The Spirit of Contemplation
Pop culture prevents space
Between a human's thoughts
It forbids a moment's rest
Promotes what you've not bought
Compare yourself to others
Smaller though you'll stay
Weaker than the images
Less beautiful and gray
The ancient way of staring
Into space and time
Alone with just your own thoughts
Eyes fixed on grass and vine
Allow yourself the space now
Deliberate your life
Contemplate your place here
Contemplate each bite
The TV's not the answer
A book is not your own
The gym defeats the purpose
Insight is stillness grown
Message not engaging?
Your body reigns will take
Creating a serious illness
So you'll have to take a break.
-Eve Featherstone
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The Spirit of Contemplation, Albert Toft 1862 - 1949
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