the two realms
In the Earthly realm, being alone too long
or rejected too many times
fills me with a maddening desire to receive.
In the spiritual realm,
I accept that which I already have.
In the Earthly realm, constantly hearing
about the state of the world
fills me with a sense of dread
that soon turns into despair.
In the spiritual realm,
the world is renewed constantly.
In the Earthly realm, I feel always behind,
my value to others seemingly degrading
even as I struggle to maintain
what progress I've already made.
In the spiritual realm,
there is nowhere to go
other than where I already am.
~
2021 - 2024