‘The young man goes out looking for the diamond in the sea
the old man rows his boat to shore and falls with twisted knees
And you’ll drown before the water lets you in
Yeah, you drown before the water lets you in
The feeling that I feel the most is the one that follows me
all across the starry coast from sea to diamond sea
Says you’ll drown before the water lets you in
Yeah, you drown before the water lets you in
I think the thing I wanted most was just never meant to be
a thousand waves, a thousand ghosts their sorrows follow me
And you’ll drown before the water lets you in
Yeah, you drown before the water lets you in’…“The Water Lets You In”—by Book Of Fears
Would ride—music—out-to-place-where-music-be-then—note-pop—toward—cease-crease time—then quietly—wade away? Tis Ok—alright—donchathink? Once we—held hands—jumping us—from flying whirl—to spinning-twirl—then—back-again. Good falling—when landing gently happens—just before the fall ends and begins—again. What is both exciting and scary—Life? Are we defined by choices of our own desires? What if—‘We-Be’—once crossed a length of space—wig-waggled—from planet-side to earth-ride—Mother Ship—deep in splendid—Petri-dish—love and to form—‘we-do’—from Zoo land reach and gravity teach—among the WTF of creations’—relations—with ‘We-Be’ and ‘They-See’? And! Is life often scattered among the illusions—of perceptions or reactions—to perceptions’ folly—in this ‘runaway—alternating dream.’
Religion has preempted the field of ethics—turning morality against man—and usurped—
the highest moral concepts—of our language—placing them outside this earth—and beyond the reach of We-Be’…‘Exaltation’—is taken to mean—an emotional state—evoked by contemplating the supernatural. ‘Worship’—is the emotional experience of loyalty and dedication—to something—high and—above man. ‘Reverence’—is the emotion of—sacred respect—to be experienced on one’s knees. ‘Sacred’—is superior to—‘not-to-be-touched-by’—any concerns of man or—earth side whines or whimsy. These concepts—do name actual—-emotions—though no supernatural dimension exists. These emotions are experienced—as uplifting or ennobling—without the self-abasement required—by religious definitions. What is their—source or reference in reality? It is the entire—emotional realm—of man’s dedication to—a moral ideal….It is this—level of emotions—that must be—redeemed from—the murk of mysticism and redirected at its proper object—‘we-be-us’ folks—donchaknow…
Entity Religion—is in constant enmity with one another? Satirizes self-contented morality and suggests that—-in the end—all religious groups are going to engage in violent and selfish acts— regardless of their professed moral teachings. Just another Government and ‘governing whimsy’ is corrupt—nasty and destructive. Religions’—-immaculate contortions—‘American Style’—twist in-out of ‘the Separation of Church and State’ producing a ‘Governmental Right to Legislate Morality?’ Wrong! For only Lovers-have-Lovers’-sacred-right-to-Love. Love is being…Morality is a selfish word!
Portion-for-us and scatter across—understanding—simplicity—and the variances in relativity—either linguistically determined—or silenced by rain—loud—gentle beginnings or the whispers of fire-fly wings and lighting…Wait! Eyes—tightly closed—to hear thunder—rolling across separated skies—as unseen flashes—knight the ocean—and crash booms—into the silent space—-between raindrops and life…Science eternally—dances—with superstition…Once and often either—momentarily—wins something-of-else or another choice-to-follow…Crossroads to matter—chances to spark—and destiny always flirts—with other up-and-about—perhaps…Real Sea—we’ll see—and another and another—of water-ships up—and places far away…This is here and between landings—another beach—reach and as quickly discovered—then thrown away…Dragging the lines—of surf’s fall and rise—as waves dash high—-into moonless sky and crash along miles—of sand and shoreline. Sea inhale and exhale—and breathe again and—time marks nothing—when endless and everlasting.
These are the salty ways of salted sea and flecks of foam scatter—along shore-sided shifts of sand from wet-to-dry and dune rise—above and beyond watered edges—before ruined boardwalks remind-nothing-of- something—once savored and watched and known by forgotten ones—once upright writers of the times—and the sounds of ‘days of a future’s past.’ Still! We all cross spaces along these places of—the races in time gathered—and night ships crossing heaven’s ragged ridges…
Woman—warrior—Man—warrior…We will together—if required—die—protecting our children and our homes…Man Warrior—know—as you dine in candle-light with Woman Warrior—She is Equal—She is Everything…Isn’t it interesting—in this ‘paternal society’ of a ‘WTF’—‘Good old Boy’ world—that without Woman Warrior—‘We’—could not physically appear? With her gentle touch—She spins these spits of dancing DNA—touch and born—this day—across these Spinners…
‘Fancy Us’—a world where precious women—walk in day/night safety and precious—men do not know a word called ‘War’…Where—love-is-love and force is—‘Never-Ever’ …Wherever—Whatever—and Never is heaven or hell…A place where—life-is-belonging and where—life is—everyday—Good…Heaven or Luck… No! We create worlds—we maintain worlds and we love our children.
And! Beautiful you are…
‘Black Water’…by The Doobie Brothers
The last two stanzas are so powerful. You have created a utopia with your words.
Hi Marissa…Peace and Love and Family! ‘Tis’ sweet music—donchathink? Wishing you a Wonder—Full week…Phil
Yes, I think!!!
I love this!
Hi Anaïs…Thank you! And—Thanks for sharing your wonderful posts with all of us…Wishing you days of Magic and Smiles…Phil
And thank *you* for your continual support, it’s greatly appreciated. Hoping the Magic and Smiles will spread to include you as well ;)
Nathalie
“Religion has preempted the field of ethics—turning morality against man—and usurped—the highest moral concepts”
This is both true and ironic. A lot of people don’t trust people who aren’t religious, and yet “obedience culture/following religious leaders” can do away with morality as people do what they are told instead of following their conscience. (Which seems to be inborn, if you look at research on six month old’s reactions to cartoon characters that help or hurt.)
Hi Georgia…Thanks for reading the post! Your wonderful example of conscience—‘inborn’ is truth. Wishing you ‘green lights’ in a ‘red light’—world…Phil
I agree..morality is selfish, also narrow minded sometimes dispensed by the view of those who unabashedly condemn others and those who attend church for only social reasons and do not comprehend or see true meaning in the light.
Hi Lana…Thanks! Morality is narrow minded and selfish…Your words regarding condemnation—social reasons and seeing the light is truth…Wishing you days of light and joy…Phil
Wise words here…and I agree with your views on religion…
Hi…Thanks! Religious wars—too many…Wishing you star bright—star light—and—days of sun shine…Phil
Touching and very wise :)
Hi Ina…Thanks! Your posts are always words of information—knowledge and inspiration…Wishing you—days of beauty and nights of star bright—star light…Phil
Aw, thank you, Phil. Likewise with the brightest of stars :)
Wise words and wonderful post, Philip! Thank you for the inspiration and love the song, too!
Hi Lauren…Thanks for you kind words! Love reading your poetry—Thanks for sharing your writing with us…Wishing you days of Gentle winds—Soft curves and Wonder! Phil
You’re welcome and thank you! Have a blessed Friday!