Diving Into the Beloved by Lark Compton

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Diving Into the Beloved is a mesmerizing collection of poetry that plunges into the realms of love, spirituality, and the soul's longing. Each poem is a profound reflection of the sacred dance between the lover and the Beloved, capturing the essence of divine connection and human vulnerability. Compton's words invite readers to explore the depths of their own hearts, making this book not just a literary work but a spiritual experience—an invitation to embrace the love that resides within and around us. With a youthful, modern interpretation of the path to enlightenment, this collection reminds us of the ecstatic poets like Rumi and Hafiz, yet Compton's voice remains distinctly his own, weaving together concrete details and bold imagery that will leave a lasting impression.

Read an Excerpt

Arrow of Not Me
Through the veil of thought

and time

my heart forges an arrow of

not me
not the person

aiming at your feet

I laugh at myself
in the bliss of devotion

when during the blink of an eye I disappear into the vastness

the leaky boat

I Am dissolving

while a "me" clings to the sides of a lifeboat

singing
Jai Gurudev Jai Gurudev

about that arrow of love

I don't even want you to see the archer

who is a phantom

as the arrow of love bounces off of your big toe

and you laugh at yourself

in the mirror

I'm embarrassed to send a love poem to myself

that I may never remember if I read or not

About the Author:

Lark enjoys being a hermit and staying out of the limelight.

He has been known to accidentally bodysurf with turtles at play.

He leaves them alone and they leave him alone.

Everyone's happy.

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/53108042.Lark_Compton

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