The Time Before Now

Beneath ancient boughs, beyond the eyes

of ordinary men sits a tower

on the edge of the Earth itself,

a spiritual way station of great significance.

It is a respite from the

long shadows and hissed whispers

of the bellicose demands of worlds

that exist well beyond this one.

There is a sanctity here, where the sacraments of nature lie in stillness,

punctuated only by the sweetness of being one with this place,

while the susurrus of the leaves softly calls

out to you in a  greeting only you can understand.

There is magic in here that cannot be manipulated

nor measured; it waits for the worthy to come and

unpin her hair while she languidly brushes it and

contemplates all that she beholds.

One does not stumble upon such locations,

instead an invitation is extended, and those who

seek something beyond themselves, a greater truth,

can feel it in their thrumming bones, and so they come.

There is no time limit that can be imposed,

for time stands still here while energy flows

out of the Earth and into the the heart of the wanderer

as she becomes the pulse, and the life breath of the time before now.

Reviews

[Patricia Wedel]

The time before now... reminds me of my dear Mother... whom in Beauty instilled in
me .. my love for Nature .. where she exists until forever.. tenderly, Pat

[Coyote Poetry]

I like the way you the words and your thoughts.
"There is no time limit that can be imposed,
for time stands still here while energy flows
out of the Earth and into the the heart of the wanderer
as she becomes the pulse, and the life breath of the time before now"
The above lines stood out to me. I like to wander away from the city. Maybe find something wonderful. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Einstein Noodle]

well done ... elevating poetry to describe such a place is not easy ... you take me with you on this experience ... especially like V5 .. those who are challenged by the inner life must all know just what you are talking about ... i love this 100% spiritual, metaphysical poem ... almost missed it .. glad i didn't ... i hope you will decide to hang out more often here at the Cafe' .. love and peace ... wishing you and your family well my friend
E.

[icelandicblue]

Hi Einstein,
A lot has happened in my life since I wrote this. I came back to visit it, to remember. Thanks for your kind words. Ice

[Einstein Noodle]

what a treat to see that smile icelandblue! so nice to know you are alive and kickin' ... yes .. a whole lot has happened .. in everyone's life .. would love to hear all about it if you've a mind to it .. message me ... love and joy always!

[icelandicblue]

It's really good to see you. ; )

[Phill Oz O'fee]

A place regarded as an earthly paradise, especially when involving a retreat from the pressures of modern civilization. A poetic description of Shangri-La; if only I had a road map, I'd be off .. lovely write - :-)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i love this...we need to seek something besides ourselves...if we are givers...at the end we will be given...
so glad to see you back on the pages, my friend.

j.

[icelandicblue]

Thank you so much jacob ; )