Crystal Consciousness (Cor.) Poem by Margaret Alice Second

My new ideal is to develop crystal consciousness
to perceive everything as it really is, not distorted
or coloured by my 5 senses, judgmental thoughts
and confusing feelings; striving for perception that
is direct, pure and complete - simply because this

Would enable me to perceive that everything in the
universe is alive - seemingly lifeless matter which
grows like crystals and also ages with time - and I
would perceive clear crystalline structures, sub-
atomic particles as well as quantum energies

I love the theory that crystals connect us to purity,
clarity, radiance, timelessness and incorruptibility,
even before reading this I've developed an affinity
with crystal consciousness, my sitting room is filled
with imitation snowflakes glittering in silver -

Crystal chandeliers & ornamental vases reflecting
the world in shiny glass mosaics on pristine white
tabletops; although I have not mastered spherical
consciousness as yet - a prerequisite, the shaman
specifically said - I really desire the ability to feel

The life in every material thing around me and
share the joy of existence with them…

[28 January 2015]