The other day in class, Dr Redick read a poem to us at the beginning of the period. There was one line that struck me. Excuse me if I wrote it down wrong, but it alluded to something like this, "I am between the gods and the earth... I am alive." The repetition of "I am alive" in itself was a statement that held a powerful message. Although I know this can be interpreted in a million ways, it seems as if its this self realization of being. Not "The Being," but simply existence. The fact that every second we are alive and have not had the powers of death succeed over us is amazing.
The line that I mentioned above was the one that hit me the hardest. It almost seems to capture that idea that the gods, a symbol of the infinite and perfect, is closer then I always feel. But on the other side we are still here, part of this earth, and have reason to be here. It's inspiring, and calming. Although I lack any belief in divinity within ourselves, it seems so peaceful and completely entrances me.
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