Nothing More than a Nodding Lizard

Summary

The web content presents a reflective poem titled "Nothing More than a Nodding Lizard" by Janaka Stagnaro, which explores the theme of divine connection and humility through the metaphor of a God-like figure's encounter with a lizard in Big Sur, alongside links to the author's other works and purchase information for the author's book.

Abstract

The poem "Nothing More than a Nodding Lizard" is an introspective piece that captures the author's experience of feeling like God while walking in Big Sur, observing lizards basking in the sun. The author describes how the lizards flee from his presence except for one, which acknowledges him with a nod and a wink, suggesting a moment of mutual recognition and respect. The poem concludes with the author contemplating the interchangeability of roles, from being God to possibly being just another creature, like the nodding lizard. The website also provides readers with the opportunity to purchase the author's book, "Beyond the Beyond: Poems to My Beloved Self," and invites them to explore his website for more writings and meditation techniques. Additionally, the author promotes his social media presence and other poems available on Medium.

Opinions

The author conveys a sense of omnipotence and divine presence through the narrative of walking in Big Sur.
There is a humbling realization that despite feeling godlike, the author is part of the natural world, equal to the lizard that acknowledges him.
The poem suggests that roles and perceptions are transient, and one can shift from being a god to being a mere creature.
The author values the connection between all beings, as indicated by the interaction with the lizard.
The inclusion of links to the author's book, website, and social media reflects a desire to share his work and insights with a broader audience.
The author seems to appreciate the beauty of nature and its ability to inspire moments of profound reflection and self-awareness.

A poem about being God walking along a sandy path in Big Sur

Artwork by Janaka Stagnaro

I was God today Walking along a path On the coast of Big Sur. The sun was on its way to rest;

The fog awaiting its turn; And the lizards soaked up The living rays To keep from becoming stone.

Until they heard my step And saw my shadow And off they would race along, Scurrying bow-legged down the sandy trail.

But I kept coming And off into the cold, stony shadows Of the poison oak and the stinging nettles They plunged.

Except for one. This blue-bellied beast Just stopped And waited.

And when I came It looked up And nodded And gave me an audacious wink And I believe a smile.

Yes, I was God today And tomorrow Just maybe Nothing more than a nodding lizard…

Looking up with a wink And a smile.

Thank you for reading this excerpt from my book, Beyond the Beyond: Poems to My Beloved Self. Follow this link to purchase my book from Amazon.

Check out my website, mindfulness-meditation-techniques.com for learning about various meditation practices and reading more articles and other writings. I have authored 8 other books. Visit my Author Page to know more. And if you liked this artwork of mine in this article you can see more on Pinterest. You can follow me on Facebook.

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