Submissions by Ahavati
POEMS AND SHORT STORIES
Poet Introduction
Proprio Vos Sanguine Pasco
OBSERVATIONAL POEM
Published
2nd May 2022 11:56am
2nd May 2022 11:56am
If the Shoe Fits
We project personal definitions—
mirrored reflections
creating a double-exposure
of truth: 'yours or mine'
'us or them'
We dissect meaning
through filtered programming
convinced what we read
or how we see a thing
determines
what it truly means
In truth
it means nothing of the sort
When it comes to politics
—personal or national—
it's difficult to distinguish
what we believe
from actual truth
so, we assign our own
Until the lions have their...
mirrored reflections
creating a double-exposure
of truth: 'yours or mine'
'us or them'
We dissect meaning
through filtered programming
convinced what we read
or how we see a thing
determines
what it truly means
In truth
it means nothing of the sort
When it comes to politics
—personal or national—
it's difficult to distinguish
what we believe
from actual truth
so, we assign our own
Until the lions have their...
#corruption
#inequality
567 reads
8 Comments
SPIRITUAL POEM
Published
1st Apr 2022 11:47pm
1st Apr 2022 11:47pm
[ NaPoWriMo 2022 Collection ] Oracle
They who know their own magic
may foretell that of another's
In the Beginning
They were prophesied before light
those divine seers of balance
who would offset the dominance
of fear and ignorance
Thus, emerged existence, ignited
by flickerous explosions
heralding its own destiny
through multi-dimensional experience
Formlessness begetting embers—
sparks of souls, drifting
further from the Source of their birth
separated by the eternal womb
of blood and bone
yet connected by a silver cord ...
may foretell that of another's
In the Beginning
They were prophesied before light
those divine seers of balance
who would offset the dominance
of fear and ignorance
Thus, emerged existence, ignited
by flickerous explosions
heralding its own destiny
through multi-dimensional experience
Formlessness begetting embers—
sparks of souls, drifting
further from the Source of their birth
separated by the eternal womb
of blood and bone
yet connected by a silver cord ...
#universe
#spiritual
#astronomy
#magic
#NaPoWriMo2022
782 reads
22 Comments
OBSERVATIONAL POEM
Published
26th Dec 2021 00:04am
26th Dec 2021 00:04am
Annually
I wonder
if galactic races
ponder the meaning
of multicolored lights
and "Peace on Earth
Goodwill to men"
annually
vs daily
How the majority
of the planet
lays down its arms
to string strands
from tree & rooftop
to outlet power,
but not for understanding
or Love
Why consumers
spend and pretend
regret won't swallow
the budget whole
in the year to come
All because we fear
the unknown: ...
if galactic races
ponder the meaning
of multicolored lights
and "Peace on Earth
Goodwill to men"
annually
vs daily
How the majority
of the planet
lays down its arms
to string strands
from tree & rooftop
to outlet power,
but not for understanding
or Love
Why consumers
spend and pretend
regret won't swallow
the budget whole
in the year to come
All because we fear
the unknown: ...
#love
#BestFriend
#universe
#Christmas
#aliens
833 reads
30 Comments
SELF POEM
Published
5th Dec 2021 7:18pm
5th Dec 2021 7:18pm
Everyone Loves a Parade
There are memories
time cannot alter—
the smell of burning leaves in Autumn
the wonder of snow and meteor showers
the northern star on a new Moon eve
the power of poetry
to breach time and age
and candied apples
at a Christmas parade
~
time cannot alter—
the smell of burning leaves in Autumn
the wonder of snow and meteor showers
the northern star on a new Moon eve
the power of poetry
to breach time and age
and candied apples
at a Christmas parade
~
#childhood
#fall
#Christmas
#memories
#nostalgia
651 reads
24 Comments
OBSERVATIONAL POEM
Published
15th Nov 2021 00:00am
15th Nov 2021 00:00am
Benevolent Benefactor
There is no energy
except what you extend
via action or thought
The Universe
is a benevolent benefactor
who returns only
what you emit
No more
No less
except what you extend
via action or thought
The Universe
is a benevolent benefactor
who returns only
what you emit
No more
No less
#fate
#learning
#wisdom #karma
#wisdom #karma
706 reads
27 Comments
SELF POEM
Published
5th Nov 2021 6:29pm
5th Nov 2021 6:29pm
How to do Sixty-Two!
In FULL Gratitude
of who you are!
I get asked a lot
for advice, so take it
from an old Crone:
Fearlessly face yourself
running will solve naught
paths are not escape routes
Where you go, you are*
~
of who you are!
I get asked a lot
for advice, so take it
from an old Crone:
Fearlessly face yourself
running will solve naught
paths are not escape routes
Where you go, you are*
~
#love
#birthday
#aging
#philosophical
#wisdom
701 reads
43 Comments
SELF POEM
Published
20th Sep 2021 4:09am
20th Sep 2021 4:09am
Ephah
It's late
I want to write
I don't want to read
nor scry
I don't want to design
consumeristic graphics
I simply want words
to emerge as the Moon
from behind clouds
illuminating the field
while I, as Ruth, glean
what's left behind
before threshing
the miniscule amount
into an ephah of poem
to carry home
~
I want to write
I don't want to read
nor scry
I don't want to design
consumeristic graphics
I simply want words
to emerge as the Moon
from behind clouds
illuminating the field
while I, as Ruth, glean
what's left behind
before threshing
the miniscule amount
into an ephah of poem
to carry home
~
#moon
#night
#LifeAsAWriter
#WritingPoetry
#PowerOfWords
651 reads
31 Comments
OBSERVATIONAL POEM
Published
11th Sep 2021 12:36pm
11th Sep 2021 12:36pm
Americans
need a tragedy
to unite—it's been proven
throughout history
We say, "No day
shall erase you
from the memory
of time."
And yet, it has
~
to unite—it's been proven
throughout history
We say, "No day
shall erase you
from the memory
of time."
And yet, it has
~
#minimalist
486 reads
OBSERVATIONAL POEM
Published
9th Sep 2021 5:30pm
9th Sep 2021 5:30pm
Maybe
There is no representation
for the Four-Footed
at any sovereign table;
neither is there a place
for the Feathered-Wing
to perch, void from bullet;
nor Finned-Fish to swim
free of baited hooks;
or, Earthen-Heartbeat
to drum her voice
Man considers himself
superior, but we are not
separate from Nature
One day we'll understand
that we occupy space
as everything in Creation
And, as everything in Creation
are just as susceptible
to...
for the Four-Footed
at any sovereign table;
neither is there a place
for the Feathered-Wing
to perch, void from bullet;
nor Finned-Fish to swim
free of baited hooks;
or, Earthen-Heartbeat
to drum her voice
Man considers himself
superior, but we are not
separate from Nature
One day we'll understand
that we occupy space
as everything in Creation
And, as everything in Creation
are just as susceptible
to...
#earth
#universe
#environment
#pollution
#nature
613 reads
34 Comments
SPIRITUAL POEM
Published
24th Aug 2021 2:02am
24th Aug 2021 2:02am
The Circle Game
( After Margaret Atwood )
i
A ringing recess bell—
a door spilling children
onto the playground
as ants fleeing a colony
Each pair of feet
contradict the direction
of the former set
until they encase monkey bars
merry-go-rounds
teeter-totters
slides
Most are carefree, but
not all feel the song;
the moving of joy
as blood and freedom's
marrow hardening their bones
Loners, outcasts
introverts, their faces
hollow wells of fear
cold and deep spaces ...
i
A ringing recess bell—
a door spilling children
onto the playground
as ants fleeing a colony
Each pair of feet
contradict the direction
of the former set
until they encase monkey bars
merry-go-rounds
teeter-totters
slides
Most are carefree, but
not all feel the song;
the moving of joy
as blood and freedom's
marrow hardening their bones
Loners, outcasts
introverts, their faces
hollow wells of fear
cold and deep spaces ...
#LifeCycle
#philosophical
#MargaretAtwood
612 reads
31 Comments
LOVE POEM
Published
4th Aug 2021 4:34pm
4th Aug 2021 4:34pm
Old Love
is knowledgeable and wise;
it didn't allow bitterness
to strangle out Life;
but, weeded
its garden instead
Old Love
has experienced pain,
healed inflicted wounds
by lovers and friends
and cherishes
each moment it lives
without regret
Old Love
isn't afraid to try—
it doesn't lock away its heart
because it knows
even through loss
it will survive
~
it didn't allow bitterness
to strangle out Life;
but, weeded
its garden instead
Old Love
has experienced pain,
healed inflicted wounds
by lovers and friends
and cherishes
each moment it lives
without regret
Old Love
isn't afraid to try—
it doesn't lock away its heart
because it knows
even through loss
it will survive
~
#love
#relationships
#spiritual #aging
#spiritual #aging
593 reads
43 Comments
EROTIC POEM
Published
23rd Jul 2021 7:09pm
23rd Jul 2021 7:09pm
Chivalrous
July Submission
#erotic
#sensual
#sexy
564 reads
11 Comments
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