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Summary

The article "The Taste of Forever" contemplates elegance as a multisensory experience that transcends material wealth, embracing the spiritual and emotional aspects of life.

Abstract

"The Taste of Forever" delves into the concept of elegance from a poetic perspective, suggesting it is an ethereal quality akin to the scent of a sunrise or the taste of forever. The author, Carolyn Riker, describes elegance as a series of interconnected experiences that are felt rather than seen, emphasizing its presence in the sacredness of feelings, the kindness within diversity, and the unity of humanity. The piece is a response to a writing prompt by Galit Birk, PhD, and includes Riker's first attempt at a Tanka poem, which she finds structurally grounding. The article also features a Haiku by Birk, titled "Elegant Bird," and concludes with a brief introduction of Riker as a writer, social activist, and psychotherapist, with her works available on Amazon.

Opinions

  • Elegance is portrayed as a subtle, sensory experience that is intimately connected to nature and emotions, often overlooked by the majority but deeply felt by those with empathetic sensibilities.
  • The author suggests that true elegance lies beyond the pursuit of wealth, residing instead in the spirit of love, diversity, and the magic of living.
  • Elegance is seen as a unifying force that, while embracing diversity, acknowledges our shared humanity and the interconnectedness of our experiences.
  • The Tanka poetic form is appreciated for its grounding structure and its ability to convey complex emotions and concepts succinctly.
  • The article expresses gratitude to Galit Birk for providing the writing prompt and challenges that led to the creation of the Tanka and Haiku poems, indicating a collaborative and inspirational relationship between the writers.

The Taste of Forever

How elegance is felt by a poet

Photo by Milan Popovic on Unsplash

What if elegance was the scent of a sunrise unbeknownst to most however, felt by empaths when seen between what isn’t?

What if elegance was the taste of forever strung like perfect pearls with each knot linking sacred feelings to remember truth.

What if elegance excluded the want for wealth but was the spirit of diversity’s kindness in love’s magic of living?

What if elegance embraced all these qualities in hope, joy, and trust similar and yet different understanding we are one.

Special thank you to Galit Birk, PhD for the writing prompt, elegant and a further challenge to write a Haiku or Tanka using the prompt or a derivative. This is my first attempt at a Tanka poem and I find the structure so needed and deliciously grounding.

Here’s Galit’s Haiku:

Carolyn Riker is a writer, social activist, licensed psychotherapist, a lover of learning & words. Her books are available on Amazon.

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