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| The Universal Man, Liber Divinorum Operum St. Hildegard of Bingen, 1165 Copy of the 13th century |
Unbox me, says
the mystic:
Gently remove the covers and
write me back into
community where
I can make a difference.
Kept out here alone
I find heart
but can’t apply it.
Locked in,
can I apply what
I have not yet found?
*Note: All April poem-a-day poems are rough drafts awaiting revision.
Copyright © 2016 Susan L. Chast
Yes, let's unbox the mystics!
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely gorgeous writing Susan :D sigh especially in love with the closing line.. "Let’s make conduits for Love..." Yes! Beautifully penned.
ReplyDeleteLots of love,
Sanaa
The thought of unboxing made me think of what you might find, or if what's boxed even wish to see the light. There is both comfort and pain in that box around our hearts.
ReplyDeleteI could linger on that opening line forever...also love the idea of being written back - and most importantly making a difference
ReplyDeleteAll must be given a chance. Give her a break for it is only fair!
ReplyDeleteHank
Interesting! Nice to find a balance; no doubt we need a bit of both. Good to bring it back out into the world again.
ReplyDeleteOh yes, we do need conduits for love.
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of being part of a community where we can make a difference.
Conduits for love - this made me smile. Love is indeed selfless.
ReplyDeleteUnboxing can make such a difference in the world and its people... Love the images you paint with your poem, and the chosen illustration too. ♥
ReplyDelete"Let’s make conduits for Love."...and let this be our prayer...
ReplyDeleteOh Susan such a wondrous poem filled with love we can have....but we need those connections to be kept up.
ReplyDeleteI love Marcelle's comment, smiles. And love the poem - let's make conduits for love. Lord knows we need all we can get, and give.
ReplyDeleteInteresting...mystics used to meditate philosophise and pray for years in caves...it was/is the only way to come closer to the truth.No distractions from isolation.We owe them a lot. There is a value in mystics and also value in the good works done in the community. Most would consider the good works to be more important.I think we need both.
ReplyDeleteLet's make conduits for love... always a treat to read your poems Susan.
ReplyDeleteI guess we cant be a conduit if we are shut away can we? Yes let's be energetic conduits of love.
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