Metaphysical Limericks
A genre whose time has come
Spiritual wisdom means nothing when it takes itself too seriously. That’s why I present all my philosophical aphorisms in the form of a limerick. The following short collection of limericks about mindfulness, soul searching and self-awareness comes from a much larger body of work dealing with topics of religion, mythology, philosophy and spirituality.
The Inner Ineffable
I wrestle with something in darkness alone
Search every corner and turn every stone
For books that can name it
And methods to tame it
But this part of my person might never be known
Composure
An unkindness of ravens may pester your soul
And challenge your heart till your patience is full
Embrace them with grace
Put yourself in their place
Not until then will your spirit be whole
Simplicity
The sages admonish edacious pursuits
So soften the ego and strengthen your roots
Don’t work up a swelter
Over hunger and shelter
But learn to subsist on intangible fruits
In the Flow
From the fountain of time we all dip
For each moment a succulent sip
Holding water in hand
Like an hour of sand
It will never succumb to your grip
Right Mindfulness
Respect the true source and you surely will hear it
Only the wicked have reason to fear it
To obtain inner peace
Just learn to release
And never forget to be mindful in spirit
For more wit and wisdom along these lines, you can visit the King of Limericks. Fred Hornaday also writes regularly for Medium on topics of alternative education and digital nomadism.
