There’s a mystical place where records are kept
since time immemorial and eternally on.
Where every word that’s been uttered
and every thought that’s gone out and all deeds
that have been acted are being tallied and heeded.
It exists in a realm beyond our senses,
but the ancient ones who know and speak of this place
have passed on to us this astonishing lore.
It’s a library in the ethers for all perception and knowledge
from since and before the beginning of all matter.
It’s the universal mind that houses these accounts
holding and storing them for time ever after.
Some say it can be accessed through a gateway within
if we but resource it through our subconscious therein.
And when the time comes that we slip from these shells,
entry will be had to review our life’s course
and will assist with the choosing of our subsequent return.
It’s said that they’re used to place judgment upon us
when we leave this place called Earth behind us.
But the judgment is used for our benefit and advantage
to propel us onward towards our inner transcendence.
My entry for Thursday Poet’s Rally: http://thursdaypoetsrallypoetry.blogspot.com/
booguloo
/ May 15, 2011Interesting.
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Bodhirose
/ May 16, 2011It is isn’t it.
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jgavinallan
/ May 16, 2011Gayle:
I read this with my mouth open. It is something to read and read and read again. Not only due to my small brain, but also that deep meaning.
The last lines about death(I think) being just a way to attain a higher level of existence is pure Buddha…skinny or tubby.
Very well done. I will read again. I feel on a higher plain of existence, already
loved it—Jaye xoxoxoxo
PS: Different from anything else before…pure talent
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Bodhirose
/ May 16, 2011Hahaha! I know you’re being serious here, Jaye, but you are very comical at times (skinny or tubby)–and the reference to your small brain. You don’t have a small brain!!
Yes, there is a deep meaning here–see your brain saw that just fine. 🙂
So glad you loved it, Jaye–that made me happy.
Hugs,
Gayle xoxo
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trisha
/ May 16, 2011this is fantastic gayle. loved the expertise with which you wrote this piece. it truly is brilliant.
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Bodhirose
/ May 16, 2011I was inspired by the topic. It’s always fascinated me. Thanks, Trisha, you are always so kind in your praise for me.
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trisha
/ May 17, 2011so are you 🙂
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Blossom Dreams
/ May 16, 2011And this could be quite scary, if it was not for your final lines “But the judgment is used for our benefit and advantage to propel us onward towards our inner transcendence.”
Thank goodness for that – otherwise I would be in trouble 😀
An amazing poem, by the way!!!
Chloe xx
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Bodhirose
/ May 17, 2011Yes, it could be quite scary–I think we’d all be in trouble! 🙂
Thanks, Chloe–I’m glad you liked it.
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Meg
/ May 18, 2011This piece is beautifully written. I really really love it. It makes me think a science fiction story could be written from it. (oh my brain will be judged on making science fiction out of reality and dreams). Just ❤
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Bodhirose
/ May 18, 2011Your kind comment makes me very happy, Meg. Thank you so very much.
Hey, maybe it would make for a good SciFi story–why not. xoxo
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Isabel Bush
/ May 19, 2011Wondeful. deep with meaning. a lot can be said about “inner transcendance”
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Bodhirose
/ May 20, 2011Thank you, Isabel for your thoughtful comment and visit–I appreciate it.
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The Lonely Recluse
/ May 19, 2011A fascinating poem. Love the whole description. It almost reminds me of Death’s library in the Discworld series, the way that everyone’s life is recorded there. Really fun and intresting, greatly enjoyed.
The Lonely Recluse.
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Bodhirose
/ May 20, 2011Thanks, TLR. I’m not familiar with what you are referring to here but there is a basis of “truth” to what I have written–depending on whether or not you believe or not.
So glad you liked this.
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Marlee-I Mystic
/ May 19, 2011Thought provoking piece. It brought to light many concepts that I am familiar with but you put in in such a different light. Thank you!
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Bodhirose
/ May 20, 2011Thank you, Marlee–I’m glad it was thought provoking for you. And thanks for your visit. xoxo
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JL Dodge
/ May 19, 2011This is very enjoyable !
Happy Rally !
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Bodhirose
/ May 20, 2011So glad it was, JL.
Happy Rally!
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glh
/ May 19, 2011Interesting metaphysical exploration. Certainly thought provoking!
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Bodhirose
/ May 20, 2011It’s a subject that has always fascinated me. Thank you for your comment, GLH.
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Life: Between the lines
/ May 20, 2011a spiritual read…I liked the flow. Have fun at the rally!
http://lynnaima.wordpress.com/2011/05/20/the-spirit-of-the-sand-boa/
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Bodhirose
/ May 20, 2011I’m glad you liked this. I hope you enjoy the rally too! xoxo
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ALIVE aLwaYs
/ May 20, 2011Akashic records, I wish I could access them,
Nice poem, touch of spirituality.
It is so fascinating, the tale of cosmos.
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Bodhirose
/ May 20, 2011Maybe we both will be able to someday–I’m fascinated too! Thanks so much for your nice comment and visit. xoxo
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Jamie Dedes
/ May 20, 2011I first read about this in the 60s when I read Edgar Casey and have been intrigued by it since. There’s a certain poetry to the idea of it and so I find it delightful that you’ve actually written a poem. Lovely and graceful. 🙂
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Bodhirose
/ May 20, 2011I read some of Edgar Cayce too back in the early 70s–perhaps that’s when I first became aware of this and like you had remained intrigued ever since.
Thank you for sharing your awareness of this, Jamie–and happy you enjoyed my writing. 🙂
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Jingle
/ May 20, 2011there are always two sides of stories,
each one has a reason,
lovely information and conclusions…
🙂
Happy Rally.
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Bodhirose
/ May 20, 2011Yes, there are always two sides, Jingle. Thanks for coming by today.
Happy Rally! 🙂
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mindlovemisery
/ May 21, 2011Very captivating story =)
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Bodhirose
/ May 21, 2011Thank you.
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Harry Nicholson
/ May 21, 2011Three sadhus for that poem! A walk through Universal mind (Alaya Vijnana?). You chose the right picture – is that where karmic records are deposide?
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Bodhirose
/ May 21, 2011Three sadhus? That’s the most I’ve gotten yet! Yes, that’s where karmic records are deposited.
Thank you, Harry–I appreciate your wonderful comment for me.
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Harry Nicholson
/ May 21, 2011Sorry – should read ‘deposited’ – my fingers are weary from gardening.
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Bodhirose
/ May 21, 2011I knew what you meant. 🙂
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yelena m.
/ May 21, 2011Gayle..i don’t have enough words these days..but just wanted to say that this piece is amazing…a delight to read and ponder on..thank you a lot.
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Bodhirose
/ May 21, 2011Thank you sincerely, Yelena. Your words were plenty–I appreciate your visit. I’m very happy you like this.
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Someone is Special
/ May 22, 2011interesting gayle.. i’m loving it.. Here is my rally post, ~ come on idiot, you are for me ~
! Happy Sunday !
Someone is Special
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Bodhirose
/ May 22, 2011So happy you’re loving this, SIS! Thank you.
Happy Sunday and Happy Rally! xoxo
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TeriC
/ May 22, 2011Wow, that was deep and so beautiful!
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Bodhirose
/ May 22, 2011What a lovely compliment–thank you, Teri.
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Ms. Queenly
/ May 24, 2011In a way, its a concept that scary and overwhelming to think about. A very thought-provoking piece, Rose.
Ms. Queenly
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Bodhirose
/ May 24, 2011I would have to agree that it’s a pretty daunting thought. Thanks for coming by and commenting.
Gayle
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dragonkatet
/ May 26, 2011Working, as I do, in a library, I absolutely loved this! You described the concept so well in this that anyone could understand it, and yet, you always have such a music to your writing, too. You do know the rhythms and beats of the enlightened soul well, I have no doubt. Let’s hope that if we DO return, it is by choice as a bodhisattva! 😀
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Bodhirose
/ May 27, 2011Oh, I’m right there with you, if we do come back may it be by choice as a bodhisattva. You speak my language!
Thanks for a wonderful comment. xoxo
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