This poem, Erik, is wonderful because it brings the reader into close contact with a real and authentic person - a person who has formulated a clear view of life - it's falsities, its beauties, its fleeting nature - and how best to live it. I particularly like the second stanza. I know it's good because I wish I had written it:
I disagree. Life is all about learning how to die. And when you get there you will transcend that moment, if you are prepared for it. It is also one of the key teachings in Buddhism, ie, you cannot fully know life unless you see it from the perspective of the grave, then you will love it more. Finally, Erik has a nice rhyme going with breath and death. I like it very much as it is.
Reminded me of Kabir's poem "The Time Before Death'. Life is now. "If you find nothing now, you will simply end up in an apartment in the city of Death".
I promise to be radically present each time I walk my mile of shore which is the topic of my present poetic effort. Thanks for the challenge this Sunday Morning.
Excellent, Erik. I read it a few times and will go back to it again. You have shared many important reminders with us about truly being alive. Thank you!
This poem, Erik, is wonderful because it brings the reader into close contact with a real and authentic person - a person who has formulated a clear view of life - it's falsities, its beauties, its fleeting nature - and how best to live it. I particularly like the second stanza. I know it's good because I wish I had written it:
"To be alive is to caress destiny
with the hands of fate and
become worthy
of your vanishing breath
in the great adventure
of death."
"The great adventure of DEATH?" This poem is indeed exquisite;
but I'd replace 'death' with "transcendence," or metamorphosis,
two actions that must occur to evade opposing forces: despair, defeat, and soul murder.
“If you die before you die, you won't die when you die”
I disagree. Life is all about learning how to die. And when you get there you will transcend that moment, if you are prepared for it. It is also one of the key teachings in Buddhism, ie, you cannot fully know life unless you see it from the perspective of the grave, then you will love it more. Finally, Erik has a nice rhyme going with breath and death. I like it very much as it is.
Wow, beautiful work 💗
YES! with every word, yes! The reminder I needed during this soul-trying time. Thank you, kathryn
A stunningly moving and beautiful ode to life. Thank you 💙
Reminded me of Kabir's poem "The Time Before Death'. Life is now. "If you find nothing now, you will simply end up in an apartment in the city of Death".
I promise to be radically present each time I walk my mile of shore which is the topic of my present poetic effort. Thanks for the challenge this Sunday Morning.
Boldly insightful into living in an actual breath and touch world, versus a synthetic two dimension cyber one.
We breathe in life and breathe out poetry! Beautiful Eric.
Thank you for voicing my soul’s urge, my body’s desire. Your gift nourishes me.
Praise be!
Stunningly beautiful.
"radically present" YES 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆
I love this
Excellent, Erik. I read it a few times and will go back to it again. You have shared many important reminders with us about truly being alive. Thank you!
So moving and inspiring 🔥
Beautiful and invigorating, as well as crucial during these strange times.
Incredible. I want this framed on my wall. Where can I go to give you money for a framed version of this on my wall?