William Masonis Poet Choka

Wonder and Despair

Wonder and Despair,
Twin brothers born of our need to know;
These the tainted fruits
These the light and dark
Born of laboring knowledge.
Learning's vanities
Illuminate the limits.
The hard currency
Of humility, 
The price of Nature's secrets.

So we find ourselves
Hung amid infinities...
Below, Forever.
Above, Forever.
Grains on a beach, we between.
We explain the world
As it defines us, laughing:
Creatures of a day,
Playing at Godhood
See our insignificance.

Less than angelic,
More than bestial, we strive,
Sailing on our thoughts
To the antipodes
Of Being, on the ship named
Novum Organon,
Sails full of a wind of words
Towards those pillars
At the narrow strait
Of wisdom: Wonder, Despair.

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Carol Sunshine Brown October 2, 2009 at 6:03 AM Thank you for posting your splendid poetry that we all may read it William. It was a very enjoyable read for me this morning. It is not often I see your wonderful poetry being posted. Love, Carol

Carolyn Devonshire October 1, 2009 at 2:44 PM What a talent you have for reaching into your mind and crafting words that provide much food for thoughts. Really enjoyed the reference to "grains on a beach: with infinity both above and below us. Then as we search for answers, the world laughs. Brilliant, William! Love, Carolyn

Sara Kendrick October 1, 2009 at 1:28 PM I like the last two lines especially. Keep writing. Sara