In craving, we suffer. In being dissatisfied with our lives, we imprison ourselves in misery. Yet, how many of us, given the opportunity to be free, are ready for true liberation?
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"So oftentimes it happens that we live our lives in chains, and we never even know we have the key." - The Eagles (Already Gone)
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Photo: Dewang Gupta
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When the bird of truth comes
at dawn
to play at my feet,
should I wake you
Will you rise?
Will you come?
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When I look into the river
and see, not me, but us,
should I call you?
And if I call you,
Will you look?
And if you look,
will you see?
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If, while wandering in the wilder-ness,
I stumble unto the path
of light,
dare I beckon you?
And if I interrupt you,
will you hurry?
Will you care?
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When a song comes to me,
through me,
a wave of love
to wash the world away
in the middle of the night,
should I wake you?
Will you wake up
and sing with me?
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When I awaken from this dream,
not in, but as light,
should I reach for you?
Will you fear or embrace
your self?
Will you rise and be
free?
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Copyright 2022 by M. E. Forbes