Judgment Day

Summary

The web content presents a poetic reflection on personal growth and karmic lessons through two tanka stanzas inspired by a poetry prompt, with a focus on nonconformity and ethical living.

Abstract

The website features a creative response to Ravyne Hawke's poetry prompt, where the author, Marcus (also known as Gregory Maidman), crafts two tanka stanzas incorporating ten specified words. The poem, titled "Judgment Day," delves into themes of soulful acquisition, the recording of life's events in the Akashic records, and the challenges of making life choices. The author's inspiration stems from contemplations on a significant personal relationship and the broader purpose of life as a journey of learning and growth. The poem and accompanying reflections emphasize the importance of self-alignment, ethical nonconformity, and learning from life's experiences, preparing oneself for a better life review and ascension. The content also includes a visual element, a photograph of the Judgment Day scene inside the Florence Cathedral's dome, and a list of individuals tagged for participation and sharing.

Opinions

The author believes that the pain of personal loss serves as a lesson for growth rather than punishment for past actions.
The poem suggests that life's difficulties and the process of making choices are part of a larger, spiritual learning experience.
The reflections convey a strong message against societal conformity, advocating for living in alignment with one's soul and ethical values.
The author emphasizes the importance of personal accountability and being true to oneself, as long as it does not lead to unethical or immoral behavior.
The act of creation, whether it be poetry or personal growth, is seen as a soulful endeavor that is both inspiring and transformative.

Two tanka stanzas responding to Ravyne Hawke’s November 30th poetry prompt

“Use five of the following ten words and write a poem. You may use any tense of the verb, any form of the word:

acquisition, recording, selection, avant-garde, spokesperson, reputation, difficulty, secretary, repetition, and fireplace

Poetry Form — tanka Line Length — any in case you want to do a series of tanka or a tanka chain”

I decided to use all ten words, one word per line

My Poem:

Avante-garde embers Burn in fireplace of my soul Acquiring choices Gods’ secretaries see all Recording the Akashic

Difficult options Repetition vexes me Reputation stakes Selections for ascension I’m my spokesperson to God

The primary inspiration for my creation:

I’ve been thinking this morning about Her, as I often do. I was thinking about what I wanted to say about her, and how special she is and how much the time we had means to me; and then I went deep. I started to think about the karmic nature of our love for each other and what is the purpose of a karmic relationship. It’s been suggested to me that the pain of losing Her was some sort of pay back for poor choices I made in this or a previous lifetime. I do not think so. The purpose of life is to learn. So, the pain is not payback; the pain is designed to help me learn. Looking at the loss in that light resonates. The phrase “that will teach you a lesson” is often said in a “you deserved that” manner. False. “Teach you a lesson” should be read literally and without a punishing connotation. The point is simply to learn. That is not dark. That is love.

So, what life-lessons can I discern? What am I supposed to take back to Heaven with me to have a better life review and ascend to my potential? An overarching theme that I see in all that has happened these last few months is: do not let conformity get in the way of growth; do not seek answers in what society expects; do not be afraid to live life in alignment with soul and nonconformity with community; to thine own self be true IF, IF, IF thine own self is not unethical or immoral.

That quote is from my

Tagging now friends with whom I want to share this piece and for participation in the prompt, with apologies to anyone I missed:

In Rama I create, with soul-energy surging through my body, inspiring me and breathing wind into my sails,

Judgment Day

Two tanka stanzas responding to Ravyne Hawke’s November 30th poetry prompt

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