I am the one who forms the vessels
from cosmoplasm’s clay
although ten thousand theories will
swirl forever as to how all comes about.
Despite your impulse to thank or blame
me, the one who forms the vessels,
know the way of things are as they are
whether or not you choose to pray.
From each atom of your grieving tears
to the dimensions of your joyous smile
I am the one who forms the vessels.
There is only the fashioning, released, to be.
You say you want to ask me things?
There are no answers, just a maker
and an endless stream of things, being.
Mysterious Mother, the one who forms the vessels.
The Mysterious Mother is a term used in daoist texts. My poem tries to describe her in daoist philosophy and could be considered paraphrasing from the Tao Te Ching aka Dao De Jing.
Today’s offering is in quatern form.
Carrie is today’s host of The Sunday Muse.
Tao Talk 
Profound and thought provoking
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Thank you very much, Sadje.
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You’re welcome ☺️
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The Mysterious Mother, the great I AM, Mother Earth …this seems to fit all avenues does it not? Bravo
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Yes it does!
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The Mysterious Mother, the great I AM, Mother Earth …this seems to fit all avenues does it not? Bravo
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Lisa,
A potter, a vessel-maker, releasing into life “being”: I love the ageless quality of the speaker’s voice, adding to the mystic but settled wisdom with which she speaks.
pax,
dora
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Thank you for your thoughtful comment, Dora. I agree with most of it, but I do believe that prayers are heard. Seems contradictory but it’s like so many things that seem contradictory…
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Beautiful writing Lisa! I keep a copy of Lao Tsu‘s Tao Te Ching at arm’s length of my writing desk. I pick it up to read a few pages from time to time. I find it centering, and I love the depth of its profoundly simple writings. I don’t read it as religious text, I find it much deeper than that.
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I know what you mean, Rob. Between the Tao Te Ching and Chuang Tzu’s book you have a complete template for navigating the world. I’m glad you are a fan of the TTC.
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I love this Lisa! The voice in this is honest and wise. A truly beautiful poem!
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Carrie, so happy you enjoyed the poem and I appreciate your feedback. Thank you.
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“Mysterious Mother, the one who forms the vessels” – wonderful!
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Thanks, q!
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This is stunning, deep and revelatory.
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Helen, many thanks, glad you connected with it.
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I especially like that final stanza.
–Shay/Fireblossom
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Thank you, Shay!
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The voice in this is just right. Compassionate, yet matter of fact. Yes, she is listening. (K)
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Thank you, K.
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You make it, you know the ways of the beast. Or else fake it. My lines are
“the one who forms the vessels,
know(s) the way of things are as they are. . . ”
A nice read, Ms. J.
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Thank you very much, Jim.
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This is a poem to sit with; it’s hard (for me) to envision making without a goal.
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maybe the goal is perpetuity? Thank you for reading and your comment.
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Just as I imagine the Mother might speak. No answers, only vessels, making and unmaking. Enjoyed it.
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Thank you very much!
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Just a mother making, no answers just creating. Beautiful
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Susie, thank you. Yes ❤
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Wonderful form Jade! Must try this quatern someday. Very informative take,love it!
Hank
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Hank I wish you would try it. Thank you for your thoughtful comment 🙂
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The old world wisdom shines through your poem, Lisa.
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Thank you so much for your comment. Glad you think so, Sunita.
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No answers, just creation. Beautifully written, Lisa!
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Glad you enjoyed it, Sara. Thanks 🙂
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