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L. B. Mek


Notice of absence from L. B. Mek
'fare ye well' kind friends

 

Seek ye, a shortcut to wisdom

I offer you 

what Spinoza - so fit, to bequeath

 

begin with reading his Ethics

raw and unfiltered

make that first connection, direct

if you last five pages, reward yourself…

 

Now, forget all that futile philosophy 

and Time wasting, metaphysical theorising

instead, go out 

enjoy your experience of existence

 

eventually – inevitability, when you get bored

come back to Spinoza’s words, guaranteed

this time, you’ll read more pages

but understand: even less

try to accept, this is as it should be

 

and next time, your cognitive capabilities

have been grinded into quicksand

purchase a study guide

that adds context and demonstrates, why

Spinoza chose his frustrating methods 

 

again, you’ll need time away

to escape more of frustration’s headaches  

have fun, forget complexity 

blend-in with that herd mentality

escapism, of subservient simplicity.

 

Soon, you’ll have drunk heartily 

at that inked fountain of questioning knowledge 

from our greatest champion 

of humility’s, sincerity of innate veracity 

and all-things: empathetically humane.

 

Rinse and repeat, till you can open your eyes

and drink-in, your new found sensitivity 

to that abundant, Nature 

you’ve been too busy: to heed

 

blink twice, trust

in your new found capacity 

to see beyond, those mirage aesthetics

of life.

 

 

© L. B. Mek

August 2021

  • Author: L. B. Mek (Offline Offline)
  • Published: October 1st, 2021 02:39
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Comments6

  • John Prophet

    Philosophical musings and enjoying existence can go hand in hand. For some, philosophical musings is enjoying existence.
    Great write.

    • L. B. Mek

      you know I did suspect, it would be you
      who might find this worth your time
      thank you!
      and I so agree, that mirror
      of philosophised reality
      where more insight, equates
      to more clarity: of sight...

    • orchidee

      Aww, I fancied a bit of metaphysical theorising - if I knew what it was! heehee.

    • Poetic Dan

      Wow.... and wow again I'll really not sure what I just took in but as I blinked twice I was definitely glad for your magnificent spirit.

      As always my friend in so glad I looked you up and picked this one at random or was it!

      Time standing still in ever visit.

      Much peace and respect
      Keep up the write

      • L. B. Mek

        our connection, guides us
        if we but allow ourselves
        to go with the flow
        as you always say, and show..
        glad to have you check-in, hope all is well my friend..
        as-ever, humbly: I thank you
        for your encouraging words!

      • spilleronsheet

        Stop living in words
        Stop living on rules
        Go out
        Venture and fall
        What is to live
        If lived by rules of all
        No dictionary defines us
        No atlas to score
        Where does the imagination die
        And where does one resurrect in time
        Truly said
        Let’s catch the moments and live upon

        • L. B. Mek

          Amen!
          glad you connected with my humble scribble
          to such a degree, what a wonderful gesture
          thank you!

          • spilleronsheet

            Thank you for sharing such a wonderful work 😊

          • spilleronsheet

            Stop living in words
            Stop living on rules
            Go out
            Venture and fall
            What is to live
            If lived by rules of all
            No dictionary defines us
            No atlas to score
            Where does the imagination die
            And where does one resurrect in time
            Truly said
            Let’s catch the moments and live upon

          • sorenbarrett

            Wise words L.B. wisdom poors from your mouth like it did from his but so few that are willing to take the time and perservere to the end of what is needed to understand. It is your method that I have used over the years to pass exams, learn music, appreciate books and live life. You'r last stanza rings with poetic words of truth. This one struck a chord in me that is still reverberating.

            • L. B. Mek

              vibrations, as our password keys to those insight's
              that frame our life
              it's scary how alike our experiences can resemble
              and yet, it's such an essential element
              of our humanity's unique traits, this need to share...
              thank you! kind friend
              am so glad you found this old personal favourite
              dedicated to one of my life's heroes



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