from distant origins
each has a path
from afar paths
come together
destined to intersect

perchance
a meeting place
a collision
a surprise
an exchange
of energy

tantalizing synergy
focused to a point
the creation of worlds
which could not exist before

but paths that intersect
are doomed to separate
a keen sense of rending
can inexorably demonstrate

growing distance makes clear
the widening miles
and diverging goals
that take us away again

loneliness is the price
we pay, in full,
for precious knowledge

Once again, Sinner your analysis gives me food for thought. While also evoking deeper emotion...
loneliness is too steep a price to pay for anything...
as it can break the spirit...
especially when brought on by knowledge that can change with the seasons... or for any reason...

Intersecting and connecting....Sometimes the connection is permanent, sometimes it is not... Loneliness can be a price for intersecting, but it is temporary and comes in exchange for knowledge gained through experience....Embrace it, grow from it...When it passes, which it will, move on with your life...

A very good piece Sinner and long over due

Thank you both so much for your kind replies

Hi Sinner, my mind once again returns to these words you penned as eloquently as they flowed from the spring of knowledge and understanding that’s within you. And as I reread your thoughts yet again, my mind is taken in a new direction.

I agree with you in this way:

“Each has a path from afar paths come together”… as total strangers who can be vastly different in culture, belief, socio-economic status,
that meet by chance and instinctively link, even for a short time, and not being limited by prejudice they exchange such prolific energy that each is affected by the other, is a compliment to the essence of their character, open minds, as well as their ability to think outside the box.

For it is through the eyes of diversity that we are able to expand our own vision, and that allows us to see more clearly what otherwise our closed minds cannot. In life “everything happens for a reason”, and from each experience, or intersection that surprises us as we collide head on, whether good or bad, we are able learn from them and grow more keenly aware of what and who in our lives is most important to us.

Sure, on occasion our inherent differences may inhibit understandings, and if we are shortsighted may lead to a partial or even complete breakdown of the bond established. But, just like a carburetor needs an adjustment occasionally to keep the engine running smoothly, so too, relationships that are worth keeping may require a bit of fine tuning on occasion to keep spirits in touch with what matters more than the fallibility of the human condition.

We should consider ourselves blessed when we happen on kindred souls we connect with, and not be rushed to move on from each other without first discovering if the bond has been irreparably broken, or if the ties just need a little tightening to keep them securely in place.

True friendship that unconditionally accepts and appreciates that which is in its grasp, without asking for or expecting anything in return, is a rare commodity, and isn’t something that I personally take lightly.

Thank you for sharing your insight in this matter,
and for allowing me to share my thoughts and friendship with you…

Good stuff !
i enjoyed reading it