Kundalini

A poem on Chakra

Kundalini

She is coiled and subtle

In her poise

Never stirred or wakened by

Worldly noise

 

A breath in one portal

A death out; the mortal

 

She rises up when aroused

A most peaceful state

From the base where she’s been housed

Conjures this fate

 

A breath in one portal

A death out; the mortal

 

Bring her up to the thousand petals

In channel and sanctuary for seven

Putting to rest your personal devils

She floats up, transcends

 

A breath in one portal

A death out; the mortal

 

What she touches awakens and transforms

A changeling powerfully true

There is no turning back; eyes to norm

Fundamentally different psychology: you.

 

A breath in one portal

A death out; the mortal

Author's Note

Reviews

[dan]

Another fine piece you've written, at first so seemingly abstract but on second read the fabric that is seemingly torn begins again and goes on the mend. Your writing has taken on a texture and complexity that defies some readers from dismantling it and analyzing the parts; it must be read and absorbed in its entirety, like an intricate Yes song. Great music to go with it! Thanks for sharing with all of us. take care...dan

[modtoddinc]

Thank you kind sir, this is one I plan to work with some more... This first attempt is not quite everything I envisioned it to say, but I felt compelled to publish it in its raw form and revisit it from time to time, allowing for its formentation and growth within my own consciousness. Thank you for all your kindness.peace, Todd

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[Coyote Poetry]

I like how you use the language.
"Bring her up to the thousand petals
In channel and sanctuary for seven
Putting to rest your personal devils
She floats up, transcends"
The above lines stood out for me. The repetition gave strength and meaning to your words. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

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And the Light inside rises to the crest :) May your river flow free all your days, dear poet

[alf]

Hi Todd. First up, loved the format!! loved the repetition, like a refrain!! but actually an enforcement. This has all the hallmarks of meditation!!! Breathe in breathe out, goodness in bad vibes out, at least that is my reading of this poem. Love the way you personified the action of the tranquillity meditation brings. Well expressed poem, and a very serene read!! alf

[AaronFreitas]

Nice write... provided awesome imagery. Good work my friend :)

[modtoddinc]

Much appreciated, thanks for the visit and comment.

~peace, Todd

[Jamestown]

Well penned!
The thought provoking and imagery filled,
Thanks for sharing and b-blessed!

[modtoddinc]

Thank you sir, appreciate the kind words and time you took to read my work.

~peace, Todd

[wordman]

sounds like a dangerous creature

[modtoddinc]

Hmm, not sure I see the danger,(fyi - if unfamiliar..) Kundalini is a psycho-spiritual energy, the energy of the consciousness, which is thought to reside within the sleeping body, and is aroused either through spiritual discipline or spontaneously to bring new states of consciousness, including mystical illumination. I appreciate the time you took to read and comment.

~peace, Todd

[ANTO]

Thanks for the RR Todd.
I really got the feel for this one with the breathing reprise repeated between verses. A cool device you used there to pace the reader.
The imagery is powerful in this, fitting with the theme.

[modtoddinc]

Appreciate the read and review.

~peace, Todd