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This -Thing-

This “thing” wears many unlicensed costumes: Life force, Vital breath, Cosmic energy Spirit, soul, original source, qualia, awareness Consciousness, divine, angel, light Air, Qi, Taoism…… Can you see Qi? Absolutely, A speechless rainbow after storm stretching across the sky Radiant heat from hot coffee in a chilly morning Aurora Northern lights dancing to Viennese waltz Can you hear Qi? Absolutely, Mozart piano sonata #16; Father involuntary snoring Melodic bubbling of a lively creek Can you taste Qi? Absolutely, Kissing your beloved goodnight; Grandma’s soft buttery rolls Giggling children whispering in each other’s ears Can you smell Qi? Absolutely, Purple delphiniums blooming like royalty Warm salty sea breeze Can you touch Qi? Absolutely, Mysterious fog and clouds; Morning dew on Spring leaves Lonely hope and fear of cancer survivors This “thing” Qi enters the mechanisms of a living system without ringing a doorbell. We called it * miracle of newborn’s first breath!!! This “thing” Qi ceases the organic processes of a particular body without consent. We named it * death!! Another newborn arrives experiencing love and hatred, cope with pandemic, 6' social distance mortgages, menopause, dementia Heartbeat stops. Mary-Go-Around or Spiritual Reset…..you decide. No one claims the ownership to This “thing” Qi Submit your Patent and Trademark application, God will stamp DENIED This “thing” a visitor without passport. …….Just passing through, indeed, just passing through ……. Passing through Quantum mechanics particles sometimes pass through impenetrable barrier Breaking the speed of light Quantum tunneling: This “thing” Qi tunnels through mountain barrier like it wasn’t there. This “thing” Qi initiates us We are temporary This “thing”. Very curious - What is the source of This “thing” ? Mildly at first, then morbidly so. Is This “thing” Qi the giant clouds of primordial elements from Big Bang? Absolutely How long This “thing” been traveling? Traveling through emptiness Traveling through fraction of thoughts…… my thoughts…..your thoughts Traveling through silence of gravity Unsolved Mystery This “thing” Qi knows when to get off the train. Enjoy the ride. It’s Just passing through

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Date: 12/3/2021 5:11:00 PM
Brilliant writing, Sierra!
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Date: 12/1/2021 2:12:00 AM
This is indeed a poetic key to Qi. A key, and indeed a Qi, to some great reading here.
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Date: 11/30/2021 5:19:00 PM
I wish to compliment you on your poetry which I find brilliant with a graciousness of language, word and heart - most touching and very enjoyable to read.I have read many and compliment you on all. Thank you for writing!
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Date: 11/30/2021 2:46:00 PM
Brilliant! Original thinking at its best. Thank you for sharing with the world.
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Date: 11/11/2020 3:05:00 AM
Deep poetry here, and one that has a personal touch to it...
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