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Our body is a tinderbox Yes it is and high time we know But to feel the flame, first detox Gentling thought in staid stillness slow Heart's fire within is love and light Christ consciousness veiled by ego To feel full force of bliss delight Fears and desires, we must let go Cause of suffering, ignorance Mistaken that we're body-mind This erroneous inference Is why we flounder about blind From thoughts when we secure release All that remains is tranquil calm Rid at last of desire’s disease We're engulfed by love’s healing balm Thus not doing but undoing Is the way to ignite rapture Thunder that keeps on renewing Ecstasy mind cannot capture It's all within, weary hermit But to feel the flame, first detox Bliss beats take soul to the summit Our body is a tinderbox 18-October-2022 This or That, Vol 14 Poetry Contest Sponsor: Edward Ibeh

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Date: 11/11/2022 8:00:00 PM
Comparison of body to the tinderbox. Beautiful! Congratulations!
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Date: 11/11/2022 9:08:00 PM
Thanks Chris! A bit offbeat for most, I’ll admit
Date: 11/11/2022 3:06:00 PM
Such interesting take on the theme. I love how your mind works, Seeker:-) A superb write, for sure. Congratulations on your win in my contest!
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Date: 11/11/2022 4:21:00 PM
Thank you, Edward, happy you enjoyed this perspective on tinderbox! Thanks for hosting and for my placement

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