This Soul

Inner light of the soul pushing against the heart-mind within this life.

 

This soul

 

Smooth human shell

-Holds vulnerable awareness.

My living Soul’s vibrancy

 -Swells life.

 

Clicking seconds mock

 But flee the piercing.

Life’s piercing Struggles

 -Are lessons.

 

God is constant and available.

It’s me today and yesterday

 -In the mirror.

 

Oh, I must hold my spark close,

 -Tis Jesus’ lantern light.

 

See, choose, and share

 For Christ’s light dispels darkness.

 

We are all partners

 -Within, this life’s Frey.

 

I have met you

-Hungry for meaning.

To be heard.

To be loved.

           

                                                         Kathy Van Kurin

                                                                                                                         

Author's Note

Take what is workable to your own mind and heart regarding poem.
The photograph is of a floral arrangement I put together. It went to the library where it was shared. Who doesn't love flowers!

Reviews

[barleygirl]

This is beautiful & gracefully written. I love it when a person can share specifics of a certain faith without it sounding the least bit preachy. In your author's note you suggest: "take what is workable" . . . that suggestion is appreciated, but not needed becuz your writing itself is an open invitation to know & share your way of seeing life, even if one is not of the same faith. To me this is the best kind of spiritual writing (((HUGS)) Fondly, Margie

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Margie,
This is like a little gift let on my doorstep; discovering a review from you! Please forgive me for not realizing it sooner. Every so often I try to go through and see if their is a comment from a dear writer that I have missed...and here you are! Yea, this poem came from a feeling within; as if a pushing against my very being....a growing, a vibrancy. It had to be expressed. I see the same in you! Thanks so much for your helpful review. To see another's view is always interesting and I oftimes learn something about others and how they feel. It,s cool, you know?
Bye for now and blessings
Kathy

[Ted Kniffen]

Hoe many do not believe in the soul? How many don't understand the quest for peace comes from within. At peace with yourself...at peace with others. And anyone who works in the Norse god of prosperity and peace understands it's all God's plan.

Good write, Kathy

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Ted Kniffen,
Great review! Yes, peace is so important. We are complex and we seek the health of this inner place where we really live. Thanks for your response and for your individual thoughts.
Blessings,
Kathy

[Rusteangi Ruba]

Dear frnd
Kathy,
How u explained the mirror was a touching part: I think so...
Loved your lines which I likes compare to my life .
Thanks
Rj

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Rajashree RJ,
It's so nice to know you have gleaned something good from your reading. We are all so different in how we process but it is also wonderful to find things in common as well.
Thanks so much and blessings to you.
Kathy

[Great Aunt Astri]

I have read the reviews and agree with most of it. Having faith often makes life seem wonderful and very worth-while. But we must remember there are many who are not 'heard' or 'loved'. Nature, we must remember, can also be very violent and hostile. But, I think I am like you. I love to 'see' the good and really love it when I am 'at one' with nature. It is easy to feel then, that
'We are all partners
-Within, this life's Frey .'
It is then, I think, that we are most at one with God ( perceived differently by different people.)

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Great Aunt Astri,
Faith and relationship is something which is living and for me I am so inspired by what I know to be God's creation. To explain to another this knowing is something which is perplexing to some and to others easy to want or understand.
This earth is in a battle between a force; good, bad- death, life. This in itself is actually a clue or like an engraving; it actually points to God.
Faith believes and gives substance. Love your input so much. Kathy

[Great Aunt Astri]

Yes, indeed. I think the 'ying yang' concept is a bit kinder that the ' good bad' And what on earth would e do if nobody ever died. The world would be so overcrowded we wouldn't be able to have babies any more.

[Phill Oz O'fee]

I like to believe the 'soul' is that incorporeal essence of our living being. For whatever reason life's breathe has brought us into this world, the gifts of reason, character, feeling, consciousness, memory, perception, thinking, etc., are there to cherish and protect.
I found your composition profoundly inspirational; the use of wordplay creates a creative and poignant write! Kudos my friend …..

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Phil Oz O'fee,
Hello. It was very nice to receive your detailed and well thought out review. I feel that we are made in God's image and that the tip of the ice berg is what we are aware of. Sometimes the very fitness we have for all things creative, work related and inspirational as well as the dark side of pain and bad choices shows our position somehow to something much more than we know.
Again, thanks so much for your intuitive review.
Blessings, to you.
Kathy

[Phill Oz O'fee]

Numbers 6:24-26

[Gee]

To me religion, God's, are a crutch, a method of coping, a reason to justify our existence on this beautiful planet. I've never asked for owt and never complain during the bad times. For me life is for living, no reason needed, no one to thank for my life but my mother......but that's just me. Each to their own eh.
Good morning Kathy

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Gee,
Well, I wonder what you hold to and wish for that sparks your life? You have spoken honestly and to the point which is something good. Life is for living; no doubt and so good to remind ourselves of this reality on "this beautiful planet." It is good to hear from you and I love that you responded. Thanks much. kathy

[Gee]

My pleasure, hope you are well

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Yes I am well. I hope the same for you, in your neck of the woods.

[Paul Bell]

Like your inspiration Kathy. Although i'm not very religious. I still like people who are.
Glad the library liked the flowers.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Hi there Paul Bell,
It is so nice to hear from you. Hope you are doing some good things which satisfy within your life. We all desire inspiration somehow don't we? Well the flowers were an arrangement I put together a year or so ago. I try to use outside plants which grow in every setting you can think of. Religious is such an interesting word to me. Well anyway religious is different then relationship. I like your review.
Kathy

[Paul Bell]

Coming to borrow your flowers now. You sound like you know what you're doing.

[Great Aunt Astri]

Can I come too?

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Great Aunt Astri,
That would be neat! We could do floral arrangements together! I'll bet you have many ideas of colors and textures which would be nice together. Love your cute comment too!
Kathy

[Sami Khalil]

Faith motivates the soul as science stimulates the mind and imagination. They should go hand in hand and compliment each other. You have arranged this poem marvelously as that beautiful bouquet of flowers. Keep us inspired...:)..............

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Sami Khalil,
Process is a mysterious and still unseen wonder within the power of this earth's natural beauties. So much to be reminded of- it's intricacies, within the fields of philosophy, math, science and so much more. I am just a humble lady but I know God is in control and is not confused or taken aback by us or anything else for that matter. So we can just know that as we connect with the truth of who God made us to be; (He so loves us) in the unanswered questions of this life. It is always just so nice to hear from you. Your input and thoughtful sharing is really appreciated! I love the back and forth banter we all have the opportunity to share. It is so great! Kathy

[Sami Khalil]

All true. You are welcome. ....:::::))))

[Alisa Js]

Hello Kathy,

Thank you for stopping by and for your comments on my work.

This one of yours tells the tale of the journey of man...

Well done

Alisa

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Alisa,
I enjoyed becoming aquainted with your writing and am anticipating doing more in the future. I enjoy deep thought within myself and others. It is also neat when I and or others can find the balance between introspection and just acceptance of how these things of life play out as we learn and experience life. Your poem "hesitate was a poem which was the experience of letting go of past experience.
You did a wonderful job of expressing your thoughts and feelings eloquently.
I would like to continue to learn in this area. It takes time I think. Anyway, Bless you today and tomorrow. Thanks for your quick response.
Kathy

[Alisa Js]

You are very welcome and thank you.

I will be back!

Alisa

[richieb]

Kathy,
I can strongly relate to this poem. I am fragile and vulnerable and I understand and accept this mainly from life lessons. I know the light in my soul comes the love of Jesus Christ. Thank you for sharing this wonderful write.
Peace,
Richie b.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

richieb,
Life is a full cup of seasonal experiences. We are full, then empty; strong, weak.
We share elements of nature's behavior; ocean waves tossing and not at rest...sometimes. We can be messy, chaotic, sunshiny, and bright. What brings stability? The God that made us and understands what makes us tick.
We are creatures of free will; that in itself is so beautiful. Free to accept God's way of peace.......in Jesus perfect blood bought sacrifice. This is the gospel. It is a mystery but it is great. He already made a way! Blessings to you........Kathy

[jacob erin-cilberto]

another can often mirror us...we see our own reflection off of them...want becomes need becomes one.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Jacob,
Oh my! You have such a wonderful way of looking at things. I just loved it. "Want becomes need becomes one." Once again another's view is so fascinating and interesting. More and more I am so taken by the enormity of people's differing thoughts and creative energy.
Your review was the finding of light in the eyes of another. So good to know we can gain insight and strength in this world from each other..if we are open to it..............Thanks and blessings much.
Kathy