The Weight of Enlightenment
I am almost too ashamed
to admit that
it took me years to realise,
the warmest
glow comes from forgiving
and from giving ..
Still, they think they stand
on firmer and on
higher ground today than we
ever did and still do ..
Oh’ my word, how wrong are
each of those fools ..
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Neville (
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Wisdom takes it’s excruciating time to age within hearts and minds… I’m one still grasping with a futile 2-minute expectation of sorts.🙏🏻🕊
Thank you kindly arqios .. Neville
Most welcome N🙏🏻🕊
The Tao taught me to look at things in more than one way. Forgiving and giving do provide a warm glow but the ground they stand on is not that firm and maybe not that high. Two fools depends on which side of the mask you are on. After all the fool was often the wisest in the court. A poem to identify with and to puzzle over. It seems so straight forward at first then maybe not so much. Look what forgiving and giving did for the Indian and where did Gandhi or Jesus end up turning the other cheek?
Thank you & kindly for considering this little scribble sorenbarrett .. Neville
I feel the sense of the double bladed sword here, for some forgiving and giving has been fullfilling and beneficial, to others it has got them killed, a write that makes you question, enjoyed the read
I am glad you stopped by my friend .. thank you and kindly .. Neville
You are very welcome
Indeed, this poem is so multilayered that it presents many questions. Are forgiving and giving to be valued universally? Are they truly the higher ground all the time? What does it mean for them to be fools? Are they foolish for hoping more from us, humanity? Or foolish because they don't recognize that what can be good in some circumstances does not always good? Or is it that we are the fools for knowing they lead us to better places, yet we choose not to pursue them? Those are just a few. That makes me love this poem, because the journey is in the questioning, never in the answers...and the journey is where its at for me because who knows on the rest. Well done, my friend! 🌹👏
You are too kind my friend but seriously very much appreciated .. Thank you .. Neville
You are welcome, Neville!
Excellent write Nevilie
..................... muchas gracias signor 😎👍
You nailed it my friend. Thank you for your writing.
Thank you for visiting Thomas .. Neville
'To err is human; to forgive divine' (Alexander Pope - looked it up!). I'm very 'human' in my treatment of KP. Heehee.
and there was me thinking you are some kind of rodent with two heads & a bushy tail ..
A fine write, Neville.
Many thanks Jez .. Neville 👍
I confirm I've considered, Neville. Thanks for the chance to do that.
Thank you Dave .. Neville 👍
Oh you--!!! Look away, I can't stop smiling. How deliciously rendered with excellent imagery and a tantalizing poignancy. Thank you very much for sharing.
Thanks a whole heap Missy .. Neville
i agree with you wholeheartedly. it is more peaceful for ourselves when we forgive, though it is a bit harder to forget. very good advice
Thank you my friend .. Neville
always welcome
Amazing poem with an even greater meaning! Neville I'm truly happy there still people in this world who realize the importance of giving and forgiving ! !
Bless you Neilton & no kidding .. Neville
Well written,Your poem,reflects on personal growth through the understanding that true warmth and strength come from acts of kindness and forgiveness rather than a sense of self-righteousness.
How very kind of you to drop in and leave such an encouraging comment my friend .. Neville
Great message. Great write. You write the truth and unfortunately some people feed lies into others.
Thank you for considering these words of mine .. I am truly grateful for the visit and support you have shown towards me and my little scribble .. Neville
you have truly nailed it - it does help when one can forgive , forget, and share
A wise and sincere statement, Neville! Hello!
What is right? What is wrong? Aren’t they all perception of mind…we truly live in rosy shades of time….good one dear Neville
So very true! Nicely written
As we get older, most of us figure out there's less value in getting and more in giving. I think some mistake it as wisdom, but really there's just not much time left to enjoy what we get, while are gives live on after us. I have become totally addicted to giving in my dotage. I am lucky enough to be able to be generous.
Short, sweet ... but puzzling. It's like a dish not often tasted, leaving a lingering aftertaste that makes one unconsciously wonder—what was that?"
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