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from the spark of cognizance
at the dawn of awareness
through the ions of fire and conflict
forward past the dark times
beyond the ages of change
into these centuries of new growth
they have kept it
locked in their hearts
burning in their souls
the keepers of the secret
and now
on the threshold of actualization
realizations unfold
its safeguard is the catalyst
it must never be told
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rob kistner © 2011
Hi Rob..another epic piece – reminded me of ‘The Fifth Element’..great use of this week’s word..Jae
Aha!
The muses led me toward the notion of secrets as well…
http://www.kimnelsonwrites.com/2011/03/06/raw-now-better/
A phenomenal poem. I loved every word.
I like this Rob.. leaves the reader wanting, and wondering. Nice write
You have written the preface of a book I want to read.
…seek the story Mike, and let it be yours — be your book… 😉
Aww – how about just a little hint?
If I gave you any more of a hint Mary, the Secret may no longer enjoy the essential safeguard it requires to remain such — and the Keepers have deemed that most unwise… it’s the wonder that gives essence to your life, and it’s the pursuit that gives you purpose… 😉
on the threshold of actualization
realizations unfold ~
Brilliant thought..very nicely said
Like the mystery and the language of this one. What a wonderful secret you have created. Mine is about those questionable 15 minutes. Another kind of secret.
Elizabeth
Very mysterious and wonderful mix of words, sentences, and sentiments that lead us to the mystery.
Wow, great poem. It makes me wonder about the secret and the mystery. Well done!
Excellent poem. I wonder what is the wisdom that has been kept through the ages and why it should not be told. I love the air of mystery that you’ve given to this poem.
Thank you Mad… I invite you to read my response to Mary you will find above… 😉
The essence of secret
Yes, yes Viv — precisely… 😉
Thank you all for your gracious comments and for visiting to read… 😉
The Keeper was a fascinating book about an anointed one who was taught all the memories of past generations. This had that epic feel, and I would dare say the secrets kept are those we will find “on the other side…” Very well done, thoughful, Rob. Thanks. Amy
Mine was a bit darker:
http://sharplittlepencil.wordpress.com/2011/03/07/bound-writers-island/
Whoa, that is unnervingly eerie Amy — I had no knowledge of the story you just related when I wrote this poem… although the two are a bit different in that the purpose in your story is to keep the facts alive to ‘share’, and in my poem the goal is to keep ‘concealment’, I am nonetheless somewhat unsettled by the similarity of their essence — though in retrospect, the meaning of the term ‘keeper’ is such that I am not wholly surprised… thank you for sharing this my sharp little pencil… 😉
Amy, there is an essential question (secret) at the very core of our existence, the answer to which is unknowable to us as temporal beings — but it is the persistent desire to know that has sparked our learning, and inspired us from the beginning, sustaining our quest for enlightenment. Some attempt an explanation that involves a god, a soul, as well as a place of ultimate revelation and permanent reward/punishment such as heaven/hell. However, I am unable to embrace this easy answer, or even to adopt a “belief” that we will ever have a personal answer — because we simply do not ‘know’. Nevertheless, I find the wonder of it all profoundly intriguing… 😉
a wonderful tapestry of wonder…
And you see… the rebel in me wants that secret to be released.
Wisdom of the ages…so many secrets have yet to be revealed to humanity. This is very philosophical and deep. I enjoyed this piece.
Very powerful.. loved the way it is created..
Like it Rob – a stress on responsibility as a keeper
A special meaning as on of the characters in my novel carries the title of Keeper and this describes the role so well
thanks for sharing with One Stop
Yo MoonDW — you have written a novel with a character named Keeper…?
Amazing poem… love your words
Thank you Anthony, you’re very kind… 🙂
Would love to know more about that so well kept secret…
But Dulce, then it wouldn’t be a secret… 😉
Cleverly penned, liked the metaphor running through it Rob, great job x
Love the cryptic buildup throughout your lines and how the time element shifts through the imagery.
Thanks dustus… 🙂
I loved this epic poem. There was such an exciting buildup with a fantastic ending. Must hold on to the secret…. Thank you for sharing!
Well composed little mystery. I believe it’s a preface although it stands alone just fine. Gay
loved the well-kept secret of a well-kept secret…lovely ethereal music…
Ooo, I wanna know, I wanna know! Great poem.
I’d love to know what picture did you visualize while composing this piece?
Fascinating question Gyanban, I had to think back to the writing phase. As is often the case with what I consider my ‘ecstatic’ verse, it is not so much a clear single image, but rather a moving visual feeling or awareness. My mind saw a rushing forward in time, periods and ages falling away, and sentient beings hurtling through this slipstream grappling with this overpowering question, “WHY?” — and a huddle of ‘wise’ entities in hushed exchange, concurring that the answer must remain concealed so as not to disrupt the continuum. It was not clear to me if the answer would ever be revealed, as though infinity pivoted on its safeguard…!
That was unexpected!
well done, the keeper of secrets are the sage or?
I am such a fan of secrets. Not the secrets kept, but the secrets treasured, the ones that make us deeply who we are. I realize some of those are powerful, painful, and safer shared, but your piece seems to tell a more wonderous story. Enjoyed this very much. Thank you.
beautiful intriguing thoughtful…!