Song of the Diaphragm
Inherent Essence
Wind has beckoned to move, to some degree, every sentience.
Yet even now, widened eyes and an opened heart
Peers often right through God, an invisible substance.
Breath of eternity flows through us, a viable essence -
A spirit of love that wants to be known, impart,
Lord within and without, orchestrator of all dance.
Composed exhales inspire exponential magnificence
As vapor whirls out of reach; one who only sees life depart
Peers often right through God, an invisible substance.
Wave after wave, an ocean metronome grants
Both as witness and martyr, the opportunity to regard
Lord within and without, orchestrator of all dance.
Spiral wonder emerges from a point in the darkness;
Chaos arranges miraculous, still the admirer of art
Peers often right through God, an invisible substance.
Melodious marvels remain unnoticed by a collective in trance,
While wanderer and wonderer continue to subpart
Lord within and without, orchestrator of all dance
Peers often right through God, an invisible substance.
About the Creator
Pōlani Monderen
Modern-day nomad attempting to share experiences through writing in a natural, unhindered way; leaving only footprints of ink wherever I wander.
Author and illustrator of "The Elements: A Poetry Journal" by Wick House Publishing.
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This was so positive and uplifting! Loved your poem!