is the moment just born
and the moment just died
and the understanding
that these are the same
moment.
Tranquility
is the breath drawn in
and the breathe sailing out
and the knowledge
that they are
the same breath.
Tranquility
is remembering
there is no You,
no Me,
no Other,
but rather,
there is one
continuous
existence,
infinite and forgiving,
and once
this is known,
all that remains
left to do
is smile.
[Written for Poets United Midweek Motif ~ Tranquility, http://poetryblogroll.blogspot.com/2015/11/poets-united-midweek-motif-tranquility.html ]
This is really good...especially love the thought on the moment past and present. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThanks, funny how time works.
Deletea beautiful meditation Buddah
ReplyDeletehave a nice Wednesday
much love...
Thanks and much love back!
DeleteMy favorite is the first, Mosk. It is a theory that really resonates with me.
ReplyDeleteAnd the last one gives me a feeling of extreme peace...the continuation of life!
Thanks, may your peace last as long as you do!
DeleteLove this - such a profound write :D :D
ReplyDeleteThanks, it's what I believe.
DeleteI concur with the comments above! Very good! At first the oneness seems frightening, but it is a mindfulness that leads to oneness and tranquility. The ending of your poem brought me the very smile of which you speak.
ReplyDeleteYay! Next time, send a pic of you smiling!
DeleteOh this is so wise and wonderful to read - and remember! Beautifully done!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sherry. It's to remind me as well!
DeleteWhat a wise and thoughtful poem. I love the idea of the oneness of everything.
ReplyDeleteThanks, I tend to see things non-dualistically.
DeleteThis made me truly smile. The first stanza starts the whole poem wonderfully and to the end - wise and thoughtful and full of light.
ReplyDeleteExcellent - I'm glad it made you smile.
DeleteBalanced lovely feeling in your words. Much light!
ReplyDeleteThanks, it is my wish to bring light.
DeleteThis is an incredible poem and meditation in one. If I repeat it every day, I may yet know tranquility.
ReplyDeleteThanks, and if you repeat it everyday, I'm sure you'd find ways to improve it!
DeleteI like htis poem very much and agree that tranquility is paradox.
ReplyDeleteYes, I agree that life is paradox and also not paradox.
DeleteA brilliantly philosophical and knowing poem - the first verse alone could stand up for itself and sing loudly
ReplyDeleteThanks, I probably should've just stopped after the first verse, eh?
DeleteYour poem is so very spiritual. There is only now!
ReplyDeleteThanks and yes you are exactly correct.
DeleteOh, this is wise and strong and true. Great lines.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Clairey. I hope it brings tranquility.
DeleteBeautifully describes the evanescence of time and existence and the tranquillity that one feels when one understands why we are here and what we need to do... Lovely!
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