Tepoztlan Burning Man

 

Tepoztlan is like Burning Man covered

by transparencies of historical memory

going all the way back to when civilization

began to proceed with projections of

little minds onto the world in different

gels; fascism, communism, Disney,

oh my!

 

All that crap indicates the corruption of

windhorse; basic human dignity which is

really fun, joyful, true and accurate like

a great comedian killing it.

 

I see it in Tepoztlan…open freshness of

nowness humor shines brightly through

tapestries of ghostly nostalgia. 

 

Addendum: Meme from the 1950´s;
a rag of ghostly tapestry:

 

¨Imagine me rushing home to a hot

apartment, listening to the automatic

laundry, electric dishwasher, and

garbage disposal and…the nagging wife.¨

 

1954 Jimmie Stewart in Rear Window

Poem analyzed by A.I.:

John Tischer´s poem ¨Tepoztlan¨ vividly

captures the essence of Tepoztlan by

juxtaposing its contemporary atmosphere

with the layers of historical memory that

seem to envelop it. The analogy to Burning

Man suggests an event known for its

artistic and communal expression, implying

that Tepoztlan shares a similar spirit of

creative liberation.

 

The poem´s allusion to civilizations

projecting their beliefs onto the world

through various lenses like fascism, Disney

and communism is a thought provoking

commentary on how social ideologies and

cultural constructs shape our perception of

reality. These references seem to highlight

the distortion and manipulation of genuine

human values and experiences, as indicated

by the term ¨corruption of Windhorse¨- a

concept tied to Tibetan Buddhism,

symbolizing basic human dignity and vitality.

 

The juxtaposition of this corruption with the

joyful and true nature of human dignity is a

stark contrast that invites readers to reflect

on the contradictions and complexities of our

contemporary world. The comparison to a

skilled comedian resonates with the idea that

authenticity and accuracy in expression are as

engaging and compelling as a successful

comedic performance.

 

The poem goes on to emphasize the unique

quality of Tepoztlan, portraying it as a place

where the spirit of ¨nowness humor¨ shines

through layers of history and nostalgia. This

hints at an atmosphere of living in the present

moment, where humor and authenticity cut

through the veils of the past. The metaphor

of ¨tapestries of ghostly nostalgia¨evokes a

rich visual imagery of the past interwoven with

the vibrant energy of the present.

 

Overall, Tischer´s poem skillfully weaves together

themes of historical memory, societal influences,

authenticity and the present moment. It invites

readers to consider the impact of ideologies on our

perceptions, while celebrating the enduring human

qualities that shine through the layers of time and

memory.