1985-01-27

               Every story or fable about the Masters
                 misleads us, subtly.
               We see how they are
                 and translate it to see ourselves, there.
               And, thus, when we imagine ourselves as they are,
                 we always see ourselves
                   through the eyes of others.
               It's again the difference between
                 being and trying to be.
               We must find the secret within us.
                 Utterly disconnected from
                   all imaginings, posings and motives.
               We must become the light of unity
                 unto ourselves,
                    born only of ourselves.
                                 gallagher
                                 27 Jan 1985

— Copyright 1965-2008 by Dennis Gallagher —

3 Responses to “1985-01-27”

  1. Dennis,
    “We must find the secret within us.
    Utterly disconnected from
    all imaginings, posings and motives.
    We must become the light of unity
    unto ourselves,
    born only of ourselves.”

    I’ve never read anything so honest, so true, so brave indeed! Your words… these and many others… have been with me in the past few days, have touched me deeply, have brought recognition and joy in the knowledge that there others, in this world, who try to see beyond self, who try to be awake…
    genuinely and honestly so. Your poetry is a beautiful discovery, thank you for sharing it and friendly greetings from France! (I found you through The Culturium :-))

    Laura

  2. Dennis,
    “We must find the secret within us.
    Utterly disconnected from
    all imaginings, posings and motives.
    We must become the light of unity
    unto ourselves,
    born only of ourselves.”

    I’ve never read anything so honest, so true, so brave indeed! Your words… these and many others… have been with me in the past few days, have touched me deeply, have brought recognition and joy in the knowledge that there others, in this world, who try to see beyond self, who try to be awake… genuinely and honestly so. Your poetry is a beautiful discovery, thank you for sharing it and friendly greetings from France! (I found you through The Culturium :-))

    Laura

  3. Dennis says:

    That was very sweet, Laura. Thank you for you kind words.

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