Feeling invisible
I seek longingly
To become visible
I burn seethingly
Find that the burning
Shines bright my yearning
You drop a glance at me
Then take it away so quickly
In that moment I know
And you know what we see
Now I want to keep burning
All that feels invisible in my feeling
Each time you look away
I will keep burning away
Until I shine so bright
You can’t evade my light
The heat of this resolve
Melts away my fury
As I come to know newly
There is no you or I
What’s burning away is my own lie
What you are is the divine eye
None but that part of me
That I am not willing to see
Rather than simply and magnificently Be
Keeps hiding behind the cloak of invisibility
And the fear of dying unseen
Or is it the fear of living and being seen
Oh dear me the heart keeps beating
Be kind with your breathing
All is good about the burning
All is beautiful about the feeling
Oh dear me there is no you no me
All there is, is to love me, so I love me
This post is a contribution to Debbie Roth’s ForgivingFridays of ForgivingConnects. This poem comes back to me very loudly, to help me accept where I am today without judgment and fan my intentions for moving forward from where I am.
Originally published on Jan 23, 2017
Nice interaction with the divine eye.
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I am humbled you think so, Thank you very much.
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beautiful, I really like the concluding lines…:)
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Thank you very much, that means a lot to me!
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The wording is haunting
Like a paragraph, paragraphs, or something
Past breathing, seeking, finding
Allow love, to be Divine ability
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I love the word you use – haunting. It is a perfect feel for how this poem came to be. It came more than an year ago like layers unfurling from within. And today the memory came back as if calling me. When I read the poem again more meaning became clear to me – my own words taking me deeper to where they came from. A lot still remains to be uncovered as if π I will certainly allow more Love, it is just that to allow it for myself might mean being a bit stern in expression. Does it still align with the divine? I will allow the discernment to come.
Much gratitude for your kind reflection that has contributed to what I am processing right now.
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Your expressions are definitely kind and soft, and this is not held against you, as it makes you pleasant and approachable.
Not to neglect the need to know and present your true self though, your strong self that is confident in its Being.
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your strong self that is confident in its Being – these words seem to answer me completely. Thank you very much π
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You’re welcome. But it wasn’t I, it was you. The expression came through you over a year ago. ^^^ :^)
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π π I guess – There is no you or I …only what gets expressed through. I am in such admiration and amazement of the beauty of it all.
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I Am too. It is amazingly beautiful. :0
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Deep breath of Gratitude.
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The complexity of thinking we need what we already possess! We find it hard to accept ourselves, but get mad when others don’t! I’m truly glad you turned your affection towards yourself. Poetically speaking, this was well written and expressed clearly with a feather voice. It was not a voice in battle, but a matter fact. You held me in suspense and laid me down on a pillow with the conclusion. Wonderful life lesson and wonderful poem.
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Your beautiful feedback and reflection is too precious to me!!
We find it hard to accept ourselves, but get mad when others donβt! – So true these words of yours.
Thank you ever so much for reading deeply and reflecting back to me, the feeling and texture of my poem. It is immensely helpful and gratifying.
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As always, you reward me for commenting on your poem. I can only respond to that which has moved me. Yet it is humbling to know that which I partake from your poetry was immensely helpful.
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I am very grateful you are here π
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Wonderful pragalbha,Such beautifully described feelings, the divine angle..All so perfect π
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I am so happy to read your comment π Thank you, truly.
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It’s absolutely my pleasure dear βΊοΈ
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There is no you no me….simply beautiful!!!
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I know you to be the one to pick this precious line π Thank you very much for your appreciation.
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A fervent prayer, a introspective dissecting the invisible layers surrounding the outer self along with the afflictions en route ! The craving for being visible is so apt here , the infinite source of visibility will surely make the invisibility visible with knowing the self & loving the true self ! A road to love is all that the soul cries to walk on ! Lovely reflection Pragalbha! Blessed times!
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Such happiness and contentment your thoughtful reflection is! Indeed this poem speaks to me in many layers, it is gratifying you see them. You also give me beautiful words of assurance and affirmation that feel peaceful. Thank you ever so much!
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You are most welcome
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This
“And the fear of dying unseen
Or is it the fear of living and being seen”
is a life long struggle.
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You picked the lines that mine very deeply, indeed a life long struggle. Many thanks for your thoughts.
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You’re very welcome π
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Absolutely loved! I may be wrong, but I feel though each of your poems mainly end on a kind of uplifting note. As the beginning is wondering and the end is concluding. I read it as though a person is desperate for a person to notice them…to make them feel special and worthy. But then realising no, I already shine bright without you.
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You are actually very right about what you read! Though I have said in other comments that this poem has layers to it, one of the stories was about wanting to be acknowledged by ‘superiors’ and then realizing that may not be necessary. What a joy to have your feedback and reflection! Thank you ever so much π
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You’re most welcome. I love when a poem is filled with various layers. Everyone can then take away different parts from it and interpret. I really related to this.
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Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! Pragalbha, your poetry is inspired by divine love. Thank you for sharing it for #ForgivingFridays. What I particularly love is integrating all the parts of you into one love. Because that is the truth as I experience it. And the part about being afraid to be seen is touching and so authentic. I am honored to share it as a part of #ForgivingFridays. Love and Light in all ways to your continued writing and loving acceptance, Pragalbha. Debbie
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Dear Debbie thank you so much for your kind and generous acknowledgment always. Your work is such a huge support to the integration of all parts of us into one Big Love that has no judgment whatsoever. I feel what comes through me and the work you do are so complimentary to each other. I feel very grateful to share space with you on ForgivingFridays and add power to the love and acceptance we all have access to. Much Love and Joy to you.
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I love how you concluded the poem, simply amazing π
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Your comment gives me a happy smile π Thank you very much.
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I saw your comment on my blog, but something happened and I can’t reply there. Thanks, and I had read this poetry before and I think it is truely beautiful. I don’t usually comment though because of a problematic network connection, but I regularly follow your blog ππ
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Thank you for your thoughtful words π
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Anytime πβ
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Beautiful, Pragalbha. But these lines “And the fear of dying unseen
Or is it the fear of living and being seen” will stay with me.
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Thank you dear friend. Those lines as if tug at me within always. It is a continual play between the 2. Thank you for sharing they speak to you.
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Me tooπ thank you for sharing positivity always Pragalbha
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Beautiful expression!
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Thank you dear Meenakshi π
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I feel like saying “what did I just read?”…it’s truly a beautiful poem…I could feel every single line…there’s so much depth in your words…on top, there are so many layers…it’s like unfolding gently…consciously…mindfully…but I’m not surprised…infact, I’m simply smiling…the first time I read, I remained silent…the second time I read, I actually recited…the knowing in your profound lines…the flow of emotions is marvellous…Feel Shine Melt Love…this is what it actually is…Thank you very much for sharing this piece with me, Pragalbha π«
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It gives me deep joy to know you read and appreciate this poem π I fully trust for you to feel and get the essence of this poem – I am forever grateful for the space it came from. Your silence and then recital of the poem is such honor and happiness for me. Thank you very much my kind friend.
PS: I am feeling very silent and enjoying a lot of space to simply live life as it comes – not having the urge to post and visit on WP – I am saddened by having to stay away and look forward to returning back at a good time. Just thought of sharing as this is my reason for the delay in responding to you.
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It’s truly my privilege to read your beautiful piece, Pragalbha…
Please don’t be saddened…whenever you write, it’s the perfect time…and there was no delay, my friend…be in that space…be in the moment as you always are…thank you for sharing this
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I appreciate these kind words waiting for me my friend. I am allowing life to carry me – I hope to return to this space soon. For now grateful for the no rush phase.
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