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Category: My Poems

A Mystery Called Life


People are quite surprised At my long hours of meditation They cannot fathom my interest How can I explain to … More

Life, Meditation, Poem, Poetry

Beyond All Intellection


There was a time not that long ago Reading Plato, Nietzsche and their ilk Would fill my being with unalloyed … More

Intellection, Knowledge, Poem, Poetry, Reading, Silence, Wisdom

Carrying the Cross


I carry the cross Without so much as a murmur But unlike Jesus Who carried it for humanity’s sins I … More

Cross, Jesus, Poem, Poetry, Sins

Amma


In times like this I miss my mother Who can love one truly Except one’s mother.

Mother, Poem, Poetry, True love

No Place for Silence in Human Life


I keep talking Talking, talking None understands Understand not me Nor understand the talk Why do I still keep talking? … More

Poem, Poetry, Silence, Talking

What My Mind Tells Me


Nothing in this world in one sense Mere geography if you ask my eyes Until my mind comes along and … More

Companionship, Poem, Poetry, World

Never Been Kissed


Hard to believe that movie title When the heroine is Drew Barrymore But believing as she did in true love … More

Kiss, Love, Poem, Poetry, True love

6 Sayings and 6 Poems


“Not being loved is never a problem as much as not being able to love. And when you are able … More

Death, Emotions, Happiness, Love, Poems, Poetry, Quotations, Quotes

Love and Dependence


I have seen through love And its many guises Never have I seen love In either myself or others That … More

Dependence, Love, Poem, Poetry

I Do Not Love Anyone


I no longer love anyoneLove requires the OtherBut it is God alone I seeAll around me in this worldAs you … More

God, Love, Poem, Poetry

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