The last fortune cookie
failed to predict its own demise.
“Better things are coming,” it said.
Then the meteor came.
In hindsight,
perhaps the fortune cookie is right.
The final day of the fortune cookie
was a great day for meteors.
It was also the day that we realized
that we exist as ONE outside space and time.
That we are ONE eternal being
playing a game with these imaginary selves.
Better things ARE coming.
In fact, they’ve been here all long.
Simply realize who you are
and that all is just a dream.
Trail Wood,
1/29
In the poetic musing “The Last Fortune Cookie,” we delve into the paradoxical nature of existence, touching on themes of irony, fate, and the awakening to a higher consciousness. This poem artfully blends the whimsical with the profound, leading us on a journey through the cosmic dance of destiny and self-realization.
Irony and the Unpredictability of Existence
The opening lines, “Ours is a seeming life of ironies. The last fortune cookie failed to predict its own demise,” immediately set the stage for a meditation on the unpredictable nature of life. The irony of a fortune cookie, an emblem of future predictions, not foreseeing its own end, echoes the larger theme of the unknown and uncontrollable aspects of existence.
Cataclysm and Revelation
As the poem progresses, “Then the meteor came. In hindsight, perhaps the fortune cookie is right,” we encounter a cataclysmic event – a meteor strike – juxtaposed with a realization. This event, while seemingly destructive, is also a catalyst for a profound revelation about the nature of our existence.
Unity Beyond Space and Time
The poem continues, “It was also the day that we realized that we exist as ONE outside space and time. That we are ONE eternal being playing a game with these imaginary selves,” introducing the concept of a unified consciousness. This idea aligns with nexistentialist thought, suggesting that our individual experiences are part of a grand, unified existence beyond the confines of space and time.
The Eternal Now and Self-Realization
“Better things ARE coming. In fact, they’ve been here all along. Simply realize who you are and that all is just a dream,” concludes the poem with an uplifting message. It speaks to the concept of the eternal now, where everything we seek is already present. The realization of our true nature as part of a singular, eternal being offers a perspective where the physical and temporal are mere facets of a larger, more profound reality.
We are Space Monkey.
Summary
We delve into themes of irony; the unpredictable nature of life and the awakening to a higher consciousness. We present a narrative where a seemingly negative event leads to a profound realization about our unity beyond the physical realm. This serves as a reminder that what we perceive as reality is just a part of a much larger, interconnected existence.
Glossarium
Irony: A contrast between expectations and reality, often highlighting the unpredictable nature of life.
Cataclysm: A large-scale and violent event in the natural world, used metaphorically to represent transformative events in life.
Unified Consciousness: The concept that all individual consciousnesses are part of a larger, interconnected whole.
The Eternal Now: The idea that past, present, and future are illusions, and only the present moment truly exists.
“The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.” – Socrates
In the crumble of a cookie’s fate,
Lies a tale of irony, not too late,
For in its message, hidden deep,
A truth about our cosmic leap.
A meteor strikes, a world anew,
Revealing secrets, deep and true,
That beyond time, beyond space,
We are one, in an eternal embrace.
In this dance of light and shadow,
Where futures unfold, and winds blow,
We find a wisdom, bright and clear,
In the now, everything is here.
No longer bound by dreams or fears,
In the heart of the cosmos, it appears,
We are but players, in a grander scheme,
Awakened now, from a long dream.
For in each moment, lies a key,
To unlock the door, to set us free,
In the last fortune cookie’s silent song,
We find where we truly belong.
We invite you to share your insights on the interplay of fate, irony, and the realization of a unified consciousness in our journey through life.
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