A Spirit Terzanelle by richard lynn livesay

The breath of Divine wind, where the river bends

Attached to the infinite Creator, we are greater ( than we imagine)

There is no end to eternity and forever Spirit ascends

We seem to believe, we must wait ‘til much later

And as above, so below is the same here as there

Attached to the infinite Creator, we are greater (than we imagine)

The Creator is Spirit of all life whether dark or fair

Our thoughts we connect, we create our own strife

And as above, so below is the same here as there

He is not a respecter of persons, we have choice in life

“As I and my Father are One”, He needs no appeasing

Our thoughts we connect, we create our own strife

One cannot reach their spirit with the mind of reasoning

But passion of feeling, the desire to become with One

“As I and my Father are One”; He needs no appeasing

There are gifts of the spirit, don’t think there are none

But passion of feeling, the desire to become with One

The breath of Divine wind, where the river bends

There is no end to eternity and forever Spirit ascends

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Brian Benson Feb 2, 2013, 9:06pm UTC

Interesting and thought provoking, will require some re-reads...B

Richard Lynn Livesay Feb 2, 2013, 9:30pm UTC

Brian, have you ever read or listened to the book series "Conversations With God" I know that some "fundalmentalists" will not open their eyes to the possibilities that God is still sending messages through new prophets as I see God as an evolving force, like the universe, ever changing.

Brian Benson Feb 2, 2013, 10:19pm UTC

Yes, Neale Donald Walsch. I am far from a fundamentalist, some would call me an atheist. I am more a believer in the life force, without necessarily putting a label on it. I agree, it is ever changing...

Richard Lynn Livesay Feb 2, 2013, 11:52pm UTC

I am impressed as I don't want to step on any one's belief system as I realize that we are all on different levels of understanding. What I see is that you are more on a path of discovery as I am. I am unveiling religion, government and many of the institutions that have ruled and controled the people for thousands of years...some might say that I am a conspiriscy theorist but I have found that this whold world is a theory that man has created from the building blocks of creation. I called myself an athiest at one time, even an anarchist but it does no good to adopt names but as they say, knowledge is power and I see that spiritual power is the most powerful force ever.

Brian Benson Feb 3, 2013, 12:09am UTC

I agree. I was talking to a friend of mine last night that I went to college with, he is now a Priest, teaching philosophy and theology. We spoke at length about the whole idea of labeling. I also wholeheartedly agree with you about religious and governmental controls. If anyone wants to put a label on me, free thinker is ok. I like your thought provoking works Richard..B

Richard Lynn Livesay Feb 3, 2013, 2:11am UTC

nice to know other free thinkers

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Priscilla P. Feb 2, 2013, 11:14pm UTC

Excellent! Enjoyed every line

Richard Lynn Livesay Feb 3, 2013, 2:24am UTC

just befriended you, Priscilla as can't let a native Texas get away without saying, Howdy, mam...Where is Dudly,Tx?...thank you for your comment and from it I know you're a liberal minded open thinker ( I see you were a teacher)

Richard Lynn Livesay Feb 3, 2013, 2:26am UTC

hope not an English teacher as I didn't proof my above comments for typos like Texan

Priscilla P. Feb 3, 2013, 7:09pm UTC

howdy Pardner!
I often think of Garrison Keillor's remark after George W got elected: "If you have never read a book, you are probably a Republican"

Richard Lynn Livesay Feb 3, 2013, 9:13pm UTC

well the cameras caught W reading fairy tales during 9/11...so that ivy league education paid off

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Granny Janny Feb 3, 2013, 2:42am UTC

My heart and soul responds to each line
There is no end to what we perceive as divine

Poem now featured on Poet's Weekly Muse!

Richard Lynn Livesay Feb 3, 2013, 12:41pm UTC

as within everyone's spirit originates from the same place...it it time for the scales to fall from our eyes. Appreciate Jan your great understanding and feature

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wendy st. john-devereaux Feb 3, 2013, 9:15am UTC

great work here

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Spirit smiles
when we discover
more about ourselves
and our connection
to the all that iis

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blessings, papa

Richard Lynn Livesay Feb 3, 2013, 12:39pm UTC

Spirit is the great unifier. i hope people will begin to wake up and realize that religion is a man made heiarchial system that enslaves them, causes wars and
dissension..and inequality, not what Jesus, Buddah, Krishna or any for the true messengers would have wanted. thank you for your inspiring words

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Ann Marcaida Feb 3, 2013, 12:21pm UTC

Simply gorgeous, Richard. What an eloquent expression of your spirituality!

I believe I have collected enough of your poems for s feature on my blog (I will probably use 3). Are you still okay with this?

Thanks for sharing with Gather's Luminous Writers and Artists. Featured.

Richard Lynn Livesay Feb 3, 2013, 12:30pm UTC

what an honor. I appreciate your help, Ann and thank you for the feature

Ann Marcaida Feb 3, 2013, 12:35pm UTC

The honor is mine, Richard. I will send you a link when the feature is up.

Richard Lynn Livesay Feb 3, 2013, 12:43pm UTC

appreciate, Ann

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ʚϊɞ Carol ʚϊɞ Feb 6, 2013, 11:53am UTC

The last line is very powerful Richard.

Featured at Examining Our Religion.

Richard Lynn Livesay Feb 6, 2013, 1:34pm UTC

thank you Carol

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