Hardships of the Gorge

Steve Wilson, M.A., L.P. — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 02:39:50 +0000

So many years walking the path,
At the edge of the gorge, I have finally arrived.
A steep embankment separates me from unknown territory.
Eyes mist as clouds fill in the valley
Obscuring the view.

I take a final 360° scan
Behind me, the residue of relationships past
Spiral and revolve—I recognize the familiar, familial patterns.
It had to be like this.
To my right, like steeping tea, Samadhi Power percolates.
To my left, my ancient clan finds me again, urging me on.
Where I stand, bottomless loneliness and grief well up, breaking the surface
The hardships of all my life replayed for a final rerun before a new season.

Ahead of me, my muse beckons
One step more and I will be farther away from home than I have ever been.
Not courage, not strategy, not will
But unadulterated love moves my foot forward.

Poems of Intrepid Spirituality

Steve Wilson, M.A., L.P. — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 00:30:41 +0000

These poems chronicle the spiritual development of the soul passing through its dark night. All spiritual aspirants eventually encounter the darker side of their nature. These poems are a modern version of this age-old process, chronicled elsewhere by the likes of Saint John of the cross, Saint Theresa of Avila, Rumi, and Kabir. As we open to the cosmos, the spiritual light shines in on those dark places lurking deep in our shadows. The light brightens our souls, purifies them, bathes them with its radiance, leaving us naked and vulnerable. The spirit grabs those who have willed their way to God, shaking them up and transforming their world, teaching the lesson of surrender. Approaching unity consciousness the distinctions of the dual world melt into each other as our soul merges with the Spirit.

From the initial shock of descent to the eventual opening of light, love, and compassion, we have a chance to follow a soul on its definitive journey. This is a journey we all take in time. A journey we take with a trajectory beyond time straight into the heart of Eternity.

Intrepid Poetry

Hardships of the Gorge

Poems of Intrepid Spirituality