The Pathless Path

“Like the silence that screams, cursing solitude Whispers of faith sing patiently with our prayers” Oh hermit! Stand firm, in stoic fortitude As the throb of bliss within rises higher Childlike essence of presence, flows in delight Joyous in the play, knowing God as doer Solitude now welcome; light in heart is bright Prayerful surrender is our meditation Ensconced in bliss we so remain, day and night Timeless time with grace, softens our attention Thought rested awareness, becomes manifest In void of silence, we enter cessation As outer world fades; equal are trough and crest The false soon falls away, so we cease to sway There is no ego resident, to resist Hermit! Save burning yearning, there is no way Let the lamp of loving heart, be our mainstay 11-January-2021 (11-syllable Terza Rima) Written for ‘Heart Universes’ poetry contest Sponsor: Regina McIntosh Using the opening two lines* (*slightly tweaked for syllable count) from her poem ‘Heart Universes’