When My Earth Reflects My Time

  

Gazing upon reflections

Through atmosphere eyes

I see that my life

Maybe just a speck

Yet it is no greater or no less

Then any other living soul.

 

My failures

Hidden accomplishments,

My victories

Priceless treasures.

 

Clearly I see the roads

I traveled were never straight

Yet very necessary,

For every paved mile

Cemented my character.

 

My mistakes

Greater strength,

My good deeds

The real me.

 

I now know through faith’s eyes

Revealed to me through

My hearts content

That when I am one again

With the planet

And my earth reflects my time

My soul will take its place

Behind the pearly gates,

But my spirit will still grow

From the seeds of my heart

I planted in those I love.

Author's Note

Thanks to Sandy Beaches for the poem Title giving me inspiration to write something.

Reviews

[closed account]

You managed to not only create this genius of a poem,
but every stanza was a poem it was like reading
5 poems in one!!! Genius!!!! I can't believe you came
up with allllll fo that with my Title?? you are simply an
amazing writer... my favorite? by far is....

Clearly I see the roads

I traveled were never straight

Yet very necessary,

For every paved mile

Cemented my character.

WHO ARE YOU??? LMAO!!
I really loved it!!

[Nathina Outright]

Wow! that was really deep

[Katchzen]

It's hard to regret the past when the past is what makes us who we are. Regret is just a word people use to justify self-hatred.

"My failures,
hidden accomplishments"

I wish everyone could see them that way.

[Kiara]

very amazing and thought provoking piece, very deep always a pleasure to read your work. . . I should do this more often ;) its refreshing! thank you for sharing -arabella

[Ellen Hammond]

Very beautiful, thought provoking, write. Wow! You have an amazing gift. I really enjoyed this one.

[Tony]

This was a nice look into your soul, Dale, very uplifting, soft in a gentle way, the real cowboy.

Tony

[Winter McPherson]

That when I am one again

With the planet

And my earth reflects my time

My soul will take its place

Behind the pearly gates,

But my spirit will still grow

From the seeds of my heart

I planted in those I love.

These are my favorite lines. Very nice work! Beautiful....

[TamiViolet]

Your passion comes through in all your work, dear friend, and this is no exception; Sandy must be one helluva muse :-)

The third stanza is awesome and so true of human nature...

Clearly I see the roads
I traveled were never straight
Yet very necessary,
For every paved mile
Cemented my character.

We must encounter diversions, disappointments, etc. All those senseless acts make perfect sense in the grand scheme of events; at least, I think so.

You are strong and very, very forgiving.

BTW, I also like the elemental aspect here.

[cilla]

You touch on so many things we experience through our journey of life. Beginning with an acknowledgement of just how insignificant our lives can be seen in the grand scheme of things and finally the realization that within the love freely given is our one great and lasting gift.

"� when I am one again With the planet �"

You filled this poem with very real and comprehendible images and I think that is what makes it so beautiful in its simplicity and what leaves such a lasting impression.

[QuietPoet]

This was beautiful, very deep. Nice title too. I enjoyed this. Thanks for sharing it with me. =)

[[untitled]]

This is really a beautiful masterpiece, Dale. So much said here that really causes the reader to take notice of their own lives and be thankful. I admire your writing ability. You are truly gifted.

Sharla