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Diving Into the Beloved is a mesmerizing collection of poetry that plunges into the realms of love, spirituality, and the soul's longing. Each poem is a profound reflection of the sacred dance between the lover and the Beloved, capturing the essence of divine connection and human vulnerability. Compton's words invite readers to explore the depths of their own hearts, making this book not just a literary work but a spiritual experience—an invitation to embrace the love that resides within and around us. With a youthful, modern interpretation of the path to enlightenment, this collection reminds us of the ecstatic poets like Rumi and Hafiz, yet Compton's voice remains distinctly his own, weaving together concrete details and bold imagery that will leave a lasting impression.
The Beloved I have not seen
The unnameable is wrenching my poor heart apart
trying hard to capture the mystery that came before
Beauty stunned all with her supreme nakedness in the magical garden of feelings
grace exploding,
petals on a rose
A fragrance whose secret escapes momentarily to the inebriates in the tavern
I am writing love letters and prose to the beloved I've not seen
A master of mine once said:
"It is so secret -
two cannot walk abreast there. Not even one.
I want to see that secret that mystery face-to-face
I want to kiss him,
to kiss her
I am in love with someone...
But the beloved I have not seen
because I have not seen a beauty like this beauty anywhere on the face of this planet."
You who read this are rowing your leaky boat in an ocean of wine singing praises to the night.
Or maybe you are spinning wildly through infinity
Love orbiting itself
playing coy playing hide and seek?
in Laneakea (Hawaiian for immeasurable heaven)
A place I have visited and lost and now pine for from the very depth of my being
I am so alone Beloved
So alone
Standing on the shores of your infinity
He has been known to accidentally bodysurf with turtles at play.
He leaves them alone and they leave him alone.
Everyone's happy.
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