The best that I can do is live as if my soul can fly

[Bluebear]

LEARNING TO FLY
Alan Nordstrom

I do believe the human soul evolves:
That in one lifetime (and perhaps some others)
It strives for health and wholeness, which resolves
An issue over which cool reason hovers.

What reason can’t conceive, I shall believe;
It looks around for better evidence
And sees how many never do achieve
Such wisdom (not to mention common sense),

And it despairs of our potential to
Awake, arise and fly to something higher,
to reach a keener consciousness and do
what proves we can transcend this Earthly mire.

The best that I can do is live as if
my soul can fly, as I approach the cliff.

http://alan-nordstrom.blogspot.com/

[MuseRider]

1. Wow.

Thanks for this link. I like what I saw just on the front page. Very nice, very thoughtful and thought provoking.

[Bluebear]

2. My pleasure.

A recent discovery for me and yes, thoughtful is a perfect word to describe his work!

[That Is Quite Enough]

3. I second this sentiment.

[blondeatlast]

4. What a great site; bookmarked for when I need a lift. Love the poem

you posted; the sentiment is perfect for a new year.

k/r

[Gregorian]

5. Surprisingly inspiring.

I don't know why I clicked the link. I thought it would be more bs. I was wrong. I love this kind of Real stuff.

[marmar]

6. That's achingly beautiful......

And hopefully we're all striving for health and wholeness. ..... Works in progress, we are.