Symmetry60
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Very astute, aware response here, Donka. Thank you very much for stopping by. I appreciate it a lot.

I know you don't care for these rhymers, so I appreciate you holding your nose long enough to stroke my ego. ;-)

As goes the message of this poem, so too an inquiry that spans all of humanity. These are the things we all ponder as we seek our place in this world. Whether or not people realize it, we all wrestle with some form of God, even those who choose not to believe, otherwise what are they choosing not to believe in but the very God they deny exists. This is a deeply profound piece, Donka. Thank you for sharing your gift. more »

There's the beautiful mind of my amazing friend. I've missed your talents. This is a lovely recollective piece with much to look forward to. I remember 40 like it was 21 years ago. Good times we had, damn good times. Thanks for the walk down memory lane. :-) more »

My personal interpretation, as well as lesson I gleaned: This is a collective biography of everyone with a conscience. We have to turn toward our own light in order to love what we experience so we're best able to express that love unconditionally outward as an expression of the God/Love we exemplify. I say this not religiously, but rather empirically as a child of universal consciousness personified. There's a bitter irony in that, often times, we're able to express love toward someone outside ourselves while we harbor a deep-seeded inability to love what we perceive ourselves to be. Self-love may just be, for many, the most uphill climb the world has ever known. Only absolute truth can lead to unconditional love. Be honest with ourselves so as to understand that our imperfections are our greatest blessing as an opportunity to be in a constant mode of growth toward wisdom lest we fall prey to esteem, ego and complacency. This is a gorgeous piece of writing, Amanda. Thank you for the lesson. more »

I re-read my description only to realize I can't even understand my own explanation. LOL! I know what I meant to say, but just didn't say it very well. In any regard, and as always, thank you for blowing smoke up me arse. You're a keeper. :-) more »

Yeah, I sort of wrote it in like 10 minutes. Not sure why I decided to post it though. It's not that good, but I liked that I managed the hidden complexity of writing it oppositionally inside-out. I appreciate the comment, brother. Thank you. more »

This is applicable to everyone at some point in our lives. I'm there as we speak, feeling a bit lost like never before. Illness can do that to a soul I suppose. It's hard to see the future when your mortality is so prominently bright. This is a beautifully written piece, K. The best I've seen from you yet and so fitting as per my current mindset. I'm sorry I've been quiet as of late, but you know the reason. Stay gold, sweet friend. :-) more »

How ya gonna get repsect if'n ain't respect? How ya gonna forgive if'n ya ain't forgive? I say this as a generality as it pertains to everyone and not just you and I. I SO need to heed my own advice. LoL more »

Anything you glean from my words has been provided by way of yours. Turns out wisdom is pretty circular in nature, eh? Group hug. ;-)

Wisdom is simply a culmination of ourselves and our mistakes. Wisdom isn't about knowing. Wisdom is about doing. I'm as wise as the regrets I harbor and how I've opted to correct the course of my vessel through turbulent seas. Truth be told - every one of us is wisdom in the making. Each of us has simply progressed to whatever degree of honesty and courage we afford ourselves when we look into the mirror. We can never be more real outside ourselves than we afford ourselves inside. Be the ball. more »

I actually liked this piece and thought/hoped it would do better in the contest, but alas it was not to be. It probably offends religious folks, but that's not why I wrote it. They are entitled to their beliefs and I've no judgement toward them at all. I respect everyone's beliefs so long as no one gets hurt. more »

To take it a step further - imagine that your writing, your thoughts, your mistakes, your pain, your journey, etc have the power to heal others as well. We walk around wondering what our purpose is when, all the while, our very lives stand before us screaming "I AM THE PURPOSE!!!" Never underestimate the value of your life, Deb. Every step forward and backward is a lesson for everyone who's stammered through this life broken. Just these exchanges alone are helping to heal broken bits of me as we speak. This is purpose right here. more »

We just have to learn not to expect upon others lest we land dead center in the middle of disappointment. We also have to learn that if we cast expectations onto others, that we, as fallible humans, cannot even live up to our own expectations. We have to be as flexible for others as we allow ourselves...a lesson I am forever failing, but still learning from. more »

You are worthy, Deb. We tend to berate ourselves and beat the hell out of ourselves for being exactly what God creates us as. God knows everything in advance and so knew full well what he was creating us as and for. To think that we aren't worthy is to tell God he got us wrong. Think about how ludicrous that is. I do it WAY too often. I am forever beating myself up. We're worthy because God said so - end of story. I can't wait to feel that degree of love. Mom and Dad and others I love are there now. It will be grand. more »