To be at one with the Heart of The Rose is to travel deeper into Christian Mysticism, and there are many routes to that centre and it holds different meanings for different people within the faith that they follow. But the common theme is the longing to be at one with your God. The Rose at the Heart of the Cross can symbolise Christ himself, the very Heart of the Cross. Or it can also symbolise the Virgin Mary, often known as the Heart of The Rose.

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Many meanings have been attributed to the Rose Cross, depending on the source, and that symbolism fills many books on the topic and can be found elsewhere. But this is not what concerns me here. This is a personal exploration into the heart of mysticism, and I am using the analogy of the Heart of The Rose to explore my route to the Rose by the use of imagery and poetry.

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However, one of the best examples of the use of the symbol of The Rose is the Stained Glass circular Rose Windows in medieval cathedrals and churches, the symbolism continued in some modern examples. The perfect fusion of light and symbol. I capture the light often in sacred places, placing a grail cup into the scene sometimes, to forge a deeper connection.

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This connection is explored further by the addition of poetry in my my work, as I combine the image and written word. Poetry is for me, best written intuitively. A fascination overtakes me, and a deeper wisdom comes from what I feel is a divine source. The divine wisdom creates a divine obsession. I have to write.

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The poems that will feature on this page will explore the landscape of the Heart of The Rose, as I travel further on my quest to understand the Divine Intelligence that guides me.

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