All knowledge derives from the soul.
The soulless man said to the immortal.
Thus I have gained nothing but a place in this hole.
Cast into the void by fiery portal.

Sign thou did into the realm of the profane.
Replied the entity divine.
Knowledge there comes at a price.
For now thou know true wisdom’s bane.
For the easiest way, you see, is not mine.
Mere genius does not suffice.

Then surely you forsake me?
For in your name, I have erred and fallen,
Prey to my ambitions, no longer free.

Those forsaken are plunged into ignorance.
Through darkened minds act as a veil.
To cloud my light and ensnare in trance,
They still seek knowledge, but are doomed to fail.

Then how can I regain your favour?
Name the price of blood or labor.

Render unto me what is dearest.
Exceptional reality is clearest,
When seen through eyes unclouded by suffering.

Forgetfulness is what I demand.
Lose knowledge gained in lofty vanity.

Thus the man lost his sanity.
For he was tricked,
and lowered the veil upon himself.

Beautiful poem, hun

You never cease to amaze me with your poetic prowess

ditto.

Hmm, I can't compare myself with Athana, but nevertheless...


Escape to a dream
fantastic to see
many rivers I find
and one that found me


no river of words
could paint her eyes
with tears like a river
that never lies

my reflections in water
a lonely pool
for a lonely time
when you watch a river cry

rivers white
and water falls
eroded paths
damn these walls

rivers blue
swift and slow
cry forever
as if they know

share the water
tears of the world
its a lonely time
when you watch a river cry

my reflections in her eyes
by the river I could never see
found her in a dream
that was looking back at me

sad this water
sad but true
when you cry by a river
that watches you