Thursday, July 12, 2012

What is to know?

what is to know
but this very moment in life

like a mere molecule of water
soon joined to the river of time

by surrendering to it
I drown willingly
in undercurrents of mystery
myself abandoned to wonder
through an instant of recognition

from somewhere else
I swirl blindly through the cosmos
re-joined, absentmindedly
with galactic eddys of light
which will forever reflect
upon eternal living water

so I'm brought home,
momentarily
to that primordial other
of which all...
are part





Jim Otterstrom
June 12, 2003

41 Comments:

Blogger Madcap said...

Thank you for posting this. I was just thinking again today how much I miss him. XO

8:50 PM  
Anonymous Tim said...

Breathtaking

11:37 AM  
Blogger CG said...

yeah, I think of him amazingly often myself.

4:09 AM  
Anonymous kiwi said...

I felt drawn to check Jim's blog today - hoping for something...I knew not what. And amazingly there is his beautiful haunting poem! I'm so grateful.

7:09 PM  
Anonymous air conditioning utah said...

thanks for this nice post...

11:08 PM  
Blogger Floatingclouds said...

I only just discovered that Jim was gone. I was searching for this blog after forgetting the name of it. I had read it regularly for a very long time. I finally remembered the name, found the blog, and sadly saw this fine poem. I was searching for this blog for consolation after a similar loss. My former husband, a creative and gentle man much like Jim, who lived on a rural farm and was a retired mailman after 30+ years, passed suddenly on July 16, 2012_just turned 64. I met him on a hippie commune in 1971. How strange to come here and see Jim not only had a similar life, but similar death. Goodbye, Jim. You reached many of us with your honesty, authenticity, compassion, humor, as well as someone who manifested living the good life and taught us much. You were/are a mentor, guide and inspiration. I will read over your prior posts and be sustained, as your presence still reverberates through your words and images. RIP sweet Jim and Bruce.

10:44 PM  
Anonymous arie w said...

it's graet poem.. :-)

11:10 PM  
Blogger Linda Navroth said...

I, too, was drawn here, perhaps hoping--no wishing--that his passing was a dream and that I would find him still here. Alas, not so. But so glad to see something, a little part of him, still connecting him to us. I miss you Jim. And Peggy--I hope you are doing well.

9:28 AM  
Blogger susan said...

I remember Jim and Peg often and with love.

5:45 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I had to come by again to check in, hoping there would be a post or something. Then, found this offering, such an amazing, insightful, profound, and moving poem. Thinking of you and your family, Peggy.

11:58 AM  
Anonymous A-line wedding dresses said...

Thank you for sharing the great post. I like it.

1:25 AM  
Anonymous by clicking here said...

i like the meaning of your title good work!. keep on posting i really enjoy reading your blog

8:44 PM  
Blogger rugged breed said...

Wow! you are so deep, this poem has a lit of emotions in it, I feel soul, I feel the artistic side, you did a good job! I like your word usage it is very deep.

Zero Dramas

2:03 AM  
Blogger Birsen Şahin said...

I was just thinking of jim and peggy and automatically came here; thanks to one that has posted these wonderfull words of jim

12:08 AM  
Blogger OdishaHaal said...

very nice. Thank you so much for sharing..
Odisha Real Estate

9:59 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

As a matter of fact these informative and great blogs have amazed me. Carmine

12:29 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

click here
click here
click here
click here
click here
click here

شركة تنظيف بيارات بالرياض

شركة تنظيف موكيت بالرياض
شركة عزل خزانات بالرياض
شركة تنظيف خزانات بالرياض
شركة تنظيف بيارات بالرياض
شركة نقل عفش بالخرج
شركة تنظيف منازل بالدمام
شركات نقل عفش بالدمام
شركة تسليك مجارى بالمدينة المنورة

1:25 PM  
Blogger rugged breed said...


You have a nice blog! I love it, I am very entertained and I learned a lot! I will follow all your posts everyday! You are a genius indeed and all of your words are meaningful, I will promote your blog to my friends and I am very sure they will also like your blog!

Hot Artz
Move Igniter

2:48 PM  
Blogger hasnain raza said...

This comment has been removed by the author.

2:41 AM  
Blogger Tabor said...

Thanks to whomever keeps this link alive. IT is important. More important than you know!!

2:57 PM  
Blogger gmcs sialkot said...


eid mubarak wishes
eid mubarak status
eid mubarak image

12:58 PM  
Anonymous Packers and Movers in Bangalore said...

I appreciate this post and its seems looking so informative Thanks for sharing with us..
Packers And Movers in Bangalore
Local Packers And Movers in Bangalore

1:09 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Thanks for sharing this verse) I write songs. And this theme is interesting for me. I use writingleader.com if I wanna get high-quality essays, dissertations, research papers and all types of academic papers. I wish you inspiration, Jim.

12:21 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

www0613
bally shoes
ugg outlet
michael kors handbags
cheap jordans
raptors jerseys
rockets jerseys
polo outlet
oakley sunglasses
adidas outlet
lakers jerseys

7:11 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...


adidas shoes
ugg boots
coach outlet online
pandora
mlb jerseys
canada goose outlet
maillot football pas cher
off white shoes
ralph lauren outlet
pandora charms

7:53 PM  
Anonymous Mobile app Development company in Mumbai said...

This article is really fantastic and thanks for sharing the valuable post. We are one of the best website development and website designing company in India.
Mobile app Development company in Mumbai
App Developers in Mumbai

2:13 AM  
Blogger Zihan Amelia said...

Subhanallah..simple analogy but deep meaning. something we know but we never realized, opened my mind and heart. Cara Mengobati Hematuria Cara Melancarkan Haid Obat Pilek Ampuh Cara Mengobati Tipes Pada Anak

6:19 PM  
Anonymous Clipping Path Service said...

You posted very useful article.

11:50 PM  
Blogger REKHA PUNIA said...

If you live in Delhi and looking for a good and reliable vashikaran specialist in Delhi to solve all your life problems, then you are at right place. 
love marriage specialist in delhi

vashikaran specialist in delhi

love vashikaran specialist molvi ji

get love back by vashikaran

black magic specialist in Delhi

husband wife problem solution
love marriage specialist in delhi
love vashikaran specialist
intercast love marriage problem solution
vashikaran specialist baba ji
online love problem solution baba ji


12:07 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Packers and Movers Pune


Book Best and Verified packers and movers in Pune, Expert in Home Relocation within or outside Pune. Compare 3 quotes from nearby packers and movers in Pune. Get 100% safe & affordable packing moving from Professional Packers and Movers.


Packers and Movers Pune

11:11 PM  
Blogger creative web solution said...

Totalsolution is the one of the best home appliances repair canter in all over Delhi we deals in repairing window ac, Split ac , fridge , microwave, washing machine, water cooler, RO and

more other home appliances in cheap rates

LCD, LED Repair in Janakpuri
LCD, LED Repair in Dwarka
LCD, LED Repair in Vikaspuri
LCD, LED Repair in Uttam Nagar
LCD, LED Repair in Paschim Vihar
LCD, LED Repair in Rohini
LCD, LED Repair in Punjabi Bagh
LCD, LED Repair in Delhi. & Delhi NCR
LCD, LED Repair in Delhi. & Delhi NCR
Washing Machine repair on your doorstep
Microwave repair on your doorstep

10:48 PM  
Blogger Chiến SEOCAM said...

İyi bir makale ve birçok faydalı bilgi

bán chó corgi con giá rẻ

chỗ bán chó corgi

ở đâu bán chó corgi

bán chó corgi thuần chủng

Phối chó bull pháp

12:30 AM  
Blogger Chiến SEOCAM said...

Artikeln är mycket meningsfull. Tack för att du delar

bon mat xa

máy ngâm chân giải độc

bồn matxa chân

bồn mát xa chân

bồn massage chân

1:53 AM  
Blogger Maketting SEO said...

Jede Person kann( máy xông tinh dầu ) unterschiedliche Gründe( máy khuếch tán tinh dầu ) haben, um ihr eigenes Leben( máy khuếch tán tinh dầu tphcm ) zu führen. Sie können nicht( máy phun tinh dầu ) alle Gründe erfassen, die gleich sind

9:18 PM  
Blogger seocom said...

شركة تنسيق حدائق بالمدينة المنورة
يحتاج الكثير من العملاء الذين يمتلكون المناز الكبيرة التي تحتوي على الحدائق سواء كانت صغيرة أم كبيرة فكلاهما يحتاج إلى شركة تنسيق حدائق بالمدينة المنورة والتي تبذل الكثير من الجهد حتى تصل للشكل المطلوب منها، كما أمنن الشركة توفير مجموعة كبيرة من المهندسين المتخصصين في تنسيق وتنظيف الحدائق بأعلى مستوى من التصميمات التي يقوم باتكارها وتنفيذها حتى أن تصبح هذه الحدائق مثل أشهر الحدائق حول العالم، بالإضافة إلى أن الشركة توفر أفضل أنواع الزهور والأشجار النادرة والتي يأتوا بها من أماكن بعيد، وأيضاً تترك الاختيار الأول والأخير إلى العميل الذي نترك له التصاميم وننتظر موافقته للقيام بالتنفيذ في أسرع وقت ممكن.

5:21 AM  
Anonymous Packers and Movers Ahmedabad said...

Packers And Movers Jamnagar
Packers And MoversVadodara
Packers And Movers Rajkot
Packers And Movers Gota Ahmedabad
Packers And Movers Bopal Ahmedabad

2:30 AM  
Blogger Maketting SEO said...

Дээд чанар бол зүгээр л( đá ruby thiên nhiên ) санаатай биш юм. Энэ нь өндөр( đá ruby nam phi ) түвшний төвлөрөл, тусгай хүчин( Đá Sapphire ) чармайлт, ухаалаг ( đá sapphire hợp mệnh gì )чиг баримжаа, чадварлаг туршлага, ( đá ruby đỏ )саад тотгорыг даван туулах( bán đá sapphire thô ) боломжийг хардаг.

12:35 AM  
Anonymous David Millar said...


I really like and appreciate your post. Thanks Again. Keep writing.

Background Removal Service

10:09 PM  
Anonymous Angelina Keffi said...

There is a safe & effective Natural Herbal Medicine. For Total Cure Call    +2349010754824,  or email him   drrealakhigbe@gmail.com       For an Appointment with (Dr.) AKHIGBE contact him. Treatment with Natural Herbal Cure. For:Dengue Fever, Malaria. Painful or Irregular Menstruation. HIV/Aids. Diabetics. Vaginal Infections. Vaginal Discharge. Itching Of the Private Part. Breast Infection. Discharge from Breast. Breast Pain & Itching. Lower Abdominal Pain. No Periods or Periods Suddenly Stop. Women Sexual Problems. High Blood Pressure Chronic Disease. Pain during Sex inside the Pelvis. Pain during Urination. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, (PID). Dripping Of Sperm from the Vagina As Well As for Low sperm count. Parkinson disease. Obesity, Lupus.  Cancer.  Tuberculosis.  Zero sperm count. Bacteria, Impotence Fertility,Protoplasmic, Diarrhea. Hepatitis A&B, Rabies. Asthma.  Quick Ejaculation. Gallstone, Cystic Fibrosis, Schizophrenia, Crubs, Cirrhosis,  Premature Ejaculation. Herpes. Joint Pain. Stroke. Cornelia Disease, Weak Erection. Ovarian problem,  Erysipelas, Thyroid, Discharge from Penis. Bronchial Problem,  HPV.  Hepatitis A and B. STD. Smallpox, Staphylococcus + Gonorrhea + Syphilis. Heart Disease.  Pile-Hemorrhoid.rheumatism,  Impotence, thyroid, Autism, Sepsis Bacteria,  Penis enlargement, Prostate Problem,  Waist & Back Pain.  Male Infertility and Female Infertility. Etc. Take Action Now. contact him & Order for your Natural Herbal Medicine:  +2349010754824  and email him    drrealakhigbe@gmail.com    Note For an Appointment with (Dr.) AKHIGBE.I suffered in Cancer for a year and three months dying in pain and full of heartbreak. One day I was searching through the internet and I came across a testimony of herpes cure by doctor Akhigbe. So I contacted him to try my luck, we talked and he sent me the medicine through courier service and with instructions on how to be drinking it.To my greatest surprise drinking the herbal medicine within three weeks I got the changes and I was cured totally. I don't really know how it happens but there is power in Dr Akhigbe herbal medicine. He is a good herbalist doctor.

2:37 AM  
Blogger Vlogger said...

Okay

2:51 AM  
Blogger Max Russell said...

This comment has been removed by the author.

11:09 PM  

Post a Comment

<< Home

voicexml
voicexml
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 Unported License.