Meaning

Just a snap shot of perspective.

Meaning

 

Hidden,

Tucked carefully, tenderly, and neatly away,

Or, strewn about our disorderly compartments,

Dumped carelessly as discarded lumps of psychic garbage,  

Each sacred soul guards a unique cipher. 

 

A flower,

Germinated from a seemingly dead husk,

Drinking invisible nutrition,

Expanding within utter darkness,

Eventually find the light.

 

A fish,

Spawned by some accident,

A random oocyte caught in a floating fertilization,

Temperature, current, predation, defies all odds,

Swishing a compliant tail as it propels toward its fate.

 

The entirety of our natural world cries out answers in this debate.

Even beyond this blue and green sphere,

Stars are “born” and galaxies spin,

A God, our God, may in fact be speaking.

 

Humankind,

This adaptable creature of sentience,

Clay formed sculptures of seduction,

Reason, creativity, and analytical thought,

Ride the hormone driven impulses.

 

Somehow, we reach an understanding.

Ah…

This is the epiphany,

The moment of now’s meaning,

An individual’s fantasy of reality,

Ever evolving into tomorrow’s understanding.

Reviews

[emmajoy]

Sometimes we read someone's words and realise that Thought in this rush of so.called Life still exists, that people can ponder over the meanings of what by many, is ignored, overlooked.. a small seed, a small grain, a small thought..

Each. all or few can - with sustenance, grow into something more than worthy or, perhaps, and sometimes more likely, something to analyse and set aside for another time or to send to the pit of has-taught-me-nothing-except-that-nothing-exists.

Enough of my thoughts, (never know if its the content or literary finesse one should eulogise over!)- the content of this really should set tongues wagging and minds working. The style is open yet traditional, every phrase has style. Tis great writing. And, i so appreciate those final four lines!

[David Scott]

I enjoyed your exploration of thought here Emma. To remind a fellow human being to utilize their seeds of thought is to become a Gardner of the human condition...
Thank you for your many inspirations and for reading this bit of poetic planting.
Be well "joyful" poet.

[B.J]

I like your scrap shot of perspective full of meaning to the way we live today without meaning.

[David Scott]

I'm happy you enjoyed the "snap shot" of thought Barb. :). Some days is all I have to go on... Lol

[Pryde Foltz]

Humankind,

This adaptable creature of sentience,

Clay formed sculptures of seduction,

Reason, creativity, and analytical thought,

Ride the hormone driven impulses

Bravo ... one more veil to go. Tee hee ... sorry been dipping in the well of Buddhism these days. And this piece definitely gets the Buddhist seal of approval ... well mine ... and since we all one ... it's the same thing. Seriously though the word brilliant is well-deserved here.

[David Scott]

ah... and they are all heavy... at least according to Salome. ;)
Thank you for reading, but I fear brilliant is a kindness I have many years left to earn... Some day I hope this was a good beginning.
I agree, we are all one.
I have enjoyed getting back in touch with some of your inspirational work today.
Be well Pryde.

[Sami Khalil]

A wonderful philosophical write from a talented poet and thinker. Other than the information stored in the universe, our DNA, all other creatures of life we find immense meanings and wisdom behind all of them. If humans stop and think carefully without bias or ignorance , they will find all meanings in this amazing universe....:)......Excellent....

[David Scott]

Thank you for reading Sami.
Ah... without bias... and to overcome our ignorance... Noble aspirations indeed Sami.

[Sami Khalil]

Yep. So true. You are welcome muchly....:).........

[kublakhan27]

I concur with KL David, I think this is one of your best...abundantly profound and rich in, well, meaning...every stanza is another piece of the universal puzzle, presented with some truly breathtaking imagery...this one's a thinker for sure...love this one :)

[David Scott]

Thank you Khan. You are kind to give me such feedback. I hope you know how sharp I consider your intellect to be as well. Why not think a little while we splash around in the pool of creativity? :)

[kublakhan27]

Always a pleasure David, and I appreciate the kind words greatly :)

[Lyn Anderson]

This is truly wonderful. Probably one of my favourite I have ever read of yours. Beautiful sentiments. Smart writing.

[David Scott]

Ha... Thank you KL. Miss spelled words and all. I look back and shudder at times, but it is my heart's intention my friends seem to give me credit for. You are kind.

[Lyn Anderson]

Interesting you should mention that, I only noticed them now. Odd, I am usually good at that. Hmmm, I guess sometimes I miss the obvious when I am in the moment.

[Cryingkate]

I will only speak words that can add to this, They are as follows:

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[David Scott]

Ha... Well, I'm sure there is much more to say on this topic, but I thank you kindly for the supportive comment.

[Cryingkate]

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[Lydia Shutter]

A philosophical beauty, David! I had no idea you were posting again, but I am happy you are. It is amazing how certain species seem to survive against all odds. Humans are resilient beings. We trudge through the quick sand of life, ofttimes begrudgingly, yet we manage to make it through. With each problem we face, we learn. Life is a miracle, David....and the flower germinating from a seemingly dead husk does prove that to me. Not sure if I believe that it proves there is a G-d, but it does prove there is a reason for everything that happens. Sometimes we just can't see that reason. When we do, though, the epiphany is stunning. Such gentle observations of our world and the human condition. I enjoyed this. Lydi**

[David Scott]

Thank you for the comment Lydi. :)
You are 100% correct about not being able to "prove" a God. Yet, maybe She/He can Author of our meaning... ? I understand and respect what you say.
I'm not sure about being back but I felt compelled to post this thought.
You are a kind friend.

[Lydia Shutter]

As are you, David.

[Zahra]

A flower,
Germinated from a seemingly dead husk,
Drinking invisible nutrition,
Expanding within utter darkness,
Eventually find the light.

beautifully penned

[David Scott]

Thank you Zahra. Just a few thoughts I could not keep bottle within my head. :)

[TL Boehm]

each soul guards a unique cipher. Such strong images in this write. that mix of something sacred, something beyond us and the hardwiring "Ride the hormone driven impulses." impressive poem.

[David Scott]

Thank you TL. I know this is not a new thought, but it was my mindful reflection on the subject this morning. I enjoyed your feedback.