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September 2008
GROUND ZERO
I have pondered the shape and dimensions of the Universe
Wondering how it fits into the space of my own consciousness
Though dreaded, I never expected to see the world in which I live
Blown up before my eyes
As reality shook the foundations of the buildings
It began shaking my own heart and mind as well
The mysteries of the Universe lie within
As do the answers to this war
It is in the past, it is in the present, it is in the future
My own fears, tears and anger threatened to overwhelm me
As flames tore through my heart, along with the lives of thousands
I could not see us or them
This was not just outside of me, but within
Not only nation against nation
But husband against wife, mother against child
War wages internally
Thus the battle of purification lies deep within
The dust of internal disharmony chokes the breath of eternal life from us
Our veins are clogged with the impurities of judgementalism and contempt
Our minds are muddied with confusion and pain from by-gone eras
With a pride that leads to error and arrogance
We set ourselves up against others to become their judges and leaders
Religious dogma, social norms and personal beliefs
Justifying our blinded attacks on those we love or hate
We trap ourselves in our own cages
Condemning others for the crimes we commit
Intelligence is used against that which fuels our emotions, rather than wisdom
Our fear increases the distance between mind and heart, poverty and wealth
And destroys the very things we desire
Pray for peace – the world lies within each heart
Close the door to mortality, not individuality
Listen to the still small voice that holds the keys to freedom
Look within – we are both the problem and the answer.
Annette Ahlers Sept 11, 2001
Copyright © 2001, Annette Ahlers, All rights reserved.
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