[Critique Group 2] Leonard's comment on Brad's sub

[tuchyner5 at aol.com]

Is this search for the fountain a physicalsearch, or is it a mind search.  



You say you have almost experienced it. 



That would imply finding it within. 



I suspect it is both.. 



Well written.




 


Brad sub for April 2o21




 


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C By Brad Corallo



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Within the deep places of the ancient cavern,



the crystal spring, Like cascading diamonds



ascends from the pool adorned with lapis lazuli.




 


Is the crystal pool or the walls  adorned with lapis lazuli the source of alllife.




 


The source of all life and growth.



that belongs to no one



and yet belongs to everyone.



The fountain that was not made



by the hand of man.



eternal and elemental,



the universal counter weight



to oppose the Dark Tower.



The source of all renewal.




 


For a lifetime I have sought it.



At times it was almost within my reach



only to fade, vanishing slowly,



leaving naught but



vague, misty after-images.




 


To feel its cool spray anointing this wearyvessel,



to taste its revitalizing waters,



for this I have travelled far.



In the seeking I have learned That




 


What is the seeping? Is it getting old. .




 


belief is as crucial as action.




 


As I enter the twilight of my days,



I fight to remain resolute.



I know now that



reaching the spring offers



the only hope to begin anew,



reigniting the essential joy of just being!




 



 


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