the neglected kernel

the self apocalypse is hard, defying but worth it

We accuse the epiphany truth of abstraction,

yet we chase knowledge:

 the unveiled truth that was once abstract.

Loathing to roam in the lightless corridors of self:

we descend to survival mode.

Foolishly, we cut the celestial placenta

with the knives of hubris egos

to  declare the Sovereign of the universe,

yet immortality is out of reach.

Dauntless, we sail through the tangible space that surrounds us, yet we're still on the harbor of the inner noesis.

Hypocritically,

we berate ignorance to glorify the knowing

and callously neglect the insisting truth.

In moments of solitude,

revelation comes manifesting;

wearing the uniform of questions:

why we're here?

what's the purpose of life?

Well, forsake the survival mode;

venture in an introverted self tasting

 and wander into your neglected kernel to glimpse the truth.

Reviews

[Rick Puetter]

Dear Latifa,

A very interesting and thought provoking piece.

Best regards,

Rick

[Latifa]

thank you for the review dear Rick

[Frieda P]

A powerful introspective looking for answers, much food for thought pen'd in such an elegant poem. Sometimes, we're so busy in this frenetic life, we miss the signs entirely.

[Latifa]

thank you for the review dear

[Frieda P]

Was my pleasure Latifa.

[Cody Williams]

Beautifully written piece. Thanks for sharing!

-CW

[Latifa]

thank you Cody

[Tania]

Powerful,beautiful,and lovely poem..

[Latifa]

thank you for the review

[Blake Fodor]

Beautifully composed.......Brilliant phrasing and imagery

[Latifa]

thank you for the review

[Mary Bosworth]

Powerful. I loved the use of words in this one.

[Latifa]

thank you for the review

[John Anderson]

Absolutely lovely poem....soothing and calming. You paint vibrant the colours. BRAVO!

[Latifa]

thank you for the review

[Alfred Kukitz]

You are so ahead of your time. It is astounding to read any ideas you possess. Latifa you just might be a wonder inside a wonder!

[Latifa]

thank you for the review, your words always encourage me

[Keith LaFountaine]

Very well written. Beautiful prose and great flow. Excellent work!

[Latifa]

thank you for the review

[Mark]

Very lofty writing, a deep, thought provoking piece crafted very well. I enjoyed it

[Latifa]

thank you for the review