This recent poem came to me from a reflection
of “what is poetry”?
The
question felt so wide open, as poetry has many facets. It also feels like a
process, a creation or an unfolding of a deep knowing. It seems to have its own
intelligence and principles of organizing, similar to the laws of nature. And
if I allow it, surrendering to its flow, it manifests in the same way as all of
life unfolds...from the most subtle to wholeness, completion.
Within
the science of Ayurveda, there is a theory of the five elements, that
everything in creation is composed of these elements. Starting with space and
the expansion that comes with this. Followed by air, which like wind creates
movement and direction. Fire then creates light and heat, allowing
transformation to take place. Water brings liquidity, fluidity and
cohesion...integrity. Then finally, earth brings form and structure,
completion...it has been manifested.
Such is poetry and the creation of all forms, the microcosm of the macrocosm….
Such is poetry and the creation of all forms, the microcosm of the macrocosm….
The Wind of the Soul
by Nancy Carlson
by Nancy Carlson
Surrounded
by quiet
a
feeling of space
time
seems to stop
settling
into
this
expansiveness
noticing
the chatter of the mind
yet
hearing the sound
of
another, a calling
speaking
from a different place,
in
a different way
feeling
like home
from
the heart
in
this moment
a
conversation with Truth
a
softness, with clarity
are
these messages from the Divine?
secret
words
that
speak of our eternalness,
our
essence
words
that ride on the wind
of
our Soul
listening
to the words,
beyond
the words
letting
them speak
surrendering
to the currents
allowing
to be heard,
and
seen
sharing
without attachment
or
cause
letting
it all bubble up
and
out
into
the world
the wind of the Soul...poetry.
the wind of the Soul...poetry.
Nancy Carlson: "I am an evolving poet, writing mostly as reflection, contemplation. But most recently, as a student of bhakti-yoga, as an expression of my devotion. I work as an Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultant, Integrative Health/Wellness Nurse Coach, yoga/meditation teacher and Reiki Master. You may contact me on Facebook here or via my website 'Joyful Healing' here.
~If you are interested in seeing your poetry appear in this blog, or submitting a poem by a woman that has inspired you, please click here for submission guidelines. I greatly look forward to hearing from you!~
Beautifully described. I loved this!
ReplyDeleteThank you Jessica! <3
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