Torn at the Seams


Torn at the Seams

Broken-hearted a thousand times

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Sitting at the apex of all thought
flooding plains, storms on the horizon’s claim
weaving past into the present form
future not yet present but mourn.

Once whole
two hearts beating as one
tear in the veil of flesh
now broken and alone.

To see the other as they were
lost amidst finding that spark
painful as tidal waves crashing at
inner sanctums peaceful adage.

I will wait

Letting go of the guilt
woven into the fabric of once before.

Sacred space held
for the one
it was you this whole time
the spark that lit my flame.

Stillness
dragon sourced clarity
burning at the soul
it was you.

~Ani Po


Thank you Zay Pareltheon, Marilyn Glover, Viraji Ogodapola and the whole Howling Owl community for keeping the flow of hooter’s quo.

Much gratitude for those who take time to read, ponder, and allow the inner workings of self to come forward. Grateful for the feedback, love shared, and, more importantly, the Dance with Inspiration. Deep Peace.

Joseph Lieungh

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Here, But Not Here


Here

But not here

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Observing the collective — those fighting in the streets for rights — to be heard, like squawking crows calling murderous friends to the seen. As a friend speaks — people are dying to be heard — like little children begging for parental attention.

Silently whispering — heart songs sacred tune — for the beggars asking for something other than coin. The monetary illusion of filling voided presence of self-inflicting precarious belief-ridden reality — emptiness remains.

Like Oljita’s ability to wander freely into worlds — not subscribing to the ordinary — living extraordinary. Stepping in — like a ghost undetected by those afraid of what cannot be seen — choosing to remain present while the busy bees continue begging for attention.

Ani Kuni set to the loop-pedals beat — crying out to father-mother, creative winds — save me from the pain of my brothers and sisters’ happenstance misfortune rhythms. Forward moving — stepping out of past to present — looking to present-future tense — absent are they who have not found the present.

Like a ghost, we came, hence a ghost, we return — observing the collective whole — self-inclusive vibratory thought forever. Present are we — in this place but not of it.

Here — but not here.

~ Ani Po



Much gratitude for those who take time to read, ponder, and allow the inner workings of self to come forward. Grateful for the feedback, love shared, and, more importantly, the Dance with Inspiration. Deep Peace.

Joseph Lieungh

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