Calibrating Consciousness

journey of sorts

“Your vision will become clear only when you look into your heart. Who looks outside, dreams. Who looks inside, awakens.”

-Carl Jung

Calibrating Consciousness

             ……..cognizance

-frayed at the seam

Wrestling Reality

shackled by…..

weights of this plane.

 

Limping on a Lifeline

….Past Perpetual Puzzles

Only…. Just….Juggling

cathartic Karmic troubles.

 

Fear Interfering

…..with its worries

Frustration Fracturing

whether or not I’m worthy.

 

Feelings Reeling

….dealing

with a new perception

Sense of direction

………a reflection

of heart full of questions. 

Author's Note

Haven't written in so long, guess my spirit decided it was time to share again. I have been on a journey discovering my own spirituality and purpose so to speak, so this mirrors what is in my heart right now.

Reviews

[An owl on the moon]

Wondrous, wild sense of soul, flowing with such a piercing rhythm. Those questions, may they guide you and lead you deeper into you, the depths of your life and purpose. And Jung, I keep his Red Book near at all times. Raising my glass to your journey. Lemonade for now, but maybe something stronger soon.

[AprilRN1210]

Piercing is such an apt word to use here. Feels that way to me too. I will have to check that book out, I haven't ever read it. How about we share something stronger, I sure could use it. Thank you as always and apologies for delayed response. I think this site hates me sometimes.

[An owl on the moon]

Ah, I will lift my glass of something stronger to you soon. May your sweet drink pierce through every shroud that covers you to let in abundant light. :)

[Trace]

Wow.. it's so nice to see something new from you. Happy to see you here.

Very introspective poem

Trace

[AprilRN1210]

Thank you Trace, feels good to be back

[Cory Barrett]

Welcome back nurse. It's always inspirational how much work goes in to your writing. And your style is all your own!

[AprilRN1210]

Thank you, I have missed it here more than you know.

[Tom]

Like a journey of self discovery, hope it was as enriching and fulfilling as your poem, kudos and welcome back!

[AprilRN1210]

thank you, I appreciate it. Feels good to be home.

[Tony Jordan]

April returned in June.
Like an azure moon.

Great alliteration - very deep piece my friend.
:))

[AprilRN1210]

Thank you :)

[Moonie]

It is human nature to introspect, and to try to find a purpose for everything (including ourselves)...
I enjoyed how the poem sounds like a bound book of scattered thoughts, woven together beautifully ... The alliterations are also well used!! :))

[AprilRN1210]

Thank you for the lovely review, I appreciate it.

[Einstein Noodle]

so relate-able April! the conflict we encounter through traumatic events is surely always between emotion and the mind .. they can tell us very different things at the same time ;} your poem takes me along the journey easily .. as the maddening optimist ... i like the closing ... a bit more calm ... able to use wisdom but still open ended enough to look forward to more "answers" ... and i feel a sense of acceptance of self and even a healthy love for self in your closing ..nice one .. so good to have you writing and posting at the cafe once more ..
E.

[AprilRN1210]

Thank you E.. you always have "got me" even when I didn't :)

[Einstein Noodle]

i am so glad you are around ...just have to keep telling you ;) love and peace
E.

[Relic]

I kinda get the 'why am I here' vibe from this. I like the way its written. Wait, I like the way you write all your poems so...yeah. I like this new one. :)

[AprilRN1210]

That's pretty much my whole vibe lately, in a nutshell. You just made me smile the biggest little grin. That sounds so funny when I read it back lol
Thank you Relic. Your friendship, support, and opinions always bring such a comforting warmth. If it weren't for you, I would have never learned about this site not stayed. Thank you.

[Relic]

You're welcome my friend. :)

[AprilRN1210]

Nor stayed** jeez I can't even type anymore

[Relic]

haha, I overlooked that. :)

[AprilRN1210]

Pffft I saw you laughing at me :P you forget at am used to laughing at myself too ;)

[Relic]

Yes, I'm sure you am. haha

[AprilRN1210]

That I am used to laughing at myself too****

My goodness! I give up! Go ahead keep laughing as I sneak back in the corner. Grrrr

[AprilRN1210]

The dang typos kill the sass that I was trying to convey 😔

[Relic]

lol, you can come out, I stopped laughing at you. :)

[AprilRN1210]

Ha! I know better

[Relic]

................ :D

[Coyote Poetry]

A wonderful twist of words. Life teaches us many things and the more we live. The most questions we shall have. I liked the poem dear April. Made the reader think. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[AprilRN1210]

Thank you for the kind review, I appreciate your friendship and
Your thoughts on my scribbles :)

[Coyote Poetry]

Always my pleasure to read your work and you re welcome dear friend.

[Pete]

nicely done. creative title and imagery. you elegantly reveal the honest questioning within you. we all reach a point where we question and self-evaluate. perhaps re-'calibrating' (great word). i see a heart & wings so i think you are on the right path. i can relate.

[AprilRN1210]

Thank you for the kind review and reassuring words, I appreciate it.

[Pete]

very welcome hon. much respect for nurses who do God's healing work in the trenches...