tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18842286.post6486871593934277798..comments2024-02-26T09:30:54.111-06:00Comments on Domine, da mihi hanc aquam!: No future in parablesFr. Philip Powell, OPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14970857401221305221noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18842286.post-55116242953654588842009-07-28T04:55:17.908-05:002009-07-28T04:55:17.908-05:00"How does it change your day to believe for e..."How does it change your day to believe for even a minute or two that the foundations of the world rest on the kingdom of God? "<br /><br />gotta tell ya, it relaxes and calms me. in those fleeting moments that I wholly believe it....but alas, I am human and prone to doubt and question and over analyze.<br /><br />I once heard of a poet (I don't remember who now) getting asked to "explain" his poem...his answer was "you want me to say it WORSE??"<br /><br />and, this is also why I never share my poetry. I don't want someone trying to "figure out" what it "means" or "analyzing" it. or searching for the "deeper meanings". Poetry is for what Steven King refers to as the basement of your brain. Where the guys work in the dark sorting the boxes...packing unpacking sifting trashing stacking....it's all done under your level of consciousness and is the most important ground work for your experiences.<br /><br />This is where music and poetry...and yes, also parables and prayer "touch" us. This is where we absorb and assimilate what we cannot explain.<br /><br />This is where the Spirit resides....MightyMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02563721884001643857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18842286.post-71349391444309742942009-07-27T20:16:17.909-05:002009-07-27T20:16:17.909-05:00Billiam,
A book on de-coding poetry? I hope not!...Billiam,<br /><br />A book on de-coding poetry? I hope not! Poetry is not code.Fr. Philip Powell, OPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14970857401221305221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18842286.post-14287769812784483212009-07-27T19:42:17.756-05:002009-07-27T19:42:17.756-05:00Father,
That last question is a great source for m...Father,<br />That last question is a great source for meditation. Thanks and God Bless!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15124468084334204166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18842286.post-50522064849130809612009-07-27T15:58:14.946-05:002009-07-27T15:58:14.946-05:00In my early youth, frustration drove me away. As I...In my early youth, frustration drove me away. As I've matured, it has, as you say, driven me to seek further that which eludes me. I will say, however, that some poetry deserves to be eluded.. ;-) I never looked at decoding poetry. Is there a book on that, since I'll not be able to take your class?Billiamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15489132492383133253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18842286.post-65918797848170470102009-07-27T15:48:15.824-05:002009-07-27T15:48:15.824-05:00Billiam, you do! My suggestion is a bit cheeky......Billiam, you do! My suggestion is a bit cheeky...although if one allows frustration to drive one to further seeking....Fr. Philip Powell, OPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14970857401221305221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18842286.post-17566738495799805532009-07-27T15:27:15.050-05:002009-07-27T15:27:15.050-05:00I was always taught that the beginning of Wisdom i...I was always taught that the beginning of Wisdom is realizing how much you don't know. After that humbling admission, the journey can begin, with less interference from arrogance. Also, the more I study the Bible, the more knowledge the parables impart. Do I have it right?Billiamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15489132492383133253noreply@blogger.com