poem: creating is
like catching lightning
in the void in my poetry writing
I am learning
to stay committed and open
at a high enough level of intention
for the creative process
to unfold now allowing the
missing pieces
I am looking for
to emerge
in their own time
from the unconscious mind thus often manifesting
suddenly in a flash
in the in-between
completing the gestalt
before me in its most
authentic and beautiful form like a satori
of the mind
we see the simple truth
of reality
that was always there
when we are ready one comes to see
that in creating
there are moments of
like catching lightning
in the void in my poetry writing
I am learning
to stay committed and open
at a high enough level of intention
for the creative process
to unfold now allowing the
missing pieces
I am looking for
to emerge
in their own time
from the unconscious mind thus often manifesting
suddenly in a flash
in the in-between
completing the gestalt
before me in its most
authentic and beautiful form like a satori
of the mind
we see the simple truth
of reality
that was always there
when we are ready one comes to see
that in creating
there are moments of
holy revelation
and wholeness
completing the work Herb Stone
here&now working poetry
October 24, 2021 art image by Rowena Davis Author’s note: The poem is influenced
by my reading of Rollo May’s book
‘The Courage to Create.’ I recommend
the book highly to all creatives whatever
your form of expression.
and wholeness
completing the work Herb Stone
here&now working poetry
October 24, 2021 art image by Rowena Davis Author’s note: The poem is influenced
by my reading of Rollo May’s book
‘The Courage to Create.’ I recommend
the book highly to all creatives whatever
your form of expression.
