Meditating Meditation For M Lady Ernestine Poem by ivor or ivor.e hogg

Ignore the fleeting thoughts which pass
across the surface of your mind
Reflections in a looking glass
which leave nothing solid behind.

They briefly show then fade away
Like shooting stars across the sky.
Of no importance any way.
Not worth the time it takes to try.

To understand what they might mean.
If they’re important they will slow
their pace so that they can be seen
as something which you need to know.

Command your mind to concentrate
and pay attention to one thought.
Be single minded contemplate.
Is this the truth which you have sought.

Reducing the complexity
of half formed thoughts which multiply
to simple singularity.
Grows easier each time you try.

If you achieve an empty mind
completely undistracted by,
Stray random thoughts of any kind.
Experience epiphany.

For one brief moment understand.
We are all small parts of just one whole.
Then you will know you can’t command
the forward movement of your soul.

The quest you are engaged upon
is something which we all must do.
Accept this fact and carry on
How long it takes is up to you.

03/06/2009
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