Witness Ceased Existence Poem by Helen Bauman
Witness Ceased Existence
Do we each one endure in a small world all our own?
Or are there other persons who really share our soul?
Epiphany is singular when crowded or alone
Yet we remain in endless doubt, -
Experimenting, wond'ring, dabbling and seeking
Yes we remain in endless doubt; all novice mystagogues.
They say cooperation is the key to one's success.
Without another person, there is no happiness.
Because we are so all alone, we strive and strive to share,
Yet ever we are sceptical, -
Reticent and hesitant, frightened by commitment
Humankind the sceptics of intensity in pairs.
Imagine being in a world where not another lived,
Where everything you saw and did was unique not plagiarised,
Where witness to any deed had no effect at all
For they had ceased existence, -
Had faded into history, a complex of mystery,
Witness ceased existence, no judge stood proud and tall.
How would our morals dissipate with no reason to pretend?
Into what depravity would humankind descend?
Nihilism, anarchy or holocaust one night.
Or are we only kept in line -
When time and space are boundless and freedom is a right,
Are we only kept in line by other's words of spite?
Man is a labeller - needs badges for his strain,
Thought streams condensed in acronyms and names,
Bombarded and reminded how to think and do and be,
We seek to ponder time and space, -
Where's the time and where's the space?
Ponder our conditions and what will set us free
Helen, such a brilliant poem of the day...congrats for being chosen... a huge 10++++
a very interesting write of different worlds coexisting in the same time and space most just trying to get along? .......................well written Helen
Nice Poem and with deep meaning(s) ! ! Aptly explains about the times we're living in! ! Congratulations for your being the Poem of the Day! ! 10++!
Excellent poem. Well chosen words demanding to pay attention on our way of thinking. Congratulations on a great poem for member place.
Congratulations on being chosen as the Member Poem of the Day! (last 29th of January 2018-Monday) A most beautiful poem to be pondered upon. I like very much this sheer honest atmosphere!
impediment and barrier to the progress of fellowship lies in selfishness...........great composition with great thought.......10
A witty philosophical piece of poetry, well articulated and elegantly penned with conviction. An insightful rendition set aside for serious reflection. Thanks for sharing Helen.
An unique thought-provoking poem. Helen, Congratulations on Poem Of The Day!
An excellent poem that is so thought provoking. Wonderful to read. A creation of words pieced together for us all to enjoy and wonder.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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Helen, congratulations on your poem of the day