me" within. If I am right, your expansive talent and writing will continue to reflect your deepest spiritual understanding. This is the essential work of the poet.

Krish Radhakrishna August 11, 2021 at 7:48 AM Greg I love this poem! beautifully done! congrats on your win!! Greg Gaul August 11, 2021 at 2:07 PM Krish, I greatly appreciate your reads and thoughtful commentary. Thank you.

David Kavanagh August 11, 2021 at 5:21 AM Indeed Greg what is done is done, and cannot be undone, only serves as a life lesson, wonderful poem here, cutting into our perception of reality, what else can it be but being, congratulations another top poem here, cheers David Greg Gaul August 11, 2021 at 2:06 PM David, your visits are so helpful drawing me back from ego illusion into reality. Thank you and be well friend.

Christuraj Alex August 11, 2021 at 5:03 AM The ringing bell can't be unrung Reality's song can't be unsung - Beautiful Lines. Congratulations on your win!

Rama Balasubramanian August 11, 2021 at 4:59 AM Congratulations on your well deserved win. Greg Gaul August 11, 2021 at 2:12 PM Rama, much thanks for your kindhearted commentary.

Unseeking Seeker August 11, 2021 at 4:58 AM Thank you for participating in the contest, Greg and congrats on your win, with this amazing inspirational work! Greg Gaul August 11, 2021 at 2:11 PM Thank you for your thoughtful hosting and all the effort and time you dedicate to other's work. Truly a labor of love.

Constance La France November 8, 2020 at 5:35 AM Greg, congratulations on your win in my HM's and NA's October 2020 Challenge _Constance Greg Gaul November 8, 2020 at 6:59 AM I greet your comment and award with singular delight as I recognize Constance that you are a most discriminating and thoughtful judge and poet. Heartfelt thanks.

Susan Ashley November 6, 2020 at 8:04 AM Greg, your poem is deep, introspective and tinged with depths of dark emotions. Every line a poetic treasure. In the end, lonely is the moment of now, in the onliest place, with just you to face it alone.. your last amazing stanza concludes with sad dramatic beauty A great piece. Congratulations for your fine win in Constance's contest.. ~Susan Susan Ashley November 6, 2020 at 7:08 PM ah.. Greg, I would say that your poetry shows that you are sure of mostly everything.. you just don't know it.. ;) Greg Gaul November 6, 2020 at 3:55 PM Thanks so much, Susan. You always capture every nuance. Nothing wasted on you. After all, really all poets want is to be heard. Your comments are so validating, even to those of us who aren't sure of mostly anything.