This week for the Tanka Tuesday poetry challenge we skipped a week… Yup, it was totally my fault. This week should have been a photo prompt. No worries, we’ll do the photo prompt on March 23rd.
In the meantime, our theme prompt came from Merril D. Smith, who suggested we write about immortality.
What is immortality? A state of deathlessness— a dimension of the mind where the soul dwells after reaching Nirvana? “Immortality is mindfulness occupied with the body.” (psy-minds.com/amrita)
Immortality—Life, death, rebirth, and the circle continues until Nirvana is attained.
"Nectar of the Devas" soma— sweet ambrosia the drink of the devas immortality gained with a mere sip... heaven ©2021 Colleen M. Chesebro
The idea of immortality is ancient and goes far back into antiquity. Almost all religions have some concept of immortality, as well. There is much speculation about what this nectar of the devas (soma) really was. Could it have been fly-agaric? Or was it Cannabis?
How does a Pagan Buddhist view immortality? It’s a gift from the gods…
How to be immortal in real life
I love your poem, Colleen. Absolutely beautiful. 💗
Thanks, Gwen. I had so many possibilities whirling around in my head. I knew the devas were associated with immortality, so I went with their magic. <3
I suppose there are many ways to get a glimpse of immortality or eternity. Nicely done, Colleen.
(I thought my theme came up sooner than I expected. 🤣)
LOL! I was waiting for Denise to send me a photo and she forgot… and then I forgot. 🤣🤦🏼♀️
I’m sorry I forgot, Colleen 🙂 This forgetfulness has become a permanent resident.
Oh, Denise. I forgot too. Believe me, I’m right there with you. No worries. ❤️❤️❤️
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I love this, Colleen:) Thanks for the link about Soma. I found it fascinating with all the theories.
Interesting stuff. I love when myths come alive. 😍
Wow… Beautiful Rainbows of colour… Just what I need to greet me .. Thank you Colleen .. Indeed we are all immortal… Hold NO FEAR!…… lots of love Colleen… Happy to be in WP today .. Take care and MUCH love <3
Lovely to see you, dear Sue! ❤️Happy spring, my friend. Hugs and love coming your way! ❤️
<3 <3 <3
Lovely poem.
Thanks, Ruth. 🥰
Beautiful.
Thanks, Jude. This was really fun to write. ❤️
😃 I liked it
Thank you. 🥰
The perfect form for a circular idea. (K)
Thanks, Kerfe. Did you get moved? I’ve been missing you. <3
I’m making progress. The big part of the move will be the end of April.
Oh, I know how this goes. May the moving goddess pave your way to an easy transition! 😍
Thanks Colleen. I know it will be good. I just have to get there.
Sending you strength, Kerfe. ❤️🙏🏻
Thanks!
Gorgeous Sis. You’re a wonderful poet. <3 xx
Aww, Sis. 🥰❤️
Just sayin’ 🙂 <3 xx
Thanks for your support, Sis. <3
I might not practice an organised religion… but I do think it would be unwise of us to discount that our perspective of the world is the only one on offer. Lovely poem Colleen as always…♥♥
Yes! I agree , Sally. I love exploring all the possibilities. ❤️
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Thanks for sharing, David 😍❤️
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