Every so often ^ v ^ v ^ <br />despite the disinclination \ \ \ <br /> to do so and the friction /\*/\ <br />which it causes, but not everyday, , , , , , <br />I feel the compunction < > <br />to scrutinize my intentions, ? ? ? <br />or, = <br />for a better word, my inclinations / / / <br />and thus embark on - - - <br />a trek into the arid sands, ., ., ., ., ., <br />without enchantment ~ ~ ~ <br />upon a voyeuristic survey o o <br />of my entire institution or constitution... [ ] <br /> <br />It helps to engage one’s imagination ! `! `! ` <br />to deliver the required penetration > > > <br />into such an enterprise with undue emotion / / / commotion \ \ \ <br />and fall into the depths of subconsciousness . <br /> <br />I am not surprised at the many manifestations {|’|, |`|; } <br />which are shown me through this adventurous exploration * or creation * <br />which I would rather think of as a (re-creation *) <br />using M. Moore’s quote as a guide - <br />“no truth can be fully known until it has been tried/ by the truth of disputation” <br /> <br />To be honest ( - ) , <br />I believe this is merely a search for some kind of ALEF (BORGES) . <br />If only I could swing and lasso the “total view of life”. (O) <br /> <br />Such a hippopotamus cannot be taken lightly –– –– <br />but I have wasted many a year and after much meditation – ummmm – <br />inner wanderings – ummmm– and even so much subconscious moments <br /> <br />I still find myself wandering in the desert <br />with no mountain in sight <br /> <br /> - April 1,2008<br /><br />Ben Gieske<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/paysage-d-ame/