Wonderland of Illusion

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“What a strange world we live in ... said Alice to the Queen of Hearts” ― Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland
   
The Poets and Storytellers United prompt is to "write about an obscure bit of knowledge that fascinates us". Nothing is more obscure than the nature of our existence and the endless bits of knowledge generated by thinkers and scholars seeking to unravel this greatest of all mysteries. Indeed, there are many rabbit holes to fall into when pondering such questions and I do enjoy, with bewilderment, wonder and sometimes skepticism, exploring the ideas of mind-bending thinkers. I expect one day we'll burst the time/space bubble and uncover more intuitively the cosmic scheme lurking amid our limited human senses. Meanwhile, these senses helping us to cope within the boundaries of our little understood labyrinth, bring us misery but also serenity, especially when gazing at inspiring changing skies.
And should the lamp outside my door be illusion, the "imaginary" snow blankets that fell still feel real and need shovels to clear pathways for those going out into the cold.
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Postscript Jan. 22nd: I dedicate this post to a much-loved fellow blogger Kay Davies who passed away this weekend. My always curious friend for decades, we entered the blogosphere together. An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel is her excellent site.

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HOLD ONTO THE LIGHT

Comments

  1. TomJanuary 18, 2024 at 10:59 AM

    ...you my friend, are the one with words! Take care and be well.

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  2. Yogi♪♪♪January 18, 2024 at 11:04 AM

    Great post!! I distrust those who say they have the answer to everything and want to put God in a box.
    I am more interested in the questions.

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  3. carol l mckennaJanuary 18, 2024 at 11:20 AM

    You write so well and gorgeous photos of winter ~ be warm and cozy ~ hugs,

    Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  4. Spare Parts and PicsJanuary 18, 2024 at 11:50 AM

    Gorgeous sky in the first photo. Stay safe and warm!

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  5. magiceyeJanuary 18, 2024 at 5:25 PM

    Beautiful photos and narration.

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  6. JoyfulJanuary 18, 2024 at 5:34 PM

    I love what you did with the photos. They look like paintings. The sky is so pretty.

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  7. RajaniJanuary 19, 2024 at 2:54 AM

    I like the way you say existential riddles are hidden in shadows and we are skirting reality's hems... wonderful..

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  8. eileeninmdJanuary 19, 2024 at 3:02 AM

    You do have a way with words. Love the images!
    Take care, enjoy your day and happy weekend!

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  9. Rosemary Nissen-WadeJanuary 19, 2024 at 3:25 AM

    Ha, nothing more obscure than knowledge we don't yet have! But perhaps the pondering is half the fun.

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  10. JimJanuary 19, 2024 at 4:40 AM

    Beautiful.

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  11. RommyJanuary 19, 2024 at 6:19 AM

    I adore your take on the prompt! And the poem is both delightfully thoughtful and thoughtfully delightful.

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  12. colleenJanuary 19, 2024 at 6:24 AM

    It's like an open sesame incantation. I love a good rabbit hole.

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  13. JimJanuary 19, 2024 at 7:27 PM

    We rely on our technology to be able to come up with fixes for all the woes. Poor way to go, eggs just in that basket.
    ..

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  14. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2024 at 8:54 PM

    I like "senses skew each clue"...

    I'm not anonymous, I'm Priscilla King.

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  15. Shiju SugunanJanuary 21, 2024 at 12:35 AM

    The masterful line: "Senses skew each clue that transcends fantasy's realm" sums it all up. Our senses, those trusted tools of navigation, falter in this Wonderland, leaving us adrift in a sea of ambiguity, forever chasing clues that dance beyond the borders of the known.

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    1. Penelope NotesJanuary 21, 2024 at 9:44 AM

      You put it so beautifully and I think correctly. :)

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  16. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2024 at 8:41 AM

    Your post reminded me the week I stayed in Oxford and went on the traces of Alic ! I even went into the shop ! Gattina

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    1. Penelope NotesJanuary 21, 2024 at 9:41 AM

      How amazing that you had an opportunity to visit Oxford and the places that inspired the author and Alice story!

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  17. Debi SwimJanuary 22, 2024 at 9:30 AM

    Thinking's rabbit trails are wonderful. I can spend whole days happily in them.

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  18. Hena TayebJanuary 22, 2024 at 11:05 AM

    Another wonderful poem.

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  19. purplepeninportland.comJanuary 26, 2024 at 5:48 PM

    I love your take on the prompt, and of course, the stunning photos.

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