Wherefrom Enlightenment Dwells

To define innocence in the
countenance of a child's smile
and love's eminence in wildflowers,
conceive infinity in exalted ocean's roar
whilst summer breezes glance splendor
flourishing jasmine and hummingbirds
amidst evermore expansive sunrises,
whence space and time ceases to exist 
thereupon shall enlightenment dwell

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016



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Date: 11/14/2016 12:26:00 PM
Hi Paloma: Your words and the enlightenment dwells in you. My compliments!
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Date: 11/12/2016 1:41:00 PM
Very meditative poem, Paloma. Such wonderful existential questions. A free thinker's delight. Exquisitely written poem with such lush language. Beautiful in every way. Much love to you, dear.
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Date: 11/11/2016 3:52:00 AM
Paloma... a beautiful peice on enlightenment delivered with the ease of a skillful pen.. // ;-) & Blessings
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Date: 11/10/2016 8:02:00 PM
I imagined all the beautious things you described and it got me high. In a good way. Such imagery truly lifts me and you delivered an ultra serving of imagery. Breathtaking, Paloma. So is your new pic - is it Audrey again? "All I want is a room somewhere, far away from the cold night air ..." You know that, right? Love the poem, CayCay
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Date: 11/10/2016 4:22:00 PM
Just beautiful Paloma.A fave
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Date: 11/10/2016 9:01:00 AM
Not sure about all of this but I am sure that enlightenment is found in your poetry. Another amazing beautiful thought painting poem.
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Date: 11/10/2016 8:54:00 AM
This is pretty deep for a city girl, Paloma.
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Date: 11/10/2016 6:48:00 AM
A beautiful serene feel to your write Paloma. Please tell me where to find this place.
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Date: 11/10/2016 2:05:00 AM
Excellent and great imagery write with meaningful my friend. Enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing it.
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Date: 11/10/2016 12:16:00 AM
Perhaps enlightenment exists in the spaces between our words which are immeasurable. I enjoyed your contemplative piece.
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Date: 11/10/2016 12:13:00 AM
How very deep of you! What is your IQ Paloma, I bet it's up around 250 for sure. Love this. Can you see the matrix? Haha.
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Date: 11/9/2016 11:04:00 PM
Lovely, Paloma,gentle and fresh. Viv x
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Date: 11/9/2016 10:13:00 PM
I love this one Paloma - going in my favorites. A 7
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