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Sunshine's avatar

There’s a clear and powerful movement here from distortion into a more expansive way of seeing.

The way perception reshapes everything really comes through.

Stephanie M. Vargo's avatar

Rea, this is gorgeous. The imagery is stunning. A fitting tribute to Blake.

Rea de Miranda's avatar

Thank you, Stephanie!

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You’re welcome.

Christopher Van Name's avatar

“The disturbed eye alters

What is perceived to be”.

So true.

Rea de Miranda's avatar

Sadly, Christopher. <3

B Philippe's avatar

Ooh wow, what a mood! I’d love to have all day to reflect on this ❤️

Rea de Miranda's avatar

Thank you, my friend! <3 <3

Irving A. Lerch's avatar

In "The Mental Traveler" Blake anticipates the casual observations of quantum physicists 100 years after his death that the observer alters the universe--a mystery intruding on Mind and history. You are very courageous to explore this further with Blake in tow.

Rea de Miranda's avatar

I enjoyed “The Mental Traveler”, and thank you for calling me courageous, Irving! Thank you for clarifying my poem for the readers. Sometimes I think they know what I’m talking about. : )

J.W. Meyers's avatar

Love the duality and structure of this! I especially dug the transformation of the obstacle and mountain. The eye altering enacted across the poem. Really cool piece!

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I'm happy you enjoyed it! Thank you.

Virginia Curtis's avatar

This moved me. Love, Virg

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Thank you, Virg. 💞

Parker McCoy's avatar

The scenic route of life sounds wonderful. Great poem, Rea.

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Thank you, Parker!

lchristopher's avatar

Rea! You're everywhere! <5

lchristopher's avatar

Yes! It's great! <5

Chris Keller's avatar

love this. particularly the end of the second half (stanza):

“The altered eye alters reality

From calamity to opportunity

Reverence from agony

Life, sacred and precious”

Rea de Miranda's avatar

Thank you, Chris. I’m glad you enjoyed it!

Jen Reich's avatar

So interesting. The third "Bee" message I've received today. Thank you, Rea!

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Bees mean luck! Thank you, Jen.

pen n. bolsillo's avatar

ahh, redemption! it’s easy to stop at the ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ but it’s glorious to keep going. you’re an inspiration, rea!

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Thank you, pen! I agree!

Marjorie Pezzoli's avatar

Bees are one of my sweet Alyssa’s messengers 🐝💛🖤 perfect read for me today- thank you

The first line of each poem grabbed me in a good way 🙏☺️

Rea de Miranda's avatar

I’m sure it was a message from Alyssa! Thank you for this, Marjorie. 💛💛

Stephen Drew's avatar

Brilliant.

Rea de Miranda's avatar

Thank you, Stephen. : )

Marisol Muñoz-Kiehne's avatar

Sacred precious life...

in the eye of beholder

may seem otherwise.

Rea de Miranda's avatar

May they cherish the holy experience.