The Path To Purple

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This is the first of a series of poems about the journey of life using the concept of the seven chakras. The colours representing those chakras flow from red (the base chakra) to violet (the crown chakra). The series is inspired by the contest 'Crimson', which is of course red with some blue mixed in, to hint at purple...

The Path to Purple Crimson chakra at the base the sacred perineum short lengths waving a holy colour wholesome changing mingling like an ocean crest and you the surfer riding life with Delphic dolphins searching for answers to questions posed un-posed ascending let go assembled webbed together for survival safety escape from blood tinged minefields of human aberration rooting in what is yet to come the rainbow pastel taming tides of passion Red like the emperor’s clothes in nubile nudity native naivety reflected shades of vibrant healthy tissues the womb the curse and inspiration aspiring to violet the crown from simple found foundations on the road and swerving journey from war to peace evaporating hatred to compassion 25th July 2016

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John Hamilton

Date: 7/26/2016 10:39:00 AM

You are unique, for sure, I thoroughly enjoyed this read, although tried 3 times to decipher the meaning. Any clues?

Kai Michael Neumann
Date: 7/26/2016 11:28:00 AM

Hi John. Sorry, I should have put a little explanatory note. Crimson is a red with some purple shading. There are seven Chakras represented by a colour of the rainbow each. The first (base) Chakra is represented in the perineal/sacral area and by the colour red. The crown (7th) chakra is violet which is quite close to violet. Becoming more in touch with the body/mind/soul, one moves (not always linearly0 from lower to higher Chakras. Thus the (crimson road to purple) XXX

Julia Ho

Date: 7/26/2016 7:15:00 AM

Hmm I've never read poem like this before. I can definitely say it's unique, but not sure if it's my cup of tea, which is why I love poetry ;)

Kai Michael Neumann
Date: 7/26/2016 11:29:00 AM

That is great Julia. I mean that you actually say that it is not your cup of tea. I like honesty and thank you for reading my poem.

Wendy Rycroft

Date: 7/26/2016 6:51:00 AM

A very good crimson poem well written xx Brilliant !!!!