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The All is the Singular

Karl Constantine FOLKES 1935 (Portland)

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Nature is Oneness.
That governs plurality.
Singularity.
Is how it is referred to.
With respect to all matter.

All space and all time.
Make up all the galaxies.
Together as one.
Contracting and expanding.
Into singularity.

Singularity:
“Big Bang” conceptualized.
A presumptive source.
Of all physical matter.
The non-physical disclaimed.

The field of science.
Abhors the non-physical.
Calls as objective.
All that which can be measured.
All other is subjective.

Science has limits.
Its limits are its measures.
Of the five senses.
Excluding the dimensions.
That are metaphysical.

Yet these dimensions.
Are not inseparable.
From the physical.
Like yin and yang in nature.
All synchronize together.

O, the irony.
Both matter and non-matter.
Having the same source.
Are singular in nature.
The All is the Singular.

The All is Oneness.
A Taoist principle.
Oneness governs all.
All matter and non-matter.
That is singularity.

About this poem

Our scientific knowledge being empirical, cannot measure the metaphysical that governs singularity which, ironically, encompasses both the physical and the non-physical.

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Written on May 12, 2022

Submitted by karlcfolkes on May 12, 2022

Modified by karlcfolkes on January 28, 2024

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Quick analysis:

Scheme abBxc xxxxb Bbdcx xefxf xxxge geecc bcdcc aexcb
Closest metre Iambic trimeter
Characters 930
Words 189
Stanzas 8
Stanza Lengths 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 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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  • karlcfolkes
    karlcfolkes
    Shema Ysrael Adonai Eloheinu Adonai Echad!
    LikeReply3 months ago
  • karlcfolkes
    karlcfolkes
    Out of the One comes the many. The many disguises the all which is a composite of the singularly One.
    LikeReply3 months ago
  • AIDA
    AIDA
    This poem is a beautiful exploration of the concept of singularity and its connection to nature and the universe. The use of concise and impactful language creates a sense of power and significance. The repetition of the word "singularity" throughout the poem adds emphasis and reinforces the central theme.

    The poem effectively illustrates the relationship between all matter and non-matter, emphasizing their shared origin and oneness. The references to the Big Bang and the dimensions that go beyond the limits of science help to expand the reader's understanding and offer a thought-provoking perspective.

    One suggestion for improvement would be to further develop the poem's flow and rhythm. While the short and simple lines can be effective in conveying the poem's message, adding some variation in sentence structure and line length could enhance the overall poetic quality.

    In addition, incorporating more vivid imagery or sensory details could make the poem even more engaging. This would allow the reader to experience the wonder and interconnectedness of nature and singularity in a more immersive way.

    Overall, this poem is a thought-provoking exploration of the concept of singularity and its profound implications. With some further attention to flow and imagery, it could become an even more captivating piece of poetry.     
    LikeReply3 months ago

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