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Sunday, 12 April 2015
I do not know which to prefer*
I do not know which to prefer
A perfect round blooming sun
On the thin bough of the horizon
Or the wrapping of the silver shawl
Woven with moonbeam
One is Truth yet hard to bear
The other is only a Reflection
Of the reality
I do not know which to prefer
The gigantic and unmoved waves
Of shaggy rocks stilled by time
Or the dancing feet of the ocean
That wove wanderlust into the mind
One is pure meditation hard to be
The other is unceasing work
And no Repose
*I used the line “I do not know which to
prefer” of Wallace Stevens’ poem Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Blackbird
Posted for Grace’s Sunday’s
Mini-challenge: Wallace Stevens @ Real Toads
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Hard to choose which one sometimes, truth or reflection of reality ~ I also like the two sides of ocean, both moving & in repose~
ReplyDeleteI love the meditations Sumana ~ Thanks for linking up with Sunday's Challenge and wishing you Happy Sunday ~
This is like the feeling of seeing something beautiful in nature, and sometimes not knowing which is better. This is so when dealing with things like different seasons or weather. They also affect our mood and thoughts.
ReplyDeleteWhich side of the mirror is the best really... Best they are united.
ReplyDeleteThey say truth is stranger from fiction. Your poem is a reflection of this fact. Beautifully executed :D
ReplyDeleteLoved it :D
xoxo
This is a thoughtful response, Sumana. It is hard to choose between two equally beautiful scenes.
ReplyDeleteI nearly chose that line myself! I think your words are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThis is brilliant, Sumana! "One is Truth yet hard to bear"....so accurate - I love the "dancing feet" of the ocean, but feel the weight on "no repose." This gem really makes one think! So well done.
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning!
ReplyDeletefrankly i do not know which phase of your poem i like better, it is such a well woven piece, to un-strand it would be a grave wrong
ReplyDeletehave a lovely Sunday
much love
So much inspiration here! Inner vision of the ocean's waves as feet... Mountains as frozen waves (how on earth have I missed that all this time?)... This is inspirational and so, so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteso many decisions in life
ReplyDeleteSumana, your poem is lovely, breath-taking. So well done
ReplyDeleteThis is great--you've helped me see something I see every day in a new way.
ReplyDeleteSometimes the choice depends on the moment of life that surrounds thought. Both of these are so beautiful.
ReplyDeletegorgeous ~
ReplyDeleteThe hard choices we face so well said...
ReplyDeleteI love the dancing feet of the ocean line....blooming sum...gorgeous as always!
ReplyDelete*sun
DeleteBeautiful. I would be hard pressed to choose, too.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your kind comment.
Brilliant thoughts!!
ReplyDeleteLovely! You've beautifully articulated the beauty to be found in nature, and wrapped it like a gift. The insight in your words, imbuing layers and nuance to the poem's theme.
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