Horizontal Transcendence Poem by Robert Charles Howard
Horizontal Transcendence
To better view the fairest stars of
Genesis, Keats or Kepler,
learned priests and lectors
of vertical transcendence
built towers over clouds
beyond the touch of worldly toil.
Standing below in soiled boots,
newer prophets citing
the universal brotherhood of
mitosis, chromosomes and DNA,
urge a new transcendence
spread on a horizontal plane
where bridges are preferred to ladders.
Muffled distant drums,
beating somber warnings
of poisoned waters and global heat,
summon us down
from our lofty towers of denial.
Murmuring rhythms of forests and streams
and all species of flora and fauna
line out the same life beats
as the engines in our chests.
The God without is the God within -
nested in our nuclei.
With global death within the grasp
of our reckless finger tips,
and bullet fever
infesting our earthly villages,
are we ready yet
to yield a measure of our trust
to the healing power
of horizontal transcendence?
I agree that horizontal transcendence would be healthier for all. In the past I thought of how all establishments rank their staff vertically from top to bottom and how it would be better to use horizontal concentric circles eminating outward on an even plane to illustrate the same idea of all being equal yet not exercising the same degree of responsibility. This then would be a two-way street of action and reaction, influence and communication.
Erudite and enchanting. Perfect flow. One to savour. t x
Intelligent, introspective and eloquent. You have the gift of wisdom, Robert. Warm regards, Sandra
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4/23/2024 4:07:24 AM # 1.0.0.1119
This is an outstanding proclamation, and with it's well chosen phrases and flow it sits well with the reader's ability to understand both the subject and ponder the final question. I particularly like the stress put upon the lofty towers - and the meaningful reference to the bullet infested villages.... so well done, and thank you.........from Fay.