Selfhood

Poetic Dan

We're all misunderstood
This is very true

 

How much is ourselves
That heard it all from you

 

The journey to selfhood is
Self-righteous with a twist

 

The mind will play its tricks
Disconnecting all the spirits

 

Then soul can't be heard
You will hear all the hurt

 

Being lost in translation
Forced in communication

 

"I am" should be with peace
Not rapped up with entailment

 

Maybe then we will see
It's all apart of you and me

  • Author: Poetic Dan (Offline Offline)
  • Published: May 16th, 2019 02:19
  • Comment from author about the poem: My life is slowly getting better and I do not wish to be close to anyone that uses force, thinks it is still OK to blame others for starting a war or will say without outside influences we would not have what we have! Everything is 50/50, The good and the bad, We are to blame as much as we are the reason to celebrate!
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  • dusk arising

    Oh so very true. You have mined deep into yourself to find those words and from my experience not everyone will understand because few CAN go that deep. In my opinion you achieve a different mental state when coming to reason like this. Unfortunately, writing it down doesn't work in that mental state very well.
    Those words accompanying your picture today are so true.
    You are already there Dan. Perfect solutions don't exist. Compromise wins the day. Every day.

    • Poetic Dan

      Thank you my friend as this has a very deep meaning, I'm still stuck with a bit of guilt but even when allies a line in the sand must be drawn.
      I do not wish to preach but will no longer be told I think I'm so perfect, if that was true I'd not write or do what I do.
      Even had to stop my insecurities over your words of writing in that mind set won't help, as if you was telling me I should not of written what I have!
      Old controlling patterns, they will be gone.

      I appreciate every word, thank you again.

      • dusk arising

        I think we have a misunderstanding mate. I would never tell anyone they should not have written what they have written.
        I was trying to convey that, when in one frame of mind for deepest of thinking, you have to come out of it to write about it,... but catch 22 how can you write about it when you have come out of the frame of mind where u thought about it?
        I stand by my 'Perfect solutions do not exist and compromise wins the day'. I never met a perfect person.

        • Poetic Dan

          I always do and it's so hard, as I read quite strangely.
          I realise I'm hardwired to see the negative and make it about doing the wrong thing. I've nearly stripped it all out and I definitely won't be perfect but content, with happy to be me. That will be truly free.

          Really appreciate your time and if ever at the south coast, I'd buy you a perfect pint!

        • Fay Slimm.

          Powerful truths and beautifully written - a memorable read Dan.

          • Poetic Dan

            Definitely had some guidance my dear Fay, it most certainly could of gone another way.
            Always appreciated your light my friend

          • Suresh

            The key teaching of Buddha was - to walk the middle path and avoid extremes of all kind.
            Your surroundings are at PEACE AND HARMONY, when you are at PEACE AND HARMONY.
            Your writings show your true intent, so I am in support of you all the way

            • Poetic Dan

              That it is and always appreciated of your wise reply.
              Thank you endless for your time and reflection of my mind

              It is a priceless gift

            • Michael Edwards

              Great messages elegantly put.

              • Poetic Dan

                Thank you my friend
                Always appreciated

              • Goldfinch60

                Over the time that I have been reading your poems you have come such a long way and are arriving at your Nirvana. May that peace within always be with you.

                • Poetic Dan

                  It's just a rhyme away
                  Have a great day!

                • Neville

                  when all around is dark.. one needs to delve deep within oneself to find the light that still glows there but dimly...

                  treat the glow kindly and it shall both warm and protect thee..... Neville



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