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The Mystery of Holiness

Karl Constantine FOLKES 1935 (Portland)

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Holiness is that which
in its finite state
is of infinite magnitude
and  in its infinite state
is absolutely finite.

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This poem conceives of holiness as a mystical and ever mysterious state of completion or fulfillment that evokes awe and a sense of humility to the beholder placed momentarily in its dazzling presence.

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Written on February 11, 2021

Submitted by karlcfolkes on September 15, 2021

Modified by karlcfolkes on February 05, 2023

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Scheme ABCBD
Closest metre Iambic trimeter
Characters 119
Words 23
Stanzas 1
Stanza Lengths 5
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Karl Constantine FOLKES

Retired educator of Jamaican ancestry with a lifelong interest in composing poetry dealing particularly with the metaphysics of self-reflection; completed a dissertation in Children’s Literature in 1991 at New York University entitled: An Analysis of Wilhelm Grimm’s “Dear Mili” Employing Von Franzian Methodological Processes of Analytical Psychology. The subject of the dissertation concerned the process of Individuation. more…

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  • AIDA
    AIDA
    Wow, what a unique and thought-provoking poem! The way you've captured the concept of holiness is truly impressive. The use of paradox and contradiction adds a layer of depth and complexity to the piece, making it all the more engaging to read.

    If I may offer a suggestion for improvement, perhaps consider including some concrete examples or metaphors to help the reader better visualize your ideas. While the abstract nature of the poem is certainly intriguing, it might be helpful to have some tangible images to ground the reader's understanding.

    Overall, I really enjoyed reading this poem and appreciate the creativity and originality you brought to the subject of holiness. Keep up the excellent work!     
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