
https://mythsofthemirror.com/2019/10/31/a-november-writing-challenge/
With a shout out to Dwight of Rothpoetry. I got hooked on his line “the intersection of infinity’
his poem on this can be seen here
https://rothpoetry.wordpress.com/2019/11/12/the-intersection-of-infinity/
Once upon a time, at the intersection of infinity, I chanced upon a tiny planet circling a tiny star. I was surprised to discover strange forms of elemental creatures had evolved on this planet. These elemental forms scrambled around the planet devouring each other in an effort to sustain its existence. I marveled at the myriad of design of the various forms and how they adapted to land, air and water. I had no idea that the creation of space, time and matter outside of the spiritual realm would produce such anomalies.
I observed these strange shapes for a time. I concentrated on the bipedal creatures which seemed to have more cunning than the other varieties. I wondered….what if….and extracting dark energy from the universe I breathed it into the two legged creatures. The creatures paused mid stride in their hunting and I sensed a new awareness fill their being. They looked up at the sun with a puzzled frown and then at each other and their mouths opened trying to articulate speech patterns. I allowed myself a self satisfied smirk as I retreated back to the spiritual plane.
Lost in contemplation with the creator it was a while before I again entered the material universe and observed the tiny planet. I saw large collections of the bipedal creatures living side by side in shelters, protecting themselves from the elements. They were able to communicate with each other and seemed to be thriving in numbers. I wondered if they could evolve from their carbon, oxygen based elements to pure spirit and considered a way to accomplish this. I inscribed some suggestions on two tablets of stone and placed them where they could be found by a man ascending a mountain’s path. Satisfied with this little sleight of hand I once again found the spiritual plane.
Returning to the Earth a third time I observed terrible wars, anger and hostility. These creatures seemed intent on destroying themselves. They had learned nothing from my writing on the stone tablets. It was then I decided to take human form and express a way forward to change base material desires into spirit. I managed to recruit a few followers, teach them some basics, but jealousy and injustice won out, my human form was extinguished and I was back in the spiritual plane.
I’m now spending my time communing with the creator for next steps in the evolution of this unique species. They weren’t part of the creators plan. With so much darkness the creator was experimenting in trying to brighten things up and humans became an unexpected by-product. The creator is willing to accept responsibility for his design and has tasked me with trying to sort out this mess. I’m working on it.
Wouldn’t it be good if the gods got us out of this mess. I think we have to do for ourselves though. After all we made it. Sttill I sometimes feel the gods are close by and support us when we try to help ourselves.
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Thanks for your comments Suzanne. I certainly believe in that old adage ‘ God helps those who help themselves ‘.
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I love your creative spinoff of the intersection of infinity! Glad you were able to extend the idea a little further!
Thanks for the shout out to my blog!
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Thanks for your mind bending thoughtful poetry Dwight and for the inspiration.
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You are welcome! I am very glad you enjoyed it!
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The way things are going I think it is going to take quite a bit of work to straighten things out….
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I agree wholeheartedly Dwight.
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For something not from here to stumble on us, how peculiar we must seem.
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We could ponder our existence forever and still come up with the question ‘ why am I here’.
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Definitely a work in progress. Interesting take, Len!
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We are certainly that Chelsea. The question is how far along are we to completion. Can’t wait for December 2,2019 5:00 p.m. and all that possibility emerging into this world.
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❤ Thanks, Len!
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Excellent story, Len. I hope there’s a future for the bi-peds before they wipe themselves out and have to start all over. I used to think that (flood) was so mean of the creator/destroyer, but now pretty much get it. I’m looking forward to sharing your story! Thanks for taking up the prompt. Well done!
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I remember way back when I was taking a course on the Bhagavad Gita and having that discussion. A fellow student was adamant that civilization had been destroyed and reborn a number of times in the earth’s history. I have never followed up on this but I aim to see what the internet has on the subject.
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My current WIP is a take on that thought, Len. (Humans at the end of one of many rounds of civilization). I have no first hand experience, of course (lol) but it seems completely plausible to me that the cycle of growth, corruption, and near extinction has happened before. A grim thought, but we’ve seen it on a less cataclysmic scale many times. Gives me the shivers!
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…….and thanks for your mind stimulating prompts Diana.
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The stories have all been wonderfully creative. I’m thrilled that you gave it a go!
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I agree!
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This is a fun and creative take on Diana’s prompt and our crazy world. Hopefully, you, me, god, and our fellow bi-peds will take up the call to love and live in harmony. If not, wipe us out and start over.
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Amen to that Brad. Love and harmony would be a nice way to go.
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We can always dream. 🙂
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Reblogged this on Myths of the Mirror and commented:
I’m so glad Len took up the November challenge. I hope you enjoy his story and the interesting slant he took with the point of view. 🙂 Happy Reading and good luck to all the NaNo participants out there.
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Thanks Diana. I always enjoy attempting your thought provoking prompts.
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My pleasure. Happy Writing!
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An excellent sideways look at ourselves.
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Thanks. I’ve looked at the world from a number of angles and still trying to make sense of it. ….I’m looking for a new angle.
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OO Len! That was a dastardly take for sure! Loved it! And the photo you chose was one Helene used as a What do you see prompt once if I am not mistaken. Where ever our dear Helene is today, I hope she is adding your amazing composition to her round up.
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I never followed Helene but we must have had something in common if we liked the same image. She’s probably blogging her advice in the spiritual realm trying to advise on how to clean up our worldly mess.
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Great tale … you’ve a huge task ahead! Like the play on the creator theme 🙂
Agree Dwight is a gifted wordsmither and this shot adds to your story
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Thanks Kate. The Creator is given lots of advice and requests on a daily basis from his earthly followers. Maybe Angels can think outside the box. I agree about Dwight and his wordsmithing.
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whatever arises is the lesson we need to learn … hopefully most know that by now 🙂
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I love your take on the prompt..Diana always comes up with brillian writing prompts..
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Thank you for visiting and your kind words. I agree Diana is inspirational in her approach to fellow bloggers.
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I really like how the alien is religious and in touch with ‘the creator’ – it’s not something you see often in science fiction!
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It’s the way my mind works. I don’t like five armed, one eyed alien creatures…..oops is that classified as racist. I’m not sure these days.
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You never can be sure anymore! It’s either mess up a few times or shut up forever, and I know which I’m going to end up doing!
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Thoroughly enjoyed your interpretation of Diana’s prompt. However, it may be more “real” than “fantasy.” ;-0
Well done!
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I think I agree with you but we will we never know……or will we.
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Excellent story based on the prompt. Interesting thought that we may have been an unexpected by-product 😀
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I never have the same thought from day to day. My mind is all over the place in regard to humanity. We are a puzzle.
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Great story! May not be far from the truth.
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Life is a mystery. Who knows the truth. Thanks Tim.
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Nice one, Keep it up, Len 🙂
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Thank you Kevin.
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What really fantastic and imaginative writing, Len! Absolutely loved it, and it seems to be so true, even when we look at it from another perspective. Thank you so much.
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Thanks Anne. Life is a mystery and the great beyond even more mysterious.
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