Not named as joy; <br />not named as happiness.. <br /> <br />at the end of a thought <br />the eyes lifted; then, <br /> <br />only the senses; <br />only the senses’ action seen; <br /> <br />only the endless beauty <br />of the beautiful unnamed; <br /> <br />only the glory of the food <br />of the senses unattached; <br /> <br />where is the mind <br />in this perfect satisfaction? <br /> <br />who needs to name this blessing, <br />blithe? or to name it, bliss? <br /> <br />beyond a name; <br />yet known. <br /> <br />*<br /><br />Michael Shepherd<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-place-beyond-between/