the inherent

written for my friend who is moving back to Turkey to live

when we tune in to all that is right 

in the world 

we get to see life sparkle 

when we listen with hearts open 

we connect with all of humanity 

when we walk with purpose 

we discover our own 

when we look within 

we can understand what’s out 

when we love with abandon 

sometimes we get hurt 

but,

we must still love 

with abandon

there are lessons there

worth exploring

when we share all that is good within us

we have the opportunity

to make the world a better place

quietly listen to your soul

for you are

all of the above - and more 

I love you

Reviews

[emmajoy]

'.. when we look within - we can understand what’s out .. .. when we love with abandon - sometimes we get hurt - but, - we must still love.. '

Whatever happens in life, in relationships.. surely there must be a dot of memory that says, ''This is why a preciousness happened in the first place.. it was special. appreciated, treasured, loved. Can't be erased or drowned out, surely.' Must not.

You've written so gently here, placed your very own brand of emotion in the slow, calm mood you use at its best, its finest. Here we visit and stay a while, inhaling, using.. remembering. Thank you for the soft nudge of 'never forget', dear friend... seer of hearts and words.. smiling.

[R.E. Ray]

Truth and wisdom in a few poetic lines. These lines are particularly instructive...

"when we love with abandon
sometimes we get hurt
but,
we must still love
with abandon"

It's a matter-of-fact statement that leaves no uncertainty for the reader, and it should not. If we're hurt 99 times, we must still try the 100th time. It's what we do as humans, as you've captured in your final line.

[drew garner]

very cool piece reminds me of nick cave when he is alone and at the piano.

[KWP]

Nick Cave at the piano ??? - that's a pretty cool visual in it's own right! this has been written as a reminder to self - thanks you X

[Relic]

Intentions play a big part in filling in the pieces of life's puzzles. Looking for the best parts of ourselves and others unfolds the picture. This is really good, K. :)

[HadesRising]

Very moving and heartfelt. Well Done.

[Einstein Noodle]

i took it as mine KWP! what uplifting encouragement to find peace and joy and share it ... i especially like the first couplet ... easy to think it is much more complicated than that ... your friend is very lucky to have your poem to take to back to Turkey .. yes! very fortunate

[barleygirl]

This is so heartfelt, it moves a reader to ponder the deep affection spilling from this friendship. You use the pronoun "we" and this makes your inspirational advice feel inclusive, lessons we are all working on continually. We each must create our reality, wherever we are dropped in life & you've shown the most important details of how this can unfold (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Wild Rose]

Mm wise words
When we give our hearts to another we DO get hurt
But the experience leaves something behind to make us stronger

[John the Baptist]

An honest poem which states, yes, we can get hurt but we must not let it hold us back. Very uplifting, asking us to seek the best within us. Refreshing, considering all of the woe is me stuff we see on this site.

[KWP]

Hi J the B - yeah it was a positive flow right in that moment - thanks for the read - every sentient in there reflects my soul :D XXX

[Coyote Poetry]

Wonderful, kind and generous words shared.
"when we listen with hearts open
we connect with all of humanity "
The above lines. I pray we can. Thank you dear friend for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote