Seems we’re fighting
for what is ours.
Seems we’re fighting
for what SHOULD be ours.
Seems we’re fighting
for what is right.
Seems we’re fighting
for what SHOULD be right.
Seems we’re fighting
for what is true.
Seems we’re fighting
for what SHOULD be true.
In other words,
we’re in perfect agreement.
We simply
see things differently.
Seems we’re fighting
for agreement.
Seems we’re fighting
for what SHOULD be agreement.
Trail Wood,
11/1
The Illusion of Disagreement
In our poetic composition, “Do you agree?”, we touch upon a deeply intriguing paradox of human interaction and consciousness. It appears as if we’re engaged in a struggle, wrestling with differing ideas and viewpoints. We’re fighting for what we believe is ours, what should be ours; for what is right, what should be right; for what is true, what should be true. Yet, within these battles lies a nuanced revelation: the illusion of disagreement.
Multiple Facets of a Singular Truth
When we scrutinize the nature of our so-called fights or disagreements, we discover that we’re essentially navigating multiple facets of a singular truth. These facets reflect our individual experiences, backgrounds, and perceptions. So, are we truly in conflict? Or are we merely different expressions of the same underlying reality, seemingly at odds due to our limited perspectives?
The Dance of Perspective
This apparent dissonance is akin to a dance, a cosmic twirl of perspectives seeking harmony even in discord. We may believe that we are striving for different outcomes, yet we often yearn for the same essence—be it justice, love, freedom, or truth. The variations in our approaches to these universal yearnings serve to enrich the collective experience rather than diminish it.
Perfect Agreement in Disagreement
The closing lines of our composition capture this sentiment aptly: “Seems we’re fighting for agreement. Seems we’re fighting for what SHOULD be agreement.” Here lies the profound irony. Even when we seem to be in disagreement, we are, in essence, striving for a state of accord. Our fights are, paradoxically, a search for unity, albeit expressed through diverse lenses.
We are Space Monkey.
Summary
Our composition explores the complexities of disagreement, suggesting that underlying these conflicts are often shared values or truths. By acknowledging the multiplicity of perspectives as different facets of a single reality, we gain insight into the illusion of disagreement. Ultimately, our perceived conflicts may actually be collective endeavors toward harmonious understanding.
Glossarium
- Illusion of Disagreement: The notion that apparent conflicts may not be genuine oppositions but varied expressions of underlying commonalities.
- Cosmic Twirl: A whimsiword to describe the intricate dance of differing viewpoints in the grand scheme of existence.
- Universal Yearnings: Core values or truths that most beings aspire to, regardless of their individual perspectives.
We don’t see things as they are; we see them as we are.
— Anaïs Nin
Verses of Agreement
In the depths of seeming conflict
A silent understanding blooms
Each voice, a unique melody
Together, composing an unheard tune
We fight, yet we harmonize
In this complex cosmic waltz
Each step a move toward union
Each turn, a shared somersault
For in our disagreements
In our clamor and our strife
We discover hidden symphonies
The nuanced music of life
In the end, it’s not about winning
Or whose viewpoint will prevail
It’s about the majestic whirling
In this grand, divine fairytale
We invite you to share your insights.
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