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Sierra · 03-09-2004, 04:00 PM

Somewhere, God is laughing,
a huge bellow
that shakes the sky
makes mountains tremble
forms the wind that tumbles down
caressing and bending
long stems of dry prairie grass
which bend and rustle
in quiet obeyance
not unlike the sound a long silk dress made
waltzing
at some longforgotten party

Somewhere, God is laughing.
If only, I could remember how.

.

**i.koro** · 03-09-2004, 08:15 PM

sierra this poem's truth
is in your waltz
is in the way you tap dance
these words

so good

Sierra · 03-10-2004, 01:33 AM

Thank you, both. For some reason, Texas springs to mind. I think I lost his laughter there and now it's time to reclaim it.

This is obviously a work in progress.

Peace,

Sierra

**Meta** · 03-10-2004, 08:14 AM

this poem (and Sireen's comments about it) reminded me of this said by Meher Baba:

"Life is a mighty joke. He who knows this can hardly be understood by others. He who does not know it finds himself in a state of delusion. He may ponder over this problem day and night but will find himself incapable of knowing it. Why? People take life seriously, and God lightly; whereas we must take God seriously, and life lightly. Then we know that we always were the same and will every remain the same — the originator of this joke. This Knowledge is not achieved by reasoning, but it is the Knowledge of experience. "

this is why God is laughing, and we forget how, perhaps?

Meta

SomeKindofPoet · 03-10-2004, 01:32 PM

Or is he crying? Makes you think of the rainy days and sunny days. If such were pertained to the action of God...then He laughs more in some places, and cries more in others.

Good piece, esp. the last two lines. Describes a whole lot of us.

**Poeticpiers** · 03-10-2004, 02:45 PM

Can you think of anything funnier than the human race standing on its dignity
No Wonder God laughs

tanto · 03-10-2004, 05:17 PM

how to you my friend,

ah worth remembering -

thought provoking write thank you

David Wodtke · 03-10-2004, 05:29 PM

Hi Sierra! Good to hear your voice again

Memory does appear to be the key...

Pure Joy to you, David

**Bromanoph** · 03-11-2004, 12:35 PM

that laughter lingers,
echoes the call...

sometimes
it sounds more distant
but it is always only here, now...

remember that laughter
is contagious.

a wonderful epidemic.

much love,
Brom.

Sierra · 03-14-2004, 02:27 PM

You all have written such wonderful replies. I am glad this provoked some laughter and the memory of laughter.

Yup, God's gotta have been laughing, at least when he made us.

I'm also sure we make him cry, but then, we wouldn't be human if we didn't.

Peace,

Sierra

***Rougestrega*** · 03-14-2004, 04:15 PM

Sierra

You want I should kick the Old Fart in the britches next time
I check in?

Maybe drop a water balloon or two?

Rouge

03-09-2004, 04:00 PM	#1
Sierra Banned Gender: Female Location: Nevada, where the heat beats your heart & soul Join Date: May 2001 Critiques: Yes Posts: 7,072	Laughing God Somewhere, God is laughing, a huge bellow that shakes the sky makes mountains tremble forms the wind that tumbles down caressing and bending long stems of dry prairie grass which bend and rustle in quiet obeyance not unlike the sound a long silk dress made waltzing at some longforgotten party Somewhere, God is laughing. If only, I could remember how. . Last edited by Sierra; 03-10-2004 at 01:32 AM.

03-10-2004, 08:14 AM	#4
Meta remembering Moderator Gender: Female Location: that spot of Light found in the eyes Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 7,414	this poem (and Sireen's comments about it) reminded me of this said by Meher Baba: "Life is a mighty joke. He who knows this can hardly be understood by others. He who does not know it finds himself in a state of delusion. He may ponder over this problem day and night but will find himself incapable of knowing it. Why? People take life seriously, and God lightly; whereas we must take God seriously, and life lightly. Then we know that we always were the same and will every remain the same — the originator of this joke. This Knowledge is not achieved by reasoning, but it is the Knowledge of experience. " this is why God is laughing, and we forget how, perhaps? Meta __________________ "The creative mind plays with the objects it loves." –C.G. Jung http://mettakaruna.zaadz.com/ Interfaith Peacemakers

03-10-2004, 01:32 PM	#5
SomeKindofPoet Junior Member Gender: Male Location: Texas Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 19	Or is he crying? Makes you think of the rainy days and sunny days. If such were pertained to the action of God...then He laughs more in some places, and cries more in others. Good piece, esp. the last two lines. Describes a whole lot of us. __________________ -SKoP For of all sad words of tongue or pen, The saddest are these: "It might have been!" -J.G. Whittier ...But then this God I’m screaming to Comes down and slowly points to You; A beaten man upon a cross Who gave His life so that His loss Would be my gain of life once more As all His blood begins to pour Out down onto this filthy heart Which still cannot deserve a part Of You. This world failed me miserably But You, my God, completed me. -From "To Think I Am" -Sean Gunter

03-10-2004, 02:45 PM	#6
Poeticpiers Poet Laureate Moderator Gender: Male Location: near Durham n/east England Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 10,061	Can you think of anything funnier than the human race standing on its dignity No Wonder God laughs __________________ poeticpiers Let do what you will be the whole of the law an it hurt none aleister crowley

03-10-2004, 05:17 PM	#7
tanto wake up Location: imagine Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 270	how to you my friend, ah worth remembering - thought provoking write thank you __________________ peacock deal the hand - open the fan - night circles day - story sky - eyes awake - seasons change turn blink - feather wheel disappears - pluck and lick the tip - swallow this - immortal souls - temporary form - mirror to you - see through - essence - awe - face to face - we create

03-09-2004, 08:15 PM	#2
i.koro Poet Laureate Moderator Gender: Female Location: wherever i am Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 6,732	sierra this poem's truth is in your waltz is in the way you tap dance these words so good

03-10-2004, 01:33 AM	#3
Sierra Banned Gender: Female Location: Nevada, where the heat beats your heart & soul Join Date: May 2001 Critiques: Yes Posts: 7,072	Thank you, both. For some reason, Texas springs to mind. I think I lost his laughter there and now it's time to reclaim it. This is obviously a work in progress. Peace, Sierra

03-10-2004, 05:29 PM	#8
David Wodtke Gatekeeper of Oneness Gender: Male Location: here today gone tamale Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,836	Hi Sierra! Good to hear your voice again Memory does appear to be the key... Pure Joy to you, David __________________ http://earth-service.com

03-11-2004, 12:35 PM	#9
Bromanoph sloppy Love doctor Moderator Gender: Male Location: Canada Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 12,363	that laughter lingers, echoes the call... sometimes it sounds more distant but it is always only here, now... remember that laughter is contagious. a wonderful epidemic. much love, Brom. __________________ God is every dreamer who has not given up.

03-14-2004, 02:27 PM	#10
Sierra Banned Gender: Female Location: Nevada, where the heat beats your heart & soul Join Date: May 2001 Critiques: Yes Posts: 7,072	You all have written such wonderful replies. I am glad this provoked some laughter and the memory of laughter. Yup, God's gotta have been laughing, at least when he made us. I'm also sure we make him cry, but then, we wouldn't be human if we didn't. Peace, Sierra

03-14-2004, 04:15 PM	#11
*Rougestrega* House Hottie-Den Mother Administrator Gender: Female Location: With Spike and Spur Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 11,501	Sierra You want I should kick the Old Fart in the britches next time I check in? Maybe drop a water balloon or two? Rouge __________________ You don't volunteer for slugfests with vampires, it shortens your life expectancy. ~~Anita Blake by Laurell K Hamilton

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