Such a deep and shrouded: Such a deep and shrouded truth. Whatever others may say or see, counting even our estimation, the self IS. Now to bring the thought to the concept of id, ego, and super ego. Much to mull about here. Thanks for sharing.
Your adroitly deployed: Your adroitly deployed extended metaphor proves just how right and appropriate your screen name is. I applaud this fine poem, and your great verbal talent, Metaphorist!
I do not have sufficient: I do not have sufficient words to describe how much the second paragraph of your comment has helped me make some decisions for going forward.
Certainly this fervent and: Certainly this fervent and soul-stirring prayer has reached the heart of God. Joining you in this heartfelt plea. God bless.
Thank you for that comment. : Thank you for that comment. I am encouraged, by your words, to continue the series---which, as you know (forgive me for the repetitiousness, but I do not tire of saying this), was inspired by your comments and encouragements. Thank you, even raised exponentially to a gazillion, come near to expressing my gratitude; but the internal emotion never fits the available, but always external, words.
Thank you. We have a rather: Thank you. We have a rather historic "main" cemetery in our area, and it has a couple of sections that are designated by religious faith. The one I have visited, all too rarely, is very peaceful, and can provide a spiritual experience like to the one I was given at Gettysburg.
The truth that lay ensconced: The truth that lay ensconced in the last two lines: That's where it all comes to a head, followed by a soaring or a crashing, it would seem - "without ever knowing who he was." How can we genuinely worship what we do not know at in the least attempt to know. That was a loophole of religion that the apostle Paul harnessed at Mars Hill, that altar that they had to the honour of the Unknown God. There must be something about the knowing. Then they shall know, He is even quoted to have said, quite prophetically, they shall know that I am God. Thanks for sharing.
Wondering if that principle: Wondering if that principle would apply to three or more like fashioned poems gathered together and form a poetic sacral. Perhaps the collegial congregation of beatnik poems, the impressionists, the romantic and other movements are still "onfluencing" those so disposed. Thanks for sharing.