Wilderness

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Wilderness

By Jane Tawel

November 26, 2024

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In a certain moment,

a peace comes over me,

unasked for,

Gift.

And I am glad to be in the Wilderness

with You.

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I was part and particle

of the masses and

Mass hysteria

of all that thinks

it knows and is.

The noise filled me

but never fulfilled its promises.

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But now that I, alone, do wander

through this path-y, spiraling Life,

and wonder through

this endless, fleeting Time,

I know the Mountain never speaks,

except within my aching, still-born heart.

© Jane Tawel, 2024

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Jane Tawel

Still not old enough to know better. I root around and explore ideas in philosophy, spirituality, poetry, Judeo-Christian Worldview, family, relationships, and art. Often torn between encouragement & self-directed chastisement, I may sputter, but I still keep trying to move forward.

2 thoughts on “Wilderness”

  2. Jane,

    I have found healing and peace on forest trails of all kinds. Your poem was relatable.

    I am intrigued by these lines,

    “I was part and particle

    of the masses and

    Mass hysteria

    of all that thinks

    it knows and is.”

    Wishing you wellness,

    Ali

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