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Dreams of Power


  We so much dream of separationand aloneness, that we placedepthless spaces betweenus and the joys of love.Even though on every cornerof the world, the same answers
may be found within 

the chambers 

of single hearted devotion,no spacegoes beyond the immobilityof silence,no words,no valid symbols of knowledgewould insert its impertinenceupon a rose,upon the clarity of watersrunning downstream,clearing,feeding beingsand forests,as in a dream of loving.An we dreambecause that's what's leftwhen all the sands of the oceanhave sifted through our fingers,gone in the whirlwind,for beyond the darkest aphorismsof victory's power,is the dangling sword of lesser gods. 

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Cloudthings

Cloudthings

16 years 2 months ago

you have shown your powers of articulation in such a way as to d

Hi Hugo, this is a fantastic work, I am so glad to have discovered it. Your flow is wonderful & I love that you have shown your powers of articulation in such a way as to demonstrate they seem at home in your mind & not just pulled from a thesaurus. There is a creamiess to this write that feels really good to the reader. Oh & I love the sentiment as well, a really good write, well done Cheers Anni~ "To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man." ~William Shakespeare, Hamlet.
hugo la rosa

hugo la rosa

16 years 2 months ago

Dear Anni Cloudthings:

I'm happy about your words of encouragement, that you find my poem articulate and creamy. It's really comforting to know that something one has written has a message that can even be called fantastic. I really thank you! Sincerely, Hugo
Nordic cloud

Nordic cloud

16 years 2 months ago

Oh so wonderfully thought Hugo

Ann of Norway A rose is a rose is a rose, and what's that? Only the idea of a name for something, not the real thing, not the real love that love is. Love is love is love, again a symbol of our feelings and sensations, and yet its there until, as you say, it withers or until it dies and we are left with nothing. Yes this I like very much Hugo "An we dream" AnD?
hugo la rosa

hugo la rosa

16 years 2 months ago

Dear Ann of Norway:

Yes, a name is a name, and no matter what, a symbol of something we all aspire to. We must pass beyond the lions of words and meaning, though, to have access to whatever is valuable in people and things. You have done so, and I thank you for that, my dearest friend. Sincerely, Hugo
seabhac

seabhac

16 years 2 months ago

Hi Hugo

I had to reread this several times before the implication of the meaning hit me and impertinence is a great word to use here in this way...how impertinent it is of us to slap down the gift of freely given love from any corner of our world. no valid symbols of knowledge would insert its impertinence upon a rose, I came across a typo on An(d) we dream From that line I love the flow through the end , a powerful one with full impact. I like it Seabhac
hugo la rosa

hugo la rosa

16 years 2 months ago

Dear Seabhac:

Thank you so much for your commentary. I guess love is the ultimate lesson we'll have to learn upon this earth. Anything less than that is not worth the trouble. We couldn't have the capacity of judging clearly --except God--, due to our fuzzy vision and shady temperaments. Sincerely, Hugo
Kailashana

Kailashana

16 years 2 months ago

Your poem was like a stream,

Your poem was like a stream, slowly meandering into a river, rushing...to the sea. A warm wetness... like a kiss. Niiiiice. ~A "If parents really would love their children there would no longer be any war." J. Krishnamurti
hugo la rosa

hugo la rosa

16 years 2 months ago

Dear Kailashana:

I'm happy that you liked my poem. It's one of those instances when you feel in tune with ancient wisdom, no cuts, nor additions. Just the truth. Thank you. Sincerely, Hugo