De Jackson is the host of d’Verse poet’s pub this evening. De’s prompt follows:
The changing of the guards. Spare change. Positive change. Change your clothes. Change your attitude. Change your life. Changed. Changeability. Changing. You could even go a little creepy on us, and write about a changeling. Whatever you write, just be sure it’s 44 words, and includes some alteration of the word change.
Thinking about it, daoism is the study of change, in light of the way of things. The I Ching/Yi Jing isn’t daoism, per se, but its focus is all about how everything is in perpetual change. After the poem, I’ve put a diagram of what all 64 hexagrams of the I Ching look like going in a circle. Also, a link to a very basic primer on what the I Ching is and how it was/is used.
Quadrille to Change
Morning —
pink and orange
flourish sky;
Evening —
purple red
as sunset dies;
Between –
change for
ten thousand things;
some sink to the sea
some lift with wings.
Twixt —
gradations of
light and dark.
Let Mother Moon be guide;
toast the spectrum
of Change’s Arc.
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Tao Talk 
I like your use of rhyme here. And that “change for ten thousand things.” Life feels like that, doesn’t it? So many variables, so much change.
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Thank you, and yes it does, always change…
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Toast the Spectrum! I love the phrase. Let’s all toast!
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Cheers, Beverly!
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Sparkling wordsmithing, and essential truths shared. Your rhyme scheme is clever and clean; smile.
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Your comment is very much appreciated. Thank you and smile back.
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Very nice!
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Thank you!
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The spectrum of change’s arc is truly beautiful…
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Love these lines:
Let Mother Moon be guide;
toast the spectrum
of Change’s Arc.
And thanks for posting the i ching image for change. I took the liberty of copying it. Also read fascinating article. Many thanks.
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So glad you enjoyed the poem, the graphic, and the article.
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I like those many shades and gradations of light and dark. The possibilities are endless.
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Yes, and when you think everything that exists is also in that cycle of endless possibilities it takes it to another level!
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I like the creativity in this piece. Well written.
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Thank you Maria, glad you liked it.
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I love this especially; “some sink to the sea/some lift with wings.” Such incredible depth and wisdom in your words 😍😍
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Sanaa, thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed the poem.
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Yes to all the fabulous colours!
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🙂 glad you like, VJ
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This was so beautifully written. I loved it! 🙂💕
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Thank you, Christine. Glad you enjoyed it.
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Extremely well crafted and full of wisdom!
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Thank you, Punam. It is appreciated.
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You are welcome, Li. ❤️
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Thank you 🙂
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the arc gives continuity to change – you have drawn it so well
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Thank you for your feedback. It is appreciated.
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Nice line: “Let Mother Moon be guide;” The Moon is a reminder of change.
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Yes 🙂 Thank you again.
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This is real Tao, and very engaging, much to ponder within.
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I appreciate your feedback. Thank you, PVC!
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pleasure
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This is beautiful.
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Thank you, Teresa.
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I love a moon guide to lead me back into daylight.
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i’m hoping to see the special moon tomorrow night and be inspired by it
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