Devotional Poetry

Varieties of Existence

Varieties of Existence:
Two Interrelated Poems

Poem 1:
Philosophical Questions

Are we images
in somebody else's dream;
illusions to be dispelled
with a waking scream?

Is this incongruity,
that we call reality,
part of a greater existence?

The varieties of existence
are limited
to the stations of
                             Deity,
                             Prophethood,
                             and Servitude.

The darkness quivers,
as the rising light dispels
the legions of hate.

Poem 2:
Meditation on Existence

Deity

The hidden essence of reality
shines bright!

Transcendent concepts:
inaccessibility of The Deity;
no physical sign reveals
either absence or presence.

God is defined,
as creation's ultimate Cause;
The Preexistent,
eternal reality
that does not perish;
The Everlasting presence
that does not decline;
Self-Subsisting entity
that does not alter;
The Unknowable Essence.

Prophethood

Manifestation
of reality's essence!

Mirrors reflecting
the sun of divinity
to humanity.

From the beginning
that has no beginning they
stepped out of light's veil;
revealing the Primal Will;
revealing the Word of God;
conduits of the Holy Spirit.

To the end
that will have no end
they continue
to manifest God;
renewing His ancient faith
and bestowing eternal life.

Servitude

Creations
of the essence of reality!

Cheval glasses reflecting
the mirrors of divinity--
who reflect God's attributes.

To believe
or not to believe
is free will's choice;
In the fire of tests
soul ascends
the degrees of perfection;
soul's limitation
is the station of servitude.

Poet's Note: ▼

Both of these poems were originally written sometime in 148 B.E. The original title of "Poem 1: Philosophical Questions" was Verbum Sapienti, which I think had to do with words and wisdom. "Poem 2: Meditations on Existence" was title Varieties of Existence.