Ode to Emptiness
By rama devi nina, 16th Jan 2012 | Follow this author
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I've been contemplating silence lately...so this page uses a combination of prose, music and poetry to explore the spiritual relevance of silence and reflection for every avenue and area of life. Click on links for meditative music videos and journeys through Japanese gardens.
- Reflections on Silence and Breath
- Sonnet Ode to the Music Rest
- Free Verse Ode to the Music Rest (I)
- Free Verse Ode to the Music Rest (II)
- senryu ode to the music rest
- Conclusion: Nothing is Solid (Philosophical Sonnet)
- Sources, Wikinut and More Poetic Essays...
Reflections on Silence and Breath
I've become enamored with the emptiness of pauses between notes, between words, between breaths...because they remind me of the true nature of mind and consciousness.
Standing at the center of life's compass--the pause between the in-breath and the out-breath where all is stillness--we are empowered to imbibe peace whichever way the pendulum happens to swing.
Like the cinema screen that remains empty (by nature) no matter how many various scenes are projected upon it, emptiness reminds us that the image we see in the mirror does not fundamentally exist except through our perception...it is a projected image that disappears when we cease looking at it.
Sonnet Ode to the Music Rest
Creative, finely cadenced artistry,
weaves counterpoint with melodies refined,
producing auditory poetry
that elevates the height of human mind.
Elation is the voice of inspiration—
the quest of all who wish to be a guest
in citadels of lofty concentration
where finest silence find’s its peacefulness.
Cacophonies’ contempt becomes exempt
from momentary stillness of the rest
between the fluid tones whose flow preempts
the probe of mystic inward-centeredness.
Accentuating silence using sound,
ironically, makes music more profound.
Free Verse Ode to the Music Rest (I)
In musical composition,
pauses
prove as key to phrasing
as strings of notes.
Intermittent hush
assists melody's natural flow.
Stillness prompts and probes
reflections
that conjure the commentaries
of notes.
Free Verse Ode to the Music Rest (II)
An active life
devoid of contemplation
becomes a chaotic orchestra--
a cacophony for the ear.
A life
punctuated
by peaceful insight
becomes a magnum opus
accentuating the genius of stillness
through harmonic refrain.
When a Master speaks,
hearts listen.
senryu ode to the music rest
I)
As water weaves its way
through solid rock,
our spirit finds its route
through
silent talk.
II)
pauses between breaths
are like unstressed music rests
holistic silence
Conclusion: Nothing is Solid (Philosophical Sonnet)
As if a lens has opened my third eye,
an iridescent sphere has flourished forth,
as soft blue pear illumines inner sky,
augmenting meditation's inner worth.
A dance of light beams swirl within creation;
and nothing is as solid as it seems.
These hurling rays prove we are all relations
with kinship shared in spiritual genes.
See, everything depends upon a shift
in attitude, with mind empty of thought.
Our customary boat must set adrift,
releasing chains of concepts we've been taught.
New formula of Relativity
denotes the truth of our divinity.
Sources, Wikinut and More Poetic Essays...
If you liked this page, you may enjoy:
*Silent Eloquence
*In the Light of Contemplative Spiritual Awareness
*Mantras--Whispers of Eternity
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Artwork sources:
*Buddha Painting
By Hintha (Own work) , via Wikimedia Commons
Pictures:
*Lotus Bud By Rg2 (Own Work) from via Wikimedia Commons
*Sacred Lotus By T.Voekler (Own work) , via Wikimedia Commons
*Lotus (Nelumbo nuciferal) By Shin-改 (Shin-改's file) , via Wikimedia Commons
*Lotus By T.Voekler (Own work) , via Wikimedia Commons
*Eye in the Sky by Nasa from via Wikimedia Commons
*Water, Sand and Rock Dave Fergusson , via Wikimedia Commons
*Iridescence By Mila Zinkova (Own work) , via Wikimedia Commons
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16th Jan 2012 (#)
beautiful!
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16th Jan 2012 (#)
*thank you* :)
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16th Jan 2012 (#)
From the very first word, my attention was with you. Thanks for inviting everyone in.
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16th Jan 2012 (#)
Thanks for accepting the invitation! and for your kind comments, David. Missed hearing from you!
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16th Jan 2012 (#)
Silence has always spoken to my heart rama devi nina and so does your inspiring poetry...always beauty and wisdom...thank you!...:0)
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16th Jan 2012 (#)
Sweet sister--I feel the same about you and your poetry. Blessings...rd
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16th Jan 2012 (#)
Silence is golden - one of the first sentenses I remember from my childhood days. Another - God is love. English is not my mother tongue and these two often play back in my thoughts. You have eloquently spoken about silence and the meaning of pauses between our breaths. These thoughts should forever be remembered when I see the gadgets taking over the lives of the young, who listen to music (sometimes just noise to others) and having less attention span than that of the proverbial gnat! One needs to contemplate about life more often now as we are left to own devises and come to rue our choices too late. Thanks Rama-ji for your words of wisdom - siva
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16th Jan 2012 (#)
Sivaji-it's always a treat to hear from you. thanks for your golden, glowing comment. Blessings-rd
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16th Jan 2012 (#)
You're poetry is so fantastic and beautiful, it strikes radiantly into my inner core. Great Star Page, Rd.
And HAPPY BIRTHDAY, dear friend!
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16th Jan 2012 (#)
Wow, thanks Buzz! :-))) Your comment strikes radiantly o the core too!
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16th Jan 2012 (#)
A beautifully composed poem.
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16th Jan 2012 (#)
Thank you Jerry!~ Glad you stopped by. :)
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16th Jan 2012 (#)
I can only repeat the comments aleady made. I am sure there must be a published book of your poems.
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17th Jan 2012 (#)
Thank you dear---Planning to publish poetry e-books soon. ;)
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16th Jan 2012 (#)
Simply sublime - and the images are a knock-out. Congrats on your star page, sir.
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17th Jan 2012 (#)
Thanks Sheila! :-)) great to hear from you.
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16th Jan 2012 (#)
that was a good poem
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17th Jan 2012 (#)
Thank you for reading 'hereiam!" :-))
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17th Jan 2012 (#)
An excellent write up thanks for the interesting
info...
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17th Jan 2012 (#)
Thanks...what info?
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17th Jan 2012 (#)
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17th Jan 2012 (#)
Though emptiness speaks infinitely large volumes, I was not able to post an empty comment, but I feel I said many things by adding the 'dotty sphere', I don't really have words to say but 'be myself in the silence' you created!
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17th Jan 2012 (#)
I love your single-dotty-sphere comment as much as this one, Rathnashikamani-ji! :)
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17th Jan 2012 (#)
I hope you do not mind but... I like this page to a poem I am publishing- it and you so inspired me my dear friend....
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18th Jan 2012 (#)
Wonderful--of course i do not mind! You inspire me as well, dear Delicia. :-))
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17th Jan 2012 (#)
Linked and liked:0)
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18th Jan 2012 (#)
Thank you dear friend! So kind of you. *Hugs*, rd
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26th Jan 2012 (#)
The link to "Third Eye Chakra Meditation (Ajna)" is amazing, and I enjoyed the meditative music in that video.
The comments on the video are instructive and opens up a new horizon for the learners.
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26th Jan 2012 (#)
Thanks so much Rathnishikamaniji--Appreciate your kind comments...
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26th Jan 2012 (#)
How loudly the emptiness shouts to my soul through the words of this poem. Those pics are exquisite too, a true work of art my friend, thank you.
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27th Jan 2012 (#)
Oh wow-- TP! Your response is very uplifting. ;-)) Thank you so much.
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6th Feb 2012 (#)
Just great writing and then adding the images, makes it a lovely work of art. Just lovely! Congrats on the star page, it is well deserved. Thank you for sharing.:)
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7th Feb 2012 (#)
Thanks so much for your kind comments, Denise. ;-)
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16th Feb 2012 (#)
Beautiful, thanks!
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17th Feb 2012 (#)
Thank you NG! :-))
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18th Mar 2012 (#)
This is totally gorgeous Rama..you are amazing...
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18th Mar 2012 (#)
Wow, thanks C! :)
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