The Philosopher's Stone

Dear Reader,

Within this Book, you will find a collection of Poems in Light. These poems were written parallel to writing of ‘The Author ~ or ~ The Characters’ Short Living Story.’ As the Characters journeyed through their mystical adventure through the Dark world of The Author, these poems reflect its Light. As the Reader can ponder questions through their journey, these poems transmit the answers. And as The Author discovers the secrets of the Universe in their story, these poems present what He has found. Do take them dearly, for I have written them that way, and use them wisely, for they speak more than what they say. Let my words give you everything you need for you to be beyond yourself; let them remind you that the universe is inside you, and let them inspire you to feel, that as you hold my book in your hands, as proof that I am able to manifest all my dreams true, so can you. Dear Reader, this book is for You.

- Facundo Raganato, The Author

www.TheCharactersShortLivingStory.com

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The Philosopher's Stone

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Pour thy terrible evil Darkness upon me

the Light will embrace and transmute its vices

to Reflect who you really are

beyond who you think you should be.

Envy? Understand you are Unique,

you have All of what you wish, what you want.

what you do, what you think, what you feel,

Why do you even compare?

Do not let other's Light

make you turn back to see your shadow,

instead Reflect its flame and both will grow

like a Mirror that expands the Light.

Gluttony? Lust? Greed?

The four noble Truths might shine some Light on thee.

The key is to want to give, the Light, not take.

The choices the Conscious mind makes, creates the future,

not only your, but Ours as well.

Be conscious of the feelings

and thoughts that wander through your Being.

Follow the ones you choose, which you know to be True

They will lead you to your Inner Being.

Pure as it was

in the beginning.

Before the Fall.

Pour thy terrible evil Darkness upon me

the Light will embrace and transmute its vices

to Reflect who you really are

beyond who you think you should be.

Wrath? Really easy to fall in;

you showed me your Darkness

and I spitted it back at you with mine's in,

such cycle a Wise one would never begin.

Space and Time

expand . . . Let me share;

like a Vessel that grows with the Light of Consciousness:

it reaches out from the Curious thirst for Knowledge,

it extends with the Limitless Power of Imagination,

and learns with the Efficiency of Wisdom;

it is up to the Dimensions of the Mind

to contain (Earth),

mold (Water),

sharp (Air),

and be (Fire),

Consciously,

The Energies Perceived

Gracefully Balancing

the Light & the Dark.

It is the "I" who fights with Wrath to win,

it is the hurt "I" who misplaces the Darkness instead of letting it Heal,

it is the "I" who is focused on the other instead of letting it Breathe,

it is the "I" who lets the Mind go

to empty this Darkness on the other

because one cannot take it in.

Pour thy terrible evil Darkness upon me

the Light will embrace and transmute its vices

to Reflect who you really are

beyond who you think you should be.

Boring Sloth; thou fiend Ennui.

Like a heavy black cloth that sinks; it pulls one down,

it extinguishes all the sparks that ignite within;

it seems that you have lost what moved you,

or what moved you is not giving you what you need.

It is not only you who you do things for,

others are Etherly connected to every choice.

Hence, follow the Question,

the Unknown,

the Risk,

Selflessly,

and the Answer will be revealed.

The Light is seeking you,

but it is up to You to open

to Receive,

it is you who must Open

the Doors

the Walls

to be

who you really are,

Beyond who you think you should be.

And "I,"

O that "I"

Whom We are blind to see.

That is your greatest Enemy,

that "I"

You and Your Pride.

that "I"

The one who makes others feel small,

ashamed, worthless, insignificant, unimportant,

or so you think.

It will be a pity to find you

high above the World

~ Alone in the Tower ~

with your head on your feet.

Fool is the one who does not empty his Vessel to learn,

but keeps it full to the brisk.

Fool is the one to believe that an eternal bliss lies at the top of Oneself

when it sleeps at the mercy of your enemy.

Written inside the Vessel

is the Humble Answer you Seek,

Blessing of giving Selflessly,

Pure as we were

in the beginning.

Before the Fall.

Pour thy terrible evil Darkness upon me

the Light will embrace and transmute its vices

to Reflect who you really are

beyond who you think you should be.

It is a Journey,

the Path may have thorns between the Seven of these,

but the Light thy lamp holds Inside

is far more powerful that who you were,

who you are, and who you will be.

Believe.

- Facundo Raganato

www.TheCharactersShortLivingStory.com