Embrace Life's Mysteries
The beauty of the green earth…
Majestic trees, noble vines, and luxurious flowers
Air filled with succulent sweetness
Steel blue ocean waters teeming with life
Ancient stones, vast deserts, and endless grasslands
Snow-capped peaks and crystal clear rivers
Harmony as far as the eye can see
Contented to rest below the starry skies
Illuminated by the pure light of the moon
Each well-known as each is a mystery
Listen to the calling on the wind…
Open your hearts
Open your very souls
Listen...
As the spirits of the earth beckon you
Take the first step, the first embrace
Immerse yourselves
In the life of the universe
From which all things proceed
And which all things shall return
Let your heart rejoice
Delve into the pureness of spiritual love
Commune with every living thing
Gather strength from their beauty
Embrace their compassion in your heart
Admire their humility
Emulate their reverence within your soul
Seek more than what lies on the surface
Knowing that seeking means revelation
Fear not the Mystery
Only there will you find the answers
That you cannot see within yourself
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Ralph, dear friend, this is awesome! So beautiful it inspires me to write about the beauty of the Universe and Nature. I love it!
Nice Poem. Thanks for sharing. It has inspired me to go stand in my garden for awhile.
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A very positive well expressed message that you have shared my friend. Many blessings to you and yours on this fine evening. whonu
Beautiful imagery. In a sense it was like I was being bobbed gently up and down on the soothing sway of the ocean waves as I read your poem. I, too, feel nature is the home of spirit where the answers are if we are open to them.
I was nicely surprised by you writing poetry Ralph. It's a different side to you which I enjoyed. All the best to you and your loved ones.
That's a lovely poem and very wise words. We certainly must embrace lifes mysteries.
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You heap too much praise on me, my loving friend and brother. I am fortunately a person who is "aware" of the blessings I've been given in life and I do channel most of my efforts into works of poetry, I often find myself with a 'need' to express myself in the political world or emerging technology. Ironically, I find my poetry becomes more meaningful when I understand the dynamics of both sides of the world we live in. I imagined myself writing nothing except works on self-healing, romance, and love, but without the foil of the opposition, would expect the end result to be less robust. Almost as if I need to see, feel, and slightly embrace the hardships of living to be able to truly reach down deep into the wellspring of the great things and coax them into a fluid, living, breathing document. Perhaps it's the Ralph version of my yin and yang, but it works for me on both sides. My research is crisper and I often find unrevealed topics to bring to light. I am humbled by the fullness and amazement one can find in the natural world and it will always remain my anchor. Thank you for being you!!! The world is a better place because you're in it.
A real beauty, Bro. A totally exquisite poem and one of my favourite subjects, nature. In fact your poem is deeper ... more sublime ... inviting us to explore the intricate mysteries of life.
You see bro, I try to tell you that I see this side, this very profound and romantic, endearing side, but I don't know if you catch on when I'm saying it. Love you, Bro. God has given you different gifts and you use them all.
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