Reality



with wisdom we wrestle with right & wrong
    the nature of a blessing in disguise

in our garden is where we belong
    but cannot return until we realize

the light that we seek comes not from the sun
    divine illumination is the source

compassion and goodness we often shun
    building darkness into a greater force

who among us talks with God all the time
    appreciating each moment with love?

for that is the ladder that we must climb
    and permeate peace with heaven above

About this poem

I am not a religious person, but I believe in an intelligence universe, whether you call it God or Nature, I call it Reality.

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Written on June 08, 2013

Submitted by Michaelmatalon on September 09, 2021

Modified on March 05, 2023

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244

Quick analysis:

Scheme AB AB CD CD EF EF
Closest metre Iambic pentameter
Characters 476
Words 84
Stanzas 6
Stanza Lengths 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2

Michael Matalon

I love to discuss topics relating to physics, spirituality & business. I run a private equity investment company, but in my spare time I enjoy writing. more…

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4 Comments
  • Roshny
    Inspiring words of light.
    LikeReply 12 years ago
  • swatieshetty
    Depicts the reality of life.
    LikeReply 12 years ago
  • Adventure22##
    Enjoyed the insight in your poem!
    Hope we all can gain daily insight from above.
    Sincerely,
    Melita C. Warren

    mcw
    LikeReply 12 years ago
  • Soulwriter
    Pensive...
    LikeReply 12 years ago

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