Two Worlds, Poetry by Sheila Benedis

Two Worlds

Inner world

democracy                                        

compassion for oppressed

lightness of peace and hope

life fragile and precious

                    

outer world

autocracy

darkness of war

lack of safety and health

innocent people suffering

 

Inner world calm peaceful place to create art

outer world chaos and terror

 

Inner world

texture and movement of natural organic shapes

bright cheerful colors

soothing sound of grateful clouds

fragrance of flowers

taste of honey

                                   

outer world

jagged geometric shapes

harsh colors

shrill sound of loud thunder

smell of rotten eggs

taste of bitterness

 

Entrance to my apartment is a lively oasis of joy and excitement

Other apartments seem more neutral

 

May I be happy healthy healed safe strong

May the outer world be happy healthy healed safe strong

 

May I feel my inner beauty

May the outer world be uplifted by my creativity