He is the beginning of all beginnings Not preceded by anything before Not preceded by nothingness Not preceded by existence Not preceded by time. He is the embodiment of immortality Existing without being created Even when everything had not yet been created. Not two Never three The real truth, he is only one. He has no end Always there forever Even though the universe has collapsed Even when the earth and all the planets collide Shattered into scattered pieces of dust Its existence remains real and intact. He is something Something that cannot be said in words Something that doesn't resemble anything Something that is not easily digested by the human mind Something that is the most holy of all things that are holy. He is an embodiment of calm A calm that only a calm soul can feel A calm that cannot be compared. You can know him When your heart is pure When your attitude is sincere When your hearing is true When your sight is honest When your words are blameless. You will surely know him When you know yourself When you know your origin When you know the secret behind every breath. Indeed, you have known him When your brain is unable to comprehend him Because the reality of his existence is truly real Present in every cavity of the universe Encompassing everything that exists Because his truth is true Then, truly, you are with him.
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As reading the essay/poem and the comments it is clear that this one is exactly beyond words. If one writes "he" it doesn't fit. She neither. It neither. Even nothing as a word, not. That is the limitation of them. I guess whatever it is, it is one of the reasons why writers write, why painters paint, why seekers search, both unsatisfied and passionately determined in the hopeless attempt to word/paint/get it.
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I read twice. The first time I had images of church in the beginning. The second time I remembered a line from a movie “He is in us and all around us.”
My interpretation from my own perspective is your poem is not specifically religious. It is an explanation of universal truths that we are all in communion with the universe. Our potential is unlimited if we believe in the goodness within ourselves. I like a poem that makes me reach inside. Excellent work.
Thank you for your comment. I really appreciate your explanation, and it adds color to this poem. Religious understanding is understanding the recognition of God's existence. This is an implementation of the statement that God is one, perhaps applicable to Christians, Muslims, and religions that believe in only one God who controls the universe. Have a wonderful day.
That's as close to a description of the Divine as I've ever felt in words.
Now, back down here in reality, my mind had a dashing wish that you had added a PS--no laughing, I am no poet--describing two, really big ears because every molecule of me and everything I run into these days knows it's about time for all of us to stop, look up and scream "HELP!"
Once we release the binds of attachment, it is then we will come to know.
That we are merely visitors, in this world we claim to know.
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A wonderful insight. I hope everyone understands the truth about existence in this world. I truly appreciate your presence. Have a wonderful day.
Beautifully soothing.
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Very powerful. Great work as always.
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This wasn’t something I read as much as something I stood inside.
A quiet recognition. Thank you.
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“Present in every cavity of the universe” - love this line, so much is packed into these 7 words ✍️🌌
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Indeed, you have known him
When your brain is unable to comprehend him
Because the reality of his existence is truly real
Present in every cavity of the universe
Encompassing everything that exists
Because his truth is true
Then, truly, you are with him.
This is my reason for feeling calm.
Thank you for reading and commenting. I really appreciate your time and am glad you enjoyed this poem. It's especially important to feel a sense of calm after reading and understanding it. Have a wonderful day.
As reading the essay/poem and the comments it is clear that this one is exactly beyond words. If one writes "he" it doesn't fit. She neither. It neither. Even nothing as a word, not. That is the limitation of them. I guess whatever it is, it is one of the reasons why writers write, why painters paint, why seekers search, both unsatisfied and passionately determined in the hopeless attempt to word/paint/get it.
It's truly gratifying that you've provided such valuable and meaningful commentary on this poem, taking the time to read it and understand the comments. You've provided a profound message and explanation of something within this poem. It's truly impressive that you've captured the essence of a writer and painter who play with artistic imagination to reveal something unique, even something abstract beyond human comprehension, into a tangible work. Have a wonderful day.
It’s a she
He resembles nothing.
So true. ❤️
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You too! ❤️
What I appreciate is the insistence that recognition is in fact ethical: purity of attention, sincerity of stance, honesty of perception.
When “He” cannot be grasped by the mind, what’s left is how we live, how we speak, how we breathe.
Transcendence tested by conduct is the only kind that survives contact with the world.
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I read twice. The first time I had images of church in the beginning. The second time I remembered a line from a movie “He is in us and all around us.”
My interpretation from my own perspective is your poem is not specifically religious. It is an explanation of universal truths that we are all in communion with the universe. Our potential is unlimited if we believe in the goodness within ourselves. I like a poem that makes me reach inside. Excellent work.
Thank you for your comment. I really appreciate your explanation, and it adds color to this poem. Religious understanding is understanding the recognition of God's existence. This is an implementation of the statement that God is one, perhaps applicable to Christians, Muslims, and religions that believe in only one God who controls the universe. Have a wonderful day.
Really well done.
That's as close to a description of the Divine as I've ever felt in words.
Now, back down here in reality, my mind had a dashing wish that you had added a PS--no laughing, I am no poet--describing two, really big ears because every molecule of me and everything I run into these days knows it's about time for all of us to stop, look up and scream "HELP!"
Thank you for visiting. I really appreciate your review, which further clarifies the description of this poem. Have a wonderful day.