Let in the Light, Let in the Love

10 Mar 2018

azure warrior
Today,
during a time
of quiet contemplation
I recalled
3 simple
metaphors,
which comes from my reading-
from various books
on spirituality,
philosophy.

And now,
I think of how
they are in tune
with my own beliefs,
how they are
parables
of sorts,
timely seeds of wisdom-
so very apt
for today's world...

The first,
is to imagine
a bicycle's wheel-
the spokes separating
at the rim,
while coming together
at the hub.
Think of this
as symbolic of humanity,
with the center
(our hub)
as the heart,
as Christ within-
a residual core
of goodness-
a whisper
of the Spirit.
There,
we are one
united,
harmonious
though the further we move
outward
(and away)
the more an apartness occurs-
division 
separation.

Second,
is the human hand-
a miracle
in itself,
not only for its grasping
abilities
(shared by all primates)
but also for this-
a remarkable
simplicity
brought about
through the difference
in muscles,
flexing,
contracting...
Open
in innocence
and supplication
giving and receiving-
caressing...
Or-
closed 
in a fist
menacing
and hateful.

Finally,
third and last,
picture a room
bare, cold and dark
yet it has a window
the shades are closed,
heavy drapes 
drawn...
Outside,
the sun is radiant
and warm
and a vibrant panorama exists
where birds are chirping
plants growing, lush and green
flowers are resplendent with their
stunning hues,
but inside
the air
is sickly stale
doom and depression
prevail.
Still, the drapes can be
pulled
aside
the shades opened
(the window too)
and freshness let in,
life welcomed...

It is the same with
Love,
with God and our heart
He is always available,
always
ready
if only we give Him
access-
let Him in.

Summing up,
I think
of the beautiful
promise
of the lion
lying down
with the lamb
and though I don't
want to doubt,
I wonder-
how can it
be,
and when?
For even within our own
species
we haven't achieved
peace.

Instead, we still
fight (and bitterly)
over
borders
colors and creeds
class and gender
the differences in
abilities,
politics,
preferences...
Distinctions
yes,
insignificant,
truly.
So let us now
remember
3 humble
metaphors-
a bicycle's wheel (that central hub)
the human hand (an open palm, not a fist)
and a formerly dark room-
the window flung
open light pouring in.

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azure warrior

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