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Could never be different
Blatant possession
indomitable truth
could not be different
than that of our youth
Holding captive
a belief of salvation
as our actions
satisfy no causation
No saviour exists
when we want relief
as there is no protection
despite belief
No rescue will come
we cannot be saved
from who we are
our past is engraved
indomitable truth
could not be different
than that of our youth
Holding captive
a belief of salvation
as our actions
satisfy no causation
No saviour exists
when we want relief
as there is no protection
despite belief
No rescue will come
we cannot be saved
from who we are
our past is engraved
Published 11th Sep 2019
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Anonymous
11th Sep 2019 11:15am
Hi, Mel. Great to see back and at it.
I found the final stanza particularly intriguing
"No rescue will come
we cannot be saved
from who we are
our past is engraved"
It made me picture life bookended by a pair of engraved gravestones.
For those that can actually afford burial costs these days, we can have our marker engraved with something special that says a lot about the life we lived.
I think it's best to look upon the past the same way - choose to be in control of our perceptions, find a profound way of viewing the past and chisel it with a saying like "Born to rise above whatever circumstances seemingly pulled him down"
I found the final stanza particularly intriguing
"No rescue will come
we cannot be saved
from who we are
our past is engraved"
It made me picture life bookended by a pair of engraved gravestones.
For those that can actually afford burial costs these days, we can have our marker engraved with something special that says a lot about the life we lived.
I think it's best to look upon the past the same way - choose to be in control of our perceptions, find a profound way of viewing the past and chisel it with a saying like "Born to rise above whatever circumstances seemingly pulled him down"
12th Sep 2019 4:54pm
JB,
Thank you for the welcome back and for the read. Your response is always appreciated. I have been taking a course on mindfullness. I am looking at an idea that was introduced as "Radical Acceptance". It is practicing the acceptance of events as they are, with your heart, mind and soul. Not judging them by any means but realising they just are what they are. We cannot change the past. I hope that is in line with the poem. lol
Thank you for the welcome back and for the read. Your response is always appreciated. I have been taking a course on mindfullness. I am looking at an idea that was introduced as "Radical Acceptance". It is practicing the acceptance of events as they are, with your heart, mind and soul. Not judging them by any means but realising they just are what they are. We cannot change the past. I hope that is in line with the poem. lol
11th Sep 2019 11:31am
There’s nothing but the great going on
It continues to go on and on and on
Ignited by a unheard thought
It continues to go on and on and on
Ignited by a unheard thought
12th Sep 2019 4:57pm
Thank you. I truly appreciate your feedback. "Ignited by an unheard truth". I will reflect on that!
Bless
Mel
Bless
Mel
12th Sep 2019 6:15pm
Mel: the unheard thought can not be judged.
It has no contingency no mistakes.
Truth is something that we as people choose.
This is true this is false.
We can manipulate and monopolies what is true.
Why can’t we have what we want right now.
You see right now has already pass.
We have lived so many nows.
We are echoes of an unheard thought.
It has no contingency no mistakes.
Truth is something that we as people choose.
This is true this is false.
We can manipulate and monopolies what is true.
Why can’t we have what we want right now.
You see right now has already pass.
We have lived so many nows.
We are echoes of an unheard thought.
Welcome back, Mel! So good to see you here!
I found this write both engaging and intriguing because it left much open for personal interpretation.
It is true that our past is engraved and cannot be changed; however, from that engraving comes new pages with wiser engravings! Our past is the only avenue we have of changing our future. And we alone can save ourselves ( perhaps with the help of some few good friends ) by choosing to change. No one forces that upon us but ourselves!
I found this write both engaging and intriguing because it left much open for personal interpretation.
It is true that our past is engraved and cannot be changed; however, from that engraving comes new pages with wiser engravings! Our past is the only avenue we have of changing our future. And we alone can save ourselves ( perhaps with the help of some few good friends ) by choosing to change. No one forces that upon us but ourselves!
12th Sep 2019 5:08pm
Along with mindfulness course, I am reading "When Things Fall Apart" - Pema Chodron
Possibly too much at one time LOL!
Anyway...She explains, with a Buddist view, that our past is what it is. Wishing or praying for it to be different will not change anything or who we are. I do not think the idea is that acceptance means we are stunted but finding a way to alleviate our suffering by accepting it just is.
Wow, I am exhausted. LOL
I very much appreciate your response.
xxx
Possibly too much at one time LOL!
Anyway...She explains, with a Buddist view, that our past is what it is. Wishing or praying for it to be different will not change anything or who we are. I do not think the idea is that acceptance means we are stunted but finding a way to alleviate our suffering by accepting it just is.
Wow, I am exhausted. LOL
I very much appreciate your response.
xxx
12th Sep 2019 5:12pm
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12th Sep 2019 5:26pm
HF,
I thank you very much. The fact that it reached you in some way is wonderful. I am working on my acceptance of the past. Recognition that I can't change it. But, I firmly believe I am better for it.
xx
Mel
I thank you very much. The fact that it reached you in some way is wonderful. I am working on my acceptance of the past. Recognition that I can't change it. But, I firmly believe I am better for it.
xx
Mel
12th Sep 2019 1:00am
As a Nihilist I do love this ink Mel...our fate is made with each new moment. Great ink.
Cheers...Harry
Cheers...Harry
12th Sep 2019 5:33pm
Harry, I must share a quote with you but apologise that I do not know the author... "I think that your soul and my soul are very old friends". I would love to have a cuppa with you! I believe I may learn much:)
Bless xxx
Bless xxx
12th Sep 2019 11:14pm
WELCOME BACK MEL...FOR SOME OUR YOUNGER DAYS RESHAPED OUR DESTINE FOR LIFE IS MERELY A TEACHER TO OPEN UP ONES MIND TO ALL LIFE HAS TO OFFER FOR WITH GROWTH COMES MATURITY TO UNDERSTAND THAT WE WILL HAVE TO GROW UP IN THE END....NICELY DONE
29th Oct 2019 4:32pm
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21st Mar 2020 1:16pm
Your second stanza made me love your writing. I feel like our styles were similar in this piece keep sharing your work please:)
