Ruby medicine

d-pend (73) in inspiration • 7 years ago (edited)

Ruby medicine

original poetry

Now what could hold me back?
I already allowed impulse to devour me:
Made myself a slave to the wretched portion,
Defiled by lack of wisdom and restraint.

Yet though self-eaten, I survived
To renouce that manner of living
And to rise into the much-feared self.

The glorious potential that terrifies,
Pearl song of transmutation and joy.

A midnight swan in the nacre sky,
Phoenix of bismuth and ruby.

Nameless beauty: you are every face,
You are every sin, you are every grace.

You pulled me with a hearthsome fist
Through dregs and disillusionment,
And still you magnetize me to
Some fate unthinkable.

Blessed be the curse
Of my decisions, and
Thy medicine.

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Written by
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1/20/18

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yahialababidi (68) · 7 years ago (edited)

Tantalizingly ambiguous, brother... This couplet drew me in, and resonated:

“The glorious potential that terrifies,
Pearl song of transmutation and joy.”

Strange to think how fear of success in life betrays a greater mistrust of self than our fear of failure. Why else do we call on the Angel and yet are relieved when she does not answer.

I think we are often unwilling to make the great sacrifices that Transformation requires. And yet, and yet, and yet - it is harder and ultimately costs us more (suffering) to remain the same. To Evolve means we’ve been listening 👂🏼

This is what I overhear in your love song to Fate, the Divine or your Higher Self - a deep affirmation & thanksgiving for all, even the blessing of pain as sacred crucible...

May you continue to be drawn by your Longing, Daniel @d-pend

d-pend (73) · 7 years ago

I'm glad you were able to synchronize into that ambiguity - the great expanse - wonderful paradox that is altogether unbearable at times. Not sure I could say it any clearer than you did in your commentary, my friend.

It makes me glad to be able to commiserate on these aspects of our most fundamental quest - to uncover who or what we are - to ask to be shown the truth, and have the bravery to not rescind the order, but to face it, by degrees.

Thank you @yahialababidi.

yahialababidi (68) · 7 years ago

Yes, to dare to answer the call and become who we are, fully... I wish this for you and for myself, brother.

nicholas83 (56) · 7 years ago

I guess this poem speaks to liberation. Breaking from non-physical chains. Seeing oneself through one's lenses, and not through that of another's is what parts of this poem is seeking to convey. Poetry has told me that there are different ways of seeing. And while I view these words through narrow lenses, they still speak volumes to me.

d-pend (73) · 7 years ago

Thanks for contributing your insight, through those endlessly transforming lenses, my friend @nicholas83

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lukakorba (63) · 7 years ago

I interpret this poem as a blend between self-healing and looking outside of oneself for medicine. We are surrounded by many potential healers in our everyday life, some truly have what it takes to assist us in our self-fixing, yet some people are simply fakes with no intrinsic healing values. As we dive into the depths of our ’much -feared’ selves, we tend to find the answers we seek. I really enjoyed the mystery and polarity in this poem. It is a tough one to swallow and digest, as each line pushes us to war; that inner battle we fight our whole lives, but once re-read and fully absorbed, it is of immense value. Thank you so much for sharing! I invite you to read my newest poem a rose overdose if you have some spare time and are interested. Once again, thank you!

dobartim (83) · 7 years ago

New medicine on the wings of the mind, the spirit passes through the wilderness of knowledge through the new words of heavenly creation.
Art flying on the wings of your innovative poetry, you have always been irreplaceable in the new era of spiritual poetry my honest friend @d-pend

d-pend (73) · 7 years ago

You have carried manna through the scourge of dark magic, delivered it to the hungry villagers.
Skyward raised hands receive the tubular mechanics of a metallurgical paradise @dobartim
Gratitude pours like cosmic honey from the space hematite jungle

dobartim (83) · 7 years ago

Thank you for exellent poetry and huge support

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taliakerch (69) · 7 years ago

haha again common wave but in the differeny direction)
you 've medicine in art, and me - in prose ))

magnata (66) · 7 years ago (edited)

Very nice, I think you can devote this poem to God, only because of faith can revive. Thank you I read with pleasure.

d-pend (73) · 7 years ago

Thank you for reading @magnata :-)

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joeysays (45) · 7 years ago

This is so hauntingly beautiful. I can feel the meaning better than I could explain it... I loved this. Great piece. Thanks for sharing! ♡

tatjanastan (75) · 7 years ago

The most important thing is that you survived and everything is ok...Blessed be the curse of Your trying Thai Medicine...

byronictwist (29) · 7 years ago

There are some very nice lines here, in fact the whole piece is, I must admit, quite good!

kingmarxelo (41) · 7 years ago

@d-pend
Thanks for this beautiful poem.. Could feel the emotions and energy flow.. I would love to learn from you.

amiramnoam (70) · 7 years ago

Blessed be the curse
Of my decisions, and
Thy medicine.

top quality lyrics.

himshweta (60) · 7 years ago

Are u a published poet d-pend?

d-pend (73) · 7 years ago

Only on the STEEM blockchain @himshweta ;-)

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himshweta (60) · 7 years ago

You should publish a book I believe.

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d-pend (73) · 7 years ago

Oh, thanks! I will, eventually. :-D

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scantyhairedsamm (39) · 7 years ago

I love how the images relate the poem.. Keep it up steemian

nainaztengra (79) · 7 years ago

Beautiful lines Daniel. Loved it. God bless. Regards Nainaz.
#thealliance

pardeepkumar (56) · 7 years ago

Middle lines of poem are very nice.

tony-duke (66) · 7 years ago

I feel the writers pain and cry for a sort of magical healing from own self,, his own deeds,, even though he tries to muster up some courage to battle and fix up himself,,, fate denies him,,

This was touching,, reading such poetry motivates me to improve more on my writing skills,, i'll stick around more often to learn more and more ..

I am presently doing a campaign to help sync up poets on steemit and to help poetic works to be appreciated,,, i would really love you to be involved in this evolution,,,, pls check my blog out for more details about the campaign,, i dont mean to spam your comments.. Thank you

poetry-vibes (63) · 7 years ago

This is for the first time I read your poem that is firm and poetic. But you have done. You already made me fall in love with your poem. Keep it up and share another excellent poems! 😄

mineopoly (64) · 7 years ago (edited)

The dichotomy!! Wonderful ^-^

Nameless beauty: you are every face,
You are every sin, you are every grace.
...
Blessed be the curse
of my decisions,
and thy medicine.

Sounds like something directly from Genesis chapter 3. In Korean there is a proverb 병주고약주고. Directly translate to: Give Illness and Give Medicine
It means the giver of the problem gives the remedy.
In humanities the "You" that pulls the writer is called the muses. There is a compulsion to keep going. This comes from inside the writer's heart. Socrates' dialog with Phaedrus:

The third kind is the madness of those who are possessed by the Muses

(Phaedrus source)

sameer62 (57) · 7 years ago

wow amazing poetry n photografhy nice post bro 😊😊😊

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fuel4fire (49) · 7 years ago

Nice to read your poetry, while I listen to the music..

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mindhunter07 (50) · 7 years ago

Beautiful post thanks for sharing

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suprspidobatman (32) · 7 years ago

"Sometimes you just need to hide from the world."

https://steemit.com/life/@suprspidobatman/sometimes-you-just-need-to-hide-from-the-world-part-2

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roselover (57) · 7 years ago

A beautiful picture and a wonderful quote

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greene101 (43) · 7 years ago

@d-pend wow nice your photography.ture good sir

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babangsunan (50) · 7 years ago

Good nice my friends

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omedina88 (49) · 7 years ago

Justo la medicina que necesito, buen poema

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kelgreen (50) · 7 years ago

You pulled me with a hearthsome fist
Through dregs and disillusionment,
And still you magnetize me to
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masterpiz (48) · 7 years ago

Now what could hold me back?
when I've already given in.
And nothing for the journey I lack..

nice work

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commonlink (30) · 7 years ago

beautiful!

"Yet though self-eaten, I survived
To renouce that manner of living
And to rise into the much-feared self."

Spectacular - !

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rezamusic (58) · 7 years ago

Wow..wow..wow, Nice @d-pend

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akkha (59) · 7 years ago

Wow ! outstanding one !! You have magic on your hand !! Love this poem !! Became fan of your work !! Followed you @d-pend !

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shivohum2015 (65) · 7 years ago

The glorious potential that terrifies, Pearl song of transmutation and joy.

So beautiful line it is...and I am really touched by this poem...

Thank you so much @d-pend and Have a great day.

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noog (43) · 7 years ago

Saludos, gran poema. te invito a leer los poemas que escribi los cuales los puedes encontrar en mi pagina. feliz dia.

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papillon-14 (40) · 7 years ago

This poetic is nothing but creativity on display. Still wondering how you did the format.

"Cast away greedy days to start living.
✨ Graceful now I am trying" You said those lines and I heard you pretty good. Reading things like this makes a quality man. Blessings to you man

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