Perspectives
A dimensional understanding in a poem
PERSPECTIVES, the poem
Light and shade, and perspective are the only two means
Of understanding — that which is reflected
Upon the retina of the eye — is three dimensional.
The actual reflection is two dimensional –
Like Primitive and Egyptian drawings.
Learning about and experiencing
Light and shade, and perspective — is required
Before the mind knows –
The mind in three dimensions.
However, our fine-tuned
Highly complex human mechanism
Has a soul with an inner mind — and an inner eye.
If we look at an object — from different perspectives –
Reflecting each on the retina of the eye-
It is automatically filed in the brain.
Then, when we close our eyes, from the soul
Comes the ‘idea’ to put it all together
And the ability to do so.
If the soul has the capacity — to make whole,
Make three-dimensional, a visual object,
Can it not also make whole –
The separation of beliefs and ideas
Between different people?
The prime pre-requisite is the willingness
To stand at each and every point or position
Of each and every different person –
Who is viewing the fact — the knowledge –
the idea — that is in question.
When you take all these perspectives — without dogma
To the inner mind in the inner soul,
An amazing thing takes place.
Each perspective is right — from that point of view.
And their differences, rather than clashing –
Rather than agreeing –
Make a harmony of different melodies.
And it all adds depth, dimension and perspective
To a wholistic life –
Vibrating with chiaroscuro.
Thank you to all my readers, and I look forward to hearing all your perspectives. You can reach me also on email: shirley@pastpresentfuturebook.com
