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Poems by Robert E.L. Nesbitt, Jr., M.D. Reflections by Ellen M. Nesbitt
Copyright 1999Printed by Watermark PressThe International Library of PoetryOwings Mills, Maryland
Poetry is a literary expression that registers in a concentrated art from the higher and nobler emotions of a sincere soul that yearns to awaken new dimensions and images of universal experience. Poetry has been aptly described as a type of creative-wish-fulfillment expressed in words according to acceptable techniques of versification. The future is often so intertwined with the present, or the transcendental with only high expectation, that no clear division can be made between the "here and now" and foreknowledge or images unfolding as part of a current reality.
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Christ as the Incarnate Word was the true master poet and prophet whose divine revelations pertain tot he highest meanings and universal aspirations of the human race. His passion became prophecy fulfilled by bringing us internal peace, joy, and the promise of everlasting life. Poetry is the instrument of deepest human resources for sharing infinite love and hope intrinsic to our Good News.
I offer the following poems to assist in our "fullness search" ... a continuous search for the fullness of our humanity and for heroic virtue in Christ's transforming union.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
This book of poetry also contains Reflections and Illustrations
EXCERPTS BELOW ...
INTRODUCTION ... Thus, our most beautiful, profound, and prophetic verse is available to us in Scriptures to sustain our spiritual journey in faith.
PROLOGUE ... Like Virgin Mary, we ponder things in our heart, fathoming the Truth.
DOUBT
The Fulfillment Search: ... When there's
union with His Truth.
Human Nature: Its Glory and Shame: A Master Voyager has charted my pilgrimage...My soul weeps.
In Man's Own Image: The arrogant mind ... Intentions without the heart.
Patched Virtues: But his heart, bereft of cleansing Light.
Substratal Tillage: Prayerful hands evoke silence, skilled ones, praise.
Deceptive Nature: We reflect only our dull understanding.
INTROSPECTION
False Perceptions: Exploiting our good intentions.
Wayward Tracks: A restless soul reflects our spiritual confusion.
Places the Mind Can't Go: Only spiritual truths transcend
reason.
The Middle Ground of Lesser Gods: Caught up between our preserving idols and their accumulation.
Our Elusive Center: A moral center in love and truth, free of deception.
Souls Astray: He shelters lost souls.
DISCERNMENT
Servants In-Waiting: That our commitment and faith are sorely tested.
Innate Counsel: Call upon the Savior's compassion.
Identity Chosen: God recognizes my candle.
The Wellspring of Discovery: Like Truth, the laws of science, however
tested in the crucible of time.
Transcendent Motivation: Humility draws the praise of our admirers.
Our Transcendent Heights: The loving look of the Creator, the touch of His transforming finger.
HOPE
The Hope of Penetrating Light: As light probes our refuge in
denial, only traces of saintliness appear.
The Dawning of Life Anew: Transform me, make me new in His
Christmas peace, comfort me in His walk, softly upon Easter petals.
Bond Servant: Whatever else I am, however acclaimed.
Hope Hangs With Teardrops: Bringing strength to Christ's Body, and joy to all Hosts.
EPILOGUE (Ponderables in Haiku)
God gave us His Light .... On us the Lord shines.
"Seeing without discernment, fathoming beyond simplicity, searching in vain for the Cross, we never find peace in our spiritual walk. Our stride overruns the footprints of Christ." Robert E.L. Nesbitt, Jr., M.D.