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leonard daranjo
Dec 29, 2008 ⭐ View statistics (Premium feature)

The Diary of a Bird with Broken Wings - I

Instead of accepting

The crown of cosmic consciousnessI writhe and  I squirmIn the agony of  daunting ignoranceUnable to direct my awarenessTo life’s subtle innuendoesInviting me intoThe ever widening expansesOf an inner realm I know that I shall never be at peace untilI sip from the chaliceLife holds out to me;  untilI hold still and allowThe inner stirrings to eruptInto a full bloodedAll encompassing knowingnessExperienced by the knower; untilThe clarity of a pristine consciousnessPouring into a crystal bowlIs reflected by a million eyes  But alasI shall not be willingTo exchange this stateOf inner discordanceFor oneMore amenableTo the complacencyOf  peace and tranquillityFor this discordance; this disharmonyShall not be assuaged untilI open my heartTo the light beyondThe pale of darknessThe openness beyondThe bars of confinement

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Ink Dragon

17 years 4 months ago

Leonard,

you portray the troubles that befall everyone searching for the light, no matter what we call that light. I can relate, especially to the feeling of loss, like a bird with a broken wing, and the fierce wish to get the feeling back, yet hesitating to reach out and grab it... Another fine write, thanks for sharing, ID
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leonard daranjo

17 years 4 months ago

Thank you Ink

I really appreciate the discernment with which you have read and commented on my poem. Leonard
weirdelf

weirdelf

17 years 4 months ago

ink said it

I could say more but in my current mood would come out cynical and nasty. I applaude the search and only maintain the striving is all, there is no end, no enlightenment. Bloody well written and am touched by your sincerity, which means I am not quite lost in cynicism. So very good poetry, you make me question me. cheers, Jess "A poet's work: to name the unnameable, to point at frauds, to take sides, start arguments, shape the world and stop it going to sleep." Salman Rushdie
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leonard daranjo

17 years 4 months ago

Thank you Jess

I am most honoured by your very candid comment. I really appreciate it. Cheers ... Leonard
yenti

yenti

17 years 4 months ago

Great Piece

the words, the values, and the searching, goes on and holds us there with you. I think this is a better than great piece of writing. A mirror will only show you the outside, pure thought will show you the inside where that light is so bright, Yours, Ian.T
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leonard daranjo

17 years 4 months ago

Thank you Ian

I am truely honoured by the generous praise you have bestowed on this poem. It is indeed a heartfelt piece and the greatest reward is having touched the hearts of people in return. Cheers ... Leonard
Kailashana

Kailashana

17 years 4 months ago

Leonard, the crown of cosmic

Leonard, the crown of cosmic consciousness is already yours, all you have to do is to open yourself into it...BE it... Great poem... bow. ~A "Speech is blasphemy. Silence a lie. Above speech and silence is a way out." I-tuan.
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leonard daranjo

17 years 4 months ago

Hi Ana

Great to hear from you. Yes, I fully agree with you, all one has to do is to open oneself to the infinite and become it. The crown of cosmic consciousness could also be interpreted as the crown of Thorns thrust on Jesus' Head, reminding him that the way to salvation lies in transcendending the physical realm. Yours ... Leonard
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Helene Olivia

17 years 4 months ago

you know everything and

you know everything and nothing , beautiful words and understanding of your self
themoonman

themoonman

17 years 4 months ago

Leonard...

another profound writing... the only way to reach inner peace is to accept the rest of the world's rage... a hard line to walk on... but there it is... we cannot walk the line for anyone else, but those around us can witness the stride... I think in many ways you have reached your cosmic state... we are all flawed in the great nature of things... and only unsure of our wings... I loved the poem Leonard... I was so moved by its depth... Richard
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leonard daranjo

17 years 4 months ago

Thank you Richard

For your understanding and interpretation. I am glad that you love this poem and have been moved by its depth. Take care ... Leonard
Janice Pearce

Janice Pearce

17 years 1 month ago

The Diary

Leonard, Truly a thought provoking piece~ My personal favorite: the last five lines: " I open my heart To the light beyond This pale of darkness The openess beyond The bars of confinement" ______________________________________________________ Income-tax forms should be more realistic by allowing the taxpayer to list "Uncle Sam" as a dependent Anonymous
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leonard daranjo

17 years 1 month ago

Hi Janice

It has been a long time. Thanks very much. I really appreciate it. All the best ... Leonard
Linda Moses

Linda Moses

17 years 1 month ago

Leonard

thoughts we all have had, but did not put them to paper as beautifully as you have This is thought provoking work
themoonman

themoonman

16 years 9 months ago

Leonard...

just wanted to move this poem to the front page again... I do so love its clarity of vision. thanks again Leonard, for sharing your poetry here with us! Richard