Truth And The Disappearing Feet

Truth And The Disappearing Feet

A Poem by Tara

 

 

i've noticed when you begin to tell the Truth
you cannot feel your feet anymore.
it's as if they've disappeared.
like the truth is testing you :
"can you make it without your feet?"
and funny that the numbness begins there,
as if the Truth is daring you.
"come on, keep it up, next it will be your legs
then your hips, your stomach, your chest".
soon before you know it
you will have disappeared completely.
and then what?
do you get a new body?
a new mind?
a new spirit?
will you see the you that's been hidden
under all of your lies and deceptions?

© 2008 Tara


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what a fascinating concept. how truth and freedom make you alien to your body. the phsycial.

it reminds of me of scuba diving. learning to let go of gravity and the limitations of the body.

this is a simple, straightforward beautiful look at how serious the journey to truth it. the scary realization... are you ready to let go? oftentimes we aren't.



Posted 15 Years Ago


i was compelled to read this because of a similar write i just posted..lol
Mine is a lot differentand yet it is not.
ths is truly one of your best, and your writing surprises me with its insight each time i read a new one.
You are one of my faves to read on this site, and i do not just say that to anyone...

Posted 16 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Very interesting concept.
Quite original, I think.

Why can't you feel your feet when you tell the truth?
Is it the the lies that hold us down?
Hm...



Posted 16 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.


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Tara
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Long Island, NY



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