Unseeking Seeker Poet Rhyme

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Thought Vs Touch

“better a rebel, a nerd, than a blind follower of the herd”
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Buddha urged to illuminate darkness
Set forth towards the closest habitation
His countenance aglow with luminescence 
Was asked by a passerby cause of his elation

Buddha replied that he was the one, the Arahant
Light that lights all lights, eternal God essence
Master of elements, glory of enlightenment
His aura bestowing soul transcendence

Buddha’s affirmation fell on deaf ears
No one grasped his words seemingly vain
Earth bound weary souls caged in myriad fears
Try as they might, exalted wisdom could not ingrain

Thus came about the need for wisdom intermediate
The four noble truths in easy symbolic language 
Eight fold path being way to heavens gate
Simplified teaching became a rage

Narrow mind oriented to resist
Accepts not authenticity of oneness
Unaccustomed to light, our delusion persists
Feeding ego cravings in delusion of separateness 

Most religions therefore opt to contour the ultimate truth
Subtly hinting towards the single underlying reality 
Knowing we may not embrace God forsooth
Urging practices to infuse in heart purity

Spirituality on the other hand is direct
Unfettered by ritual, custom or blind belief
Head and heart with love aligned, stance erect
Directly imbibed wisdom gives soul permanent relief

21-July-2021

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Gershon Wolf July 21, 2021 at 6:40 PM In addition to the elegant artistry of each line, I am just amazed by how you manage the shape of the poem as I gaze upon each stanza. Bravo, Seeker Unseeking Seeker July 22, 2021 at 9:03 AM Thank you, Gershon! This is praise from Caesar!

Joseph P. DiMino July 21, 2021 at 5:54 AM Well said; Divine light is far brighter than sunlight (sunlight dark by comparison) -- therefore only the devotee can clearly see such effulgence -- a student must be brought along slowly, taught in bits and peaces, and protected from negative forces as he or she progresses upward along the path -- it is a commitment that cannot be taken lightly, cannot be rushed and must be performed void of all lesser ego. In a rare few, enlightenment can be instantaneous, oneness accepted and revealed. Unseeking Seeker July 21, 2021 at 9:11 AM Uplifting words, Joe! Do tell us more!