For Liza
Half of what I tell you is
unnecessary. So why do I feel
so pressed, so anxious to tell you?
Is there perhaps another invisible
world that penetrates ours, and
leaves behind in our passive minds
things of ultimate importance
in that other dimension? I think
that makes sense, but what do you think?
By the way, what is written in this message,
as you have surely already guessed, is necessary!
It's not life-saving. It offers no immutable
promise. In fact, if shafts of ecstasy should
fall from above and slice through you, and
lift you, body and soul, into some altered state
of being, just ignore all of my blather, and
surrender to that visitant energy. I'll never be
in an elsewhere that has no trace of you!
But if this present moment is spread out
before you like a welcome mat in front of
a dear friend's house, and you feel content,
in body and soul, in anticipation of her talk
and her whimsy, then, of course, consider
this message necessary and worth your time,
because every line of my poem is meant to make
you smile, and to make you smile is my daily joy.
Now, what about my theory about penetrating worlds?
Is there perhaps another invisible world that penetrates ours, and leaves behind in our passive minds things of ultimate importance in that other dimension? Great, a thought provoking question. Thanks for sharing it.10++ for it.
Thank you, Liza, with all my heart. This is the best possible response to this poem I wrote while Blues Music thundered through the restaurant and college kids noisily celebrated the first week of the new asademic year. As you see, my thoughts were with you.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
body and soul, into some altered state of being, just ignore all of my blather, and surrender to that visitant energy. I'll never be in an elsewhere that has no trace of you! ............ I liked this part. Wonderful verse, nice and sincere.