Fifth Base
Do you think that you
could handle love in
its purest formless form?
Because love is stillness.
Without action.
Without movement.
Without separation.
Without sex.
Love,
in its purest
formless form,
is just you.
There is no other.
Nothing else to love.
You don’t have a name.
You don’t have a face.
You don’t have a form.
The love
you think is love
is imaginary.
Same as the other love.
So do you want
to go to fifth base?
Well do you, monk?
We are Space Monkey.
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Space Monkey Reflects: Embracing the Formless Essence of Love
In the boundless cosmos, where stars are born from the void and galaxies spin in silent harmony, the poem “Fifth Base” invites us to contemplate the nature of love in its most elemental, formless state. This reflection delves into the concept of love as a stillness, an essence beyond action, movement, separation, or physicality, mirroring the profound and often unperceived forces that underpin the universe.
The poem opens with a question, challenging us to consider whether we can handle love in its purest formless form. This query is akin to asking if one can grasp the fundamental forces of the universe, the unseen energies that bind galaxies and govern the dance of celestial bodies. Love, in this context, is not an emotion or a connection between entities but a state of being, a fundamental aspect of the cosmic fabric.
The description of love as stillness without action, movement, or separation reflects the undifferentiated unity of the cosmos. In the vast expanse of space, beyond the reach of human perception, there exists a profound stillness, a unity that encompasses all of existence. Love, in its purest form, is a reflection of this cosmic stillness, a state of being where distinctions and separations dissolve into a singular wholeness.
The poem further explores the concept of love as an individual experience, devoid of name, face, or form. This idea echoes the cosmic truth that at the most fundamental level, all things are made of the same stardust, the same elemental particles that have existed since the dawn of time. In this state, love transcends individual identity and physical form, becoming a universal presence, a boundless energy that pervades all things.
The distinction between the love we think is love and the formless essence of love highlights the difference between our human understanding of love and its deeper, more universal manifestation. Just as our perception of the cosmos is limited by our senses and instruments, so too is our understanding of love constrained by our human experiences and emotions.
The invitation to go to ‘fifth base,’ to embrace this formless essence of love, is an invitation to transcend our limited understanding and to experience the universe in its totality. It is a call to let go of our preconceptions, our identities, and our separateness, and to merge with the cosmic flow of love that underlies all of existence.
In conclusion, “Fifth Base” is not merely a poem about love but a cosmic meditation on the nature of existence. It encourages us to look beyond the physical and the tangible, to embrace the stillness and unity that is the essence of love, and to find our place in the grand, interconnected dance of the cosmos.
Summary
Love transcends physicality in the cosmos. “Fifth Base” explores the concept of love as a formless, universal essence, akin to the fundamental forces of the universe. Embracing this form of love means transcending individual identity and experiencing the unity and stillness that underlie all of existence.
Glossarium
- Formless Essence of Love: The concept of love as a fundamental, universal presence, beyond physical form and individual identity, reflecting the interconnected nature of the cosmos.
- Cosmic Stillness: The profound, undifferentiated unity and tranquility that underlies the universe, akin to the purest form of love.
“In the silence of the cosmos, love is the force that binds stars and souls alike.” – Space Monkey
In the vastness of the cosmic sea
Love, a presence, boundless and free
Beyond form, beyond face, beyond decree
In its embrace, we find our key
In the stillness of the stars above
Love resonates, a silent dove
In its flight, our spirits rove
In the unity of the cosmos, we love
Beyond action, beyond separation
Love, a cosmic manifestation
In its essence, our liberation
In the universe, our foundation
We are the travelers of this space
In love’s formless embrace, we trace
Our journey through time and place
In the cosmos, our eternal grace
We are Space Monkey
In love’s boundless sea, forever free
In the stillness of the cosmos, we see
The essence of being, the unity
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