I’m ascending
One rung at a time
Attaining wisdom
Along the way
For no matter the language
That comes and goes
The idea for a poem
I’ve yet to write

In the manner
That cultures
Mix and match
I see evolution
In its simplest form
The lessons of the past
And present
We all must learn
In order to move above

I’m lifting my legs
One stair at a time
Enjoying the scenery
Along the way
Countless others
To the left and right
In realization
We’re all on the same journey
No matter the ladder chosen
How it makes sense
To help one another
On the ascent

In the manner
That certain behavior
Connects all cultures
A handshake    a hug
Facial expression
An entire planet’s souls
Joined together
In a global Namaste

I’m climbing up
One rung at a time
Gaining humility
Along the way
For always above
The sun and moon
As steady reminder
Upon reaching the summit
Do not be afraid
To enter the light

© 2007

1,820 hits as of March 2024


Merry Christmas everyone!

12/22/2007

Author's Note: According to the Kabbalah, Jacob's Ladder, which was disclosed to Jacob in a vision, was a metaphorical representation of the powers of alchemy operating through visible nature. The ladder was a "rainbow," or prismatic staircase, between heaven and earth. Jacob's dream symbolizes a theory of the hermetic creation. There were said to be only two original colors, red and blue, representing spirit and matter. Orange is red mixing with the yellow light of the sun; yellow is the radiance of the sun itself; green is blue and yellow; indigo is blue tinctured with red; and violet is produced by the mingling of red and blue. The sun is alchemic gold, and the moon is alchemic silver. It was believed that all earthly creations were produced through the interaction of these two potent ruling spirits.

Posted on 12/22/2007
Copyright © 2024 Chris Sorrenti