The Space In Between
The Space In Between
by Safiya Stewart-Sagoua
My years as an adult-child has now sentenced me to a life as a child-like adult
Trying to reclaim what was never mine to own
Needing something to fill
The space in between
The gap that stands void
The bridge never built
To allow me to crossover to true maturity
Peace, love and happiness
And leave behind
Fear, apprehension, irresponsibility and dependence
Allowing me to live my life in truth………………..
Instead of fantasy
Reality and acceptance…………..
Instead of fear
Compromise………
Instead of submission
Fortitude…….
Instead of fragility
Sometimes I feel like I will break into a million little pieces
So I am silent when I should speak
Whisper when I should scream
Laugh to keep from crying
When the truth is, the tears would probably hydrate my dried up sense of reality
And bring me to a place where it is no longer out of reach or too heavy too bear
But my fear will not allow me to go there
Or even in that direction
I close my eyes and hope for the best, only to have gotten my foot stuck in a hole that I would have seen from a mile away
Eyes wide open
I choose to go blind in fear that the ability to see would kill me instantly
How will I explain this to …….
Myself
Opportunities missed caused by a life half-lived
They say the truth is freeing
I am waiting to be unchained
---
Safiya Stewart-Sagoua,
Unless you become like little children you shall not enter the Kingdom of Heaven – which is within you and all around you!
That is the Truth which shall set you free, Safiya.
That is why I say to you: Reclaim what IS yours to own:
That very thing which you seek to fill you,
that makes the space,
that shows the gap,
that calls for a bridge –
yes, this: God dwells within you; know this in stillness and be truly mature.
Peace, love and happiness: three things that cannot be dependent on the outside circumstances in full, as there is never an ‘ideal time’ and an ‘ideal place’ but we are here wanting these three things now and always – so I tell you the chian-smashing truth: Deep down inside, Safiya, you are that, that peace, that love and that bliss beyond transient happiness.
Fear will guide you if you let it – so fear what you should fear.
They say the world is like a snake that we perceive in a rope and hold fear for, but just as when the rope is SEEN AS IT IS the snake and fear vanishes all at once, so with the world, when the Eternal Truth is seen, how will you fear?
Pick up that cross of a body and hold it upright.
Be full of dignity, sweet Safiya!
Live in truth and the peace that comes from it.
Find out what is “true for you” – that is relative truth:
Find out what is “true for all” – that is absolute truth.
We live life as though it is a dream and we are a dream-figure in it. But I say unto you: Live like you are a lucid dreamer: Believe that your words/will will be fulfilled and it certainly will, by the Power of the Light.
The stream is not strong when it is being bent.
The beetle is not fortuitous when being held by the child…but appears supple and unmoving.
Break, if it is possible. Break down, and up, and left and right: All these chains that bind your mind are in and of themselves fragile – be strong in the truth, (and not degrading judgment), of who and how you are: for truly I say unto you, Safiya, unless you learn to love yourself, as well as love the God of the World, how shall you truly create love with another?
‘Among secrets: I am silence.’
Scream within – and cry often.
Laugh, but find the cry only diametrically opposed, but on the same emotional continuum.
You want truth, Safiya: Don’t keep from crying.
This will help you learn to be free.
Why laugh – is it so funny to be in denial of your own emotions?
Isn’t it true that your sense of reality is parched –
do you thirst for the safety and security to REALLY FEEL YOUR OWN HEART?
What do you fear? And are you able to ask the Great God for help…as it is said: ‘Ask and you shall receive.’ This allows God to fulfill our lives as the Answerer of true prayers.
It almost seems as though you are afraid of fear, that is facing it, and thus you are also afraid of going beyond fear, which is at present a fearful unknown. But Safiya: You said you were waiting – now I am waiting with you. Your chains are broken – arise, damsel, walk and dance in freedom and praise of your Master: Our God.
You have come this far…do not close your eyes while you are walking down the path: hope not in what is false but in what is true: verily, I say unto you: many are the snares on the path to Life – keep your eyes wide open.
With eyes wide, find your Eye – when you find the One Eye that sees through the twain you shall be filled with Light!
What is interesting is that your choice to go blind is what is killing you instantly… stop and think about that if you are interested in knowing how to look at the truth with fearlessness. Selah.
Maybe your Self is communicating with you…have you tried to explain this to yourself – to find that root problem and source-solution.
Live fully – to the fullest!!!
I say the truth is a flaming sword:
your chains are unlocked already,
put them away, get up,
and learn to wield this sword of fire:
The Truth;
then, go and set the captives free.
Peace be within you,
In YHWH,
Khy’em Amri
by Safiya Stewart-Sagoua
My years as an adult-child has now sentenced me to a life as a child-like adult
Trying to reclaim what was never mine to own
Needing something to fill
The space in between
The gap that stands void
The bridge never built
To allow me to crossover to true maturity
Peace, love and happiness
And leave behind
Fear, apprehension, irresponsibility and dependence
Allowing me to live my life in truth………………..
Instead of fantasy
Reality and acceptance…………..
Instead of fear
Compromise………
Instead of submission
Fortitude…….
Instead of fragility
Sometimes I feel like I will break into a million little pieces
So I am silent when I should speak
Whisper when I should scream
Laugh to keep from crying
When the truth is, the tears would probably hydrate my dried up sense of reality
And bring me to a place where it is no longer out of reach or too heavy too bear
But my fear will not allow me to go there
Or even in that direction
I close my eyes and hope for the best, only to have gotten my foot stuck in a hole that I would have seen from a mile away
Eyes wide open
I choose to go blind in fear that the ability to see would kill me instantly
How will I explain this to …….
Myself
Opportunities missed caused by a life half-lived
They say the truth is freeing
I am waiting to be unchained
---
Safiya Stewart-Sagoua,
Unless you become like little children you shall not enter the Kingdom of Heaven – which is within you and all around you!
That is the Truth which shall set you free, Safiya.
That is why I say to you: Reclaim what IS yours to own:
That very thing which you seek to fill you,
that makes the space,
that shows the gap,
that calls for a bridge –
yes, this: God dwells within you; know this in stillness and be truly mature.
Peace, love and happiness: three things that cannot be dependent on the outside circumstances in full, as there is never an ‘ideal time’ and an ‘ideal place’ but we are here wanting these three things now and always – so I tell you the chian-smashing truth: Deep down inside, Safiya, you are that, that peace, that love and that bliss beyond transient happiness.
Fear will guide you if you let it – so fear what you should fear.
They say the world is like a snake that we perceive in a rope and hold fear for, but just as when the rope is SEEN AS IT IS the snake and fear vanishes all at once, so with the world, when the Eternal Truth is seen, how will you fear?
Pick up that cross of a body and hold it upright.
Be full of dignity, sweet Safiya!
Live in truth and the peace that comes from it.
Find out what is “true for you” – that is relative truth:
Find out what is “true for all” – that is absolute truth.
We live life as though it is a dream and we are a dream-figure in it. But I say unto you: Live like you are a lucid dreamer: Believe that your words/will will be fulfilled and it certainly will, by the Power of the Light.
The stream is not strong when it is being bent.
The beetle is not fortuitous when being held by the child…but appears supple and unmoving.
Break, if it is possible. Break down, and up, and left and right: All these chains that bind your mind are in and of themselves fragile – be strong in the truth, (and not degrading judgment), of who and how you are: for truly I say unto you, Safiya, unless you learn to love yourself, as well as love the God of the World, how shall you truly create love with another?
‘Among secrets: I am silence.’
Scream within – and cry often.
Laugh, but find the cry only diametrically opposed, but on the same emotional continuum.
You want truth, Safiya: Don’t keep from crying.
This will help you learn to be free.
Why laugh – is it so funny to be in denial of your own emotions?
Isn’t it true that your sense of reality is parched –
do you thirst for the safety and security to REALLY FEEL YOUR OWN HEART?
What do you fear? And are you able to ask the Great God for help…as it is said: ‘Ask and you shall receive.’ This allows God to fulfill our lives as the Answerer of true prayers.
It almost seems as though you are afraid of fear, that is facing it, and thus you are also afraid of going beyond fear, which is at present a fearful unknown. But Safiya: You said you were waiting – now I am waiting with you. Your chains are broken – arise, damsel, walk and dance in freedom and praise of your Master: Our God.
You have come this far…do not close your eyes while you are walking down the path: hope not in what is false but in what is true: verily, I say unto you: many are the snares on the path to Life – keep your eyes wide open.
With eyes wide, find your Eye – when you find the One Eye that sees through the twain you shall be filled with Light!
What is interesting is that your choice to go blind is what is killing you instantly… stop and think about that if you are interested in knowing how to look at the truth with fearlessness. Selah.
Maybe your Self is communicating with you…have you tried to explain this to yourself – to find that root problem and source-solution.
Live fully – to the fullest!!!
I say the truth is a flaming sword:
your chains are unlocked already,
put them away, get up,
and learn to wield this sword of fire:
The Truth;
then, go and set the captives free.
Peace be within you,
In YHWH,
Khy’em Amri
posted by Khy'em Yeshua M., 'The Branch'; Amri at 12:45:00 PM
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What can I say. If this poem got this much of a reaction it must be fabulous. This is the ultimate compliment. That it evoke so much emotion in you that you would post it on your site and comment.
Thanks so much!
Safiya
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