Bloom Poem by D.N. Rebb

There once was that moment, days ago
Yet now it seems to be so ancient

This insignificant summer morn'
When your smile gleams with hope
And competes with the late moon's front
Unlatching the gateway to flawless Nirvana
With the sun's sparkle remaining dim
The dawn's sluggish approach feels so right

Might there be many present, you ask?
Tirelessly toiling for distant future
Enjoying their postmeridian breeze
Tasks that can't be left for ‘morrow
Within this endeavor, stands one bloom
Newly planted with earthly love
Named after one's final perished pain
Symbolizing a promise that remained
Up the trellis, this noble vine laces skywards
Relevant verses, only scripted for truth

Reality might be blind without you
Troubled dreams continue to torment
False names spontaneously inquire
As fateful tragedy oddly transpires

Do you believe in probable destiny?
Unexpected luck would surely play some role
There's strength in simple rules
Acquaint yourself with this subtle spice
But first ignite what still slumbers
Then realize you can't take everything away
Yes, symmetry is a delicate balance
Could you then still calmly remain?
Close your eyes, tell me what you see
Are you transfixed on ideal beauty?
Do you even realize you're smiling again?

Follow the picturesque direction inward
Disappointment you will not find
Sense your universal time n' place
Familiar spirits will safely guide the way
Many have failed at this simple task
Let your ambition stay the course
Clear perception is the necessary action
Ancestral voices call out your name
Embrace this moment, listen carefully
Trust your heart to make agile decisions
Everything turns transparent at once
Unworthy behavior, quickly cast aside
Be smitten from deep injured pride
How audacious is this dream?
Exceed the potent capability of love

The truth, once found, time to share
There's always another looming force
Fear, found in the adaptation of darkness
Thus, stay focused on what is real
Guide those whose sureness has failed
Share the light necessary for all to see
Stay till full confidence pays a re-visit
You might lead today,
But might be led tomorrow
Make room for ambitious strivers
Portion out all relative abundance
Tenderly redeem any idle time
Then distill every wrong-doing
And detox the poison that undermines
As a clear conscience, hence, satisfies

The radiant bloom now fully grown
The guardian of eternity
Respect this romantic beauty