Duality

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Duality

CaterpillarĀ 

Seeking the boundaryĀ 

To cross over to new self

Grief ensues in changesĀ 

In between two selves

As one face is shorn

For the other and

Old ways expire but

 

Death is an illusion asĀ 

One self is torn away and

Transfigured into a new mystery

Incarnation

 

Butterfly, the math for transformation

Two sides to the equation

Both in perfect summation

Symmetrical wings

Lifting each self into

One and the same soul

 

The face of the soul

Is facetedĀ 

From one life to a new one

The grotesque becomes magnificent

In its symmetryĀ 

The soul grows through grief

Into gossamer wings

 

One soul

Two selves

One is shed for

Transcendence

And the other

Ascends out ofĀ 

Duality.

 

©Barbara Harris Leonhard @extraordinarysunshineweaver.com

Digital art ā€œDualityā€ Ā©Martha HarrisĀ See Martha’s Artistic Flarings @artisticflarings.blog

16 responses to “Duality”

  1. The Dark Horse Avatar

    Very interesting and not one I can read just the once, I’m happy I’ve read this.

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    1. extraordinarysunshineweaver Avatar

      I’m honored! Thank you!

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  2. Singledust Avatar

    we don’t really know what death is do we? a transformation, a reincarnation, definitely a transition to a different place, beautiful thoughts Barbara

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    1. extraordinarysunshineweaver Avatar

      Thank you! ā™„ļø

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  3. paeansunplugged Avatar

    This is a beautiful thought provoking piece. Leads to introspection. Wonderful artwork to go with it.

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    1. extraordinarysunshineweaver Avatar

      Thank you so much!

      Like

    2. marthaflares Avatar

      I am so glad tou enjoy my art piece! Thank you! 😊

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      1. paeansunplugged Avatar

        You are so welcome.

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  4. Singledust Avatar

    i see that duality in human self too, worried about crossing a boundary, not knowing ow to set limitations too, as always the artwork is stunning, this reminded me of a kite in the air

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    1. extraordinarysunshineweaver Avatar

      The human condition for sure. Yes, a kite! Maybe that symbolizes a release.

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      1. Singledust Avatar

        it could be Barbara, kites, balloons, all a symbol of freeing the spirit

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      2. marthaflares Avatar

        Thank you for enjoying my art! 😊

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    2. marthaflares Avatar

      I am so glad you like my artwork. 😊

      Liked by 2 people

      1. Singledust Avatar

        I do Martha, it’s a mystic quality about it, I love the hues you use

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      2. marthaflares Avatar

        I’m so glad you do!

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      3. marthaflares Avatar

        Thank you!

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