Homily #3: Inside, Outside, Upside-Down
By Jane Tawel
February 13, 2021
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Reflection.
Introspection.
How does your garden grow?
Merrily, merrily or usually contrarily;
It is rarely in what one thinks one knows.
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There is an inside swirling,
with thoughts and fears and broken bits galore;
and feelings unrestrained take the helm most times
and leave reason and worth cast ashore.
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The outside waits and wanders
through labyrinths of time;
But whether future, past or now,
we very often find,
that outside does not translate in
unless we introspect
on whether demon or divine
our words and deeds reflect.
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If we could wear our insides, out,
and see others’ outsides for what’s within;
we’d live as we were meant to live
in Harmonious Garden once again.
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Oh, the world is right-side-up most days.
Yes, that is tragically true.
But if we’d live more upside-down,
— You loving me — I loving you —
We’d see reflected not Narcissus,
but souls that bear fruit most delicious.
The Tree of Evil and of Good
would make us into what we should
think and feel and do and be.
For Love turns all things topsy-turvy.
My insides out, your outsides in;
Eternal Life then re-begins.
©Jane Tawel 2021
Jane Tawel 
Well written
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Athira: Thank you so much for taking the time to read and comment. Peace, Jane
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Thought-provoking and sensitive.
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Byungafallgren: I am always humbled by your taking the time and your kind comments. You are a glorious poet and I appreciate your graciousness to me. Shalom, Jane
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Thank you so much for your kind word, Jane.
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Very deeply felt and expressed my dear Jane. All that is within and on the outside is everything. We are all and all is within us. I love the picture you paired with these touching words too🥰🙌
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Ladysag77: Thank you so much for your treasured comments. You are wise and wonderful and I appreciate you so much, Jane
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It’s a pleasure for me to read your blog..Thank you
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