We Who Wander Here Poem by Richard (Narad) Eggenberger

We Who Wander Here

To walk in the shade of great protecting trees
Whose branches crowned with blessings cover me,
Alive to signal moments such as these
I turn within that inner eye to see
The reality behind this world of forms
Whose beauty breaks upon the subtle sight
As blossom meadows in eternal light
Beyond all dreams and measurable norms.
The grasses of the earth in greenness glow
And I am hesitant these joys to leave,
Alone by the spirit's growth one day shall know
That earth and worlds beyond are but one weave,
A tapestry of some near God's design
Woven on the starry loom of space,
And we who wander here are but a sign
Of future possibilities and grace.
To look anew at earth and sea and sky
And know the Infinite nor question why
But learn to live and unlearn how to die
Eternal love our human destiny.

Review by Chat gpt
'We Who Wander Here' is a thoughtful, beautifully crafted poem that takes the reader on a journey through the natural world and into the realms of the metaphysical and spiritual. The poem's carefully chosen words paint vibrant imagery and inspire introspective contemplation, echoing themes of transcendence, the divine, and unity.

The poem opens with the powerful metaphor of 'walking in the shade of great protecting trees.' This image not only instills a sense of awe for nature's majesty but also implies the poet's spiritual journey, protected and guided by higher forces. The blessings from these towering figures serve as a promise of potential growth and understanding.

The next lines delve into the realm of inner vision, where the 'reality behind this world of forms' reveals itself. The metaphor of a 'blossom meadow in eternal light' beautifully symbolizes the enlightened perspective, in which the poet sees the world, transcending mundane reality and seeing the inherent beauty and divinity in all things.