Inner Self (1989)

The chapter title speaks for itself. These came about during reflective times. A period where I was exploring and learning the various eastern philosophies; the Buddhist sects of Tibet, China and Japan, along with those of Confucius and Tao.

Inner Self
1989

Not born again
As in Christian
Connotation
Life is renewed
Unaskewed
The outside remains
If the inside’s unchanged
To alter
Without
One must uncloud
The inner self

Others cannot help
In your quest
To digest
The journey’s abyss
Isn’t bottomless
To be aware
Realizing where
The fault lies
Within the confines
Of the inner self.

All the attitudes
Must change
Or rearrange
Caring a little more
Than before
Conscience in effect
Willing to detect
Before you err
Life will spare
The inner self

Once you clear
Light shines
The mind binds
With the self
In good health
You now control
The future soul
Life is about
Not being without
The inner self.