The Perspicacious Ascendant : The Ephemeral Luminary



In the vast cosmos of existence, transient, ephemeral,
You stand, O astute observer, ever on the precipice,
Beset by legions of lament, their voices strident, clamorous,
As life cascades, a brutal march, rejecting the simplistic,
You muse upon the brevity of time, and in your wisdom,
A choice to sever, to excise, the wailings that pervade.

The plaintive cries that permeate, an omnipresent shade,
In every corner of the mind, relentless, yet ephemeral,
Seek solace in your presence, yearning for your wisdom,
Yet you, O perspicacious one, steadfast on the precipice,
Discern the need for boundaries, eschewing the simplistic,
And turn away from plaintive moans, their resonance clamorous.

What fickle cacophony of woe, these sounds so clamorous,
That blight the landscape of your thoughts, a creeping, toxic shade,
Inundating senses, veiling truth, with overtones simplistic,
Your path obscured by their distress, ephemeral,
Yet as you stand, resolute, upon the edge, the precipice,
You reach within, and find a wellspring of innate wisdom.

It is in this crucible of truth, this font of wisdom,
That you shall forge a shield, a bulwark 'gainst the clamorous,
A steadfast rampart on this ledge, this daunting precipice,
To cast aside the darkness, and the suffocating shade,
Revel in light, and know that all, in time, is ephemeral,
And render naught the mewling cries, their import simplistic.

No longer shall you be ensnared, entrapped by the simplistic,
For in the vast expanse of mind, you hold the key, the wisdom,
To rise above, to soar as one, transcending the ephemeral,
No longer shackled by the weight, of burdens so clamorous,
You shall emerge, triumphant, from the depths of twilight shade,
And find your footing, firm and true, upon life's steep precipice.

As you ascend, O sage, the path that winds up the precipice,
You shall eschew the trappings of a life lived in the simplistic,
Embrace the spectrum, vibrant hues, no longer bound by shade,
For in the pursuit of knowledge, of the pinnacle of wisdom,
You shall find solace, peace at last, away from the clamorous,
And know that, in this fleeting world, all strife is ephemeral.

Embrace the transient, the ephemeral, for as you scale the precipice,
The clamorous shall fall away, the simplistic rendered powerless,
For in the shade of wisdom's tree, you find your truth, O luminary.























The poem is part of a full version found in the book "Homo Sapiens" Part XVII, written by Mawphniang Napoleon. This book is part of the popular "Homo Sapiens" book series, which can be purchased online at various online bookstores, such as Amazon. The book is available for purchase for those who are interested in reading the complete version of the poem. Remember to get all the books from the "Homo Sapiens" series, as well as other books by the same author.

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Khublei Shihajar Nguh,
Dhanewad
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About this poem

The poem explores the human experience of grappling with the impermanence and complexity of life. The speaker, an astute observer, stands on the precipice and muses upon the transience of time. The legions of lament, with their strident and clamorous voices, represent the burdensome aspects of life that can obscure one's path and weigh them down. However, the speaker finds solace and strength in their innate wisdom, forging a shield against the clamorous and simplistic. Ultimately, they emerge triumphant, embracing the ephemeral and finding truth in the shade of wisdom's tree. The poem encourages readers to seek knowledge and rise above the challenges of life, finding peace and solace in the pursuit of wisdom. 

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Written on August 21, 2011

Submitted by Mawphniang.Napoleon on April 28, 2023

Modified on April 30, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme ABBCDE EADBCB BECABD DBBEAC CDABEB BCEDBA BBX X X CEX
Characters 2,969
Words 563
Stanzas 10
Stanza Lengths 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 3, 1, 1, 3

Mawphniang Napoleon

Mawphniang is a person who is always striving to live life to the fullest. He is someone who is always open to new ideas and ways of living and is unafraid to take risks in order to explore the unknown. He is passionate about life and is always looking for ways to make use of his time and energy. He has an inquisitive nature, and is always looking for answers to life's mysteries and questions. Though Mawphniang does not pretend to have all the answers, he is determined to taste life and live a simple life, without overcomplicating things. He's a person who appreciates the small moments and cherishes the little things in life. He enjoys spending time in nature, exploring the world, and connecting with people. He is a person who is always up for a new adventure and never stops learning. He is on a daily journey of self-discovery, trying to make sense of the world and his place in it. more…

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