Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Ley Lines and Sacred Poetry
Ley Lines (Definition) :
Ley lines are invisible energy lines that run below the surface of the earth and mark various sacred sites and settlements along their trajectory.
I think of them as the unseen threads that connect each of us to others as well as to divine source.
What Is Sacred Poetry?
Sacred Poetry is the ongoing effort of the soul to capture in syllables the relation of the self to the larger reality which we call the divine. It seeks to outline in graspable ways the connection of the mortal to the immortal, the confined to the boundless. It is the arriving spirit’s lament for the lost paradise, and its celebration of recurrent joy at its earthly home.
Poetry issues from the realm of the mysterious, that region which resides within us all but which we can explore only through indirect and imprecise means. This realm is not available for direct scrutiny. Occasionally we catch strains of its distant song, or stumble upon fragments of its secret messages. When this happens, we call it a poem.
Poetry weaves the ley lines of the soul.
Commentary: Recently I posted the cover for my upcoming book, "The Ley Lines of the Soul, Poems of Ecstasy and Ascension."
Here are two definitions I placed on the opening pages. I thought they would be helpful for those uncertain of the meaning of "ley lines" as well as for those interested in perspectives on sacred poetry
