For my parent's 50th anniversary I had made a book of mandalas and other artworks including some photographic manipulations. Others more of a scrap-booking/craft style of thing. One was this - part of a greetings card I recycled - and wrote this little ditty to go with it...
Single-pointed control of mind is the primary aim.
Many steps and techniques are touted.
Be it transcendental or in the Christian frame,
It must be tried, no doubt about it.
Tho' Fraught with challenges, (I must dare to mention here),
for the mind's of fickle substance;
Plans the shopping, recalls the day, or just sits in fear
Of reaching across the distance
Between the body-present and the ultimate goal,
The open secret we all keep...
Reaching, reaching, just over there, can I feel my soul
Awakened from this dream-filled sleep?
Single-pointed control of mind is the primary aim.
Many steps and techniques are touted.
Be it transcendental or in the Christian frame,
It must be tried, no doubt about it.
Tho' Fraught with challenges, (I must dare to mention here),
for the mind's of fickle substance;
Plans the shopping, recalls the day, or just sits in fear
Of reaching across the distance
Between the body-present and the ultimate goal,
The open secret we all keep...
Reaching, reaching, just over there, can I feel my soul
Awakened from this dream-filled sleep?
You are so creative! It is lovely as always.
ReplyDeleteI am sure they treasured it too. Funny thing, we were reading it off the photo. Didn't see the words below - DUH!
ReplyDeleteYour Pals,
Murphy & Stanley
What a beautiful gift for a big anniversary. I love the words. I've meditated in the past (I'm lapsing these days) - and "fickle" is the best adjective to describe my mind!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely lovely and heartfelt! I'm sure they will love it. I did the same thing Murphy did. LOL
ReplyDeletethat's a wonderful idea... a gift made with your own hands and straight from your heart :o)
ReplyDeleteA lovely keepsake and memory of your parents, The poem and your words are lovely. Enjoy your day!
ReplyDelete'Little ditty' indeed!
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