Transcendent Poem by M.J. Lemon

Transcendent

Rating: 5.0


You may have goals
But settle for sleeping
anywhere

You voice ideals
But compromise daily
in public

You crave the best
But insist on and flaunt
conformism

You seek to lead
But fear, shun and despise
all others

You are unique
But appear just the same
everywhere

Now claim the world
It does belong to you
all is right

Friday, March 13, 2015
Topic(s) of this poem: life
POET'S NOTES ABOUT THE POEM
This poem doesn't contain anything biographical or autobiographical...My purpose was to create a piece that could be readily interpreted in at least a couple of ways. After reading and rereading this piece, I've come up with four (so far) possible meanings.
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Muhammad Ali 20 March 2017

beautiful poem and theme and its structure from start to the end and I feel this one is for myself, and that is the beauty of writing.

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Richard Wlodarski 17 March 2022

After another read, I've come to the shocking revelation that it can pertain to Putin. He's struggling with his political ambitions and spiritual aspirations. EVIL VERSUS GOOD.

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M.J. Lemon 01 July 2022

Brilliant, Richard. Yes, I thought this could apply to any coach, politician, leader (pseudo- or otherwise) ...trying to talk her/him self into doing things.

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Me Poet Yeps Poet 27 August 2019

U SIR COULDN'T HAVE SAID IT BETTER BUT WHO AND WHERE IS ONE COMMON GOD SUN ALONE MAY BE

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Me Poet Yeps Poet 27 August 2019

You are unique But appear just the same everywhere THE WHOLE WORLD READS YOUNGER GENERE I AM OLD SHALL NEVER HAVE ENOUGH TIME MJL

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Mj Lemon 28 August 2019

Special...like everyone else. I think it means that time will wash over all...in the fashion of the great leveler. Thank you so much, Poet!

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Akhtar Jawad 01 May 2018

Transcendence beyond or above the range of normal or physical human experience. Dr. Will Caster (Johnny Depp) , the world's foremost authority on artificial intelligence, is conducting highly controversial experiments to create a sentient machine. Let life remain natural as it was created by God.

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Mj Lemon 01 May 2018

Absolutely agreed, Akhtar. Thanks so much.

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Kumarmani Mahakul 24 November 2017

Wonderful imaginary and imagery. Dear Lemon you have so nicely inscribed this poem on life. I appreciate the penmanship and way of presentation. Thanks a lot.

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Mj Lemon 24 November 2017

Kumarmani, thank you so much. Thank you for reading.

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