Awareness

Awareness of the life within.

Swelling intensity,

 Overflowing Christ reality; 

Coursing strength and power,

Water of life my drink;

I the growing seed,

Pure awareness, vacuum filled.

in time bearing fruit.

Jesus holds and supports me;

Dependency on His Spirit,

Pure relief. My release!

Author's Note

Living growing soul within. Anyone with input? I welcome it.

Reviews

[h d e rushin]

I don't know if i'm religious anymore. Not sense we had to put down our 16 year old shepherd mix who was filled to his eyeballs with arthritis and cancer . Not since it was pointed out to me that no where in the holy scriptures does it say that dogs have souls, and thus, will not be in heaven with us. WTF! And while Richard Branson is preparing a rocket ship to take people to Mars. And since the rest of us poor and lonely souls are relegated to writing about the soothing mysticism of a heavenly monarchy, I still know how to love and appreciate someone else's love and appreciation.....great poem.....dana

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Dana,
I know that this world is hard and we all just groan at times with the hurt and pain. Sorry to hear about your dear fur friend. It's hard to know what to say when suffering is real like that. I really appreciate your sharing what is real for you. I know what is real for me and we all are looking for the truth one way or the other. I think it is a clue to our being created by a Great God that loves us.
Kathy

[The Archangel Gabriel]

You totally rock. I tell people to "Trust in God" or also to "Trust in Jesus." You go girl! We have to believe love and tolerance are there and in the life eternal. You got some of them on your side, right?

I am giving you 100. I try to answer my reviews with another review. This was so beautiful, and remember that you have a friend in Jesus!

Muslim though I be, I trust in Jesus, a prophet in the Quran I think...

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Thanks so much Gabriel!
Your positive words do mean so much. I love your searching and questioning mind.
Blessings to you kathy.

[Ruth]

I like the talent you have for expressing such inner emotions, such faith, whatever faith that may be, can be not only a saving grace but a whirlpool within, beautiful...

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Poppy Ruth Silver,
You have given me much encouragement. Sometimes I think that it really does make all the difference as we try to maneuver our lives and share with others on page and in person. Yes "Awareness" came one day when I had been in prayer in my quiet place. I gain so much strength from My Savior. Blessings in your life and all you do. Kathy

[MYRETOUN]

This is poetry at its most intense and best
Fairly minimal which I like and the metaphors is great
Thanks for sharing

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Myretoun,
I wasn't expecting your gracious response. The struggle for me is thinking it may be to small so Thankyou ever so much for your encouragement. You have no idea how nice it makes me feel!!
Blessings to you as you walk this day to day life and of course process it into your writing. Have fun.............Kathy

[MYRETOUN]

Thanks Kathy - good luck with your writing
George Carle

[MYRETOUN]

Let me remind you of this
Less is more
cheers GC

[Einstein Noodle]

i love this .. i am also in need of the Christ and claim His great helping hand .. the metaphor could not be better .. your poem breathes safety and warmth for me ..
its an election year in America and my thoughts always go to the rights and dignity of unborn children .. aside from all the case specific arguments for me the continuity and potential seen in newborns to the aged starts with conception ..all the science is there at that moment .. but hey ..that's a whole big hornets nest to poke isn't it ;}
E.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Einstein Noodle,
Claim Christ's great helping hand........those are heavy words. First we approach with heavy steps a Holy God and find that Jesus is the way and that He says Come to me. Amazing. He still is. It pleases me that my little words provide anything positive for anyone. Thankyou for reading sir....................Kathy

[Einstein Noodle]

yes they are .. the responsibility can seem crushing .. and who can carry it? so many scriptures and those images and stories told come to mind .. be well and have a great day!

[Kathy Van Kurin]

The Lord is good all the time!

[KWP]

To have faith and to trust that the universe will buoy you along the river of life and all will be fine is the greatest gift of all. To shed little by little each layer of conditioning we have wrapped ourselves in will serve to make us lighter and even understand that we have the capability to float free, for when we can float free the light, we light will shine out and remind us of our oneness once again...

your words are a lovely reminder to simply live and look at the gift of life - then appreciate the beauty of it all X

[Kathy Van Kurin]

KWP,
I am again just so tickled at people's ability to find a commonality in another's writing, that is what they recieve personally. My dear you have such a neat way of looking at things and it warms my heart to hear your words. Bless you and wish and hope only what is perfect and best for your growth as a human being and of course meaning. sincerely Kathy PS Thanks for reading my poem. ................ ................. .......................

[An owl on the moon]

What a powerful glimpse of the world within, and the life that rises in the awareness of your soul, filled with God's ever abundant life and peace. Beautifully voiced.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

C Froman,
God, God and God! You know when I look at this whole complex ball of swirling humanity I can only just shake my head. We are all still here! Universe, stars, creatures nature- not to mention everything that is unseen or that we are unaware of- the hearing range and vision of birds, animals, insects- and on, and on.................Wow..........and each thing, each tiny minute part and parts of the whole still intact and withing it's own itricate design. Just amazing............... My little heart is just the tiniest part. What a concept. You didn't know you'd get me going did you...................Well bless you and thanks for reading and stopping by. Blessings to you Kathy

[An owl on the moon]

Ah, I am glad you find God's blessings always awakening around you, and rejoicing in every perfect one. :)

[Valentine]

With Jesus as our guide, all things are possible. Valentine

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Valentine,
I agree. It is good to remind and encourage one another in this life. True life. Blessings in Christ...........Kathy

[Inject Positivity]

When you have the Holy Spirit within you and have the strongest of faith which is unshakable, you carry a peace within yourself that is unbreakable... Your poem speaks of the strength of Jesus and our heavenly Father... Beautifully spoken Kathy... God bless you...

Sincerely
Dhiman

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Mr. Dhiman,
Yes you are so right Jesus is my true strength and true friend. Sometimes I feel very humbled. Thankyou for your true words. They are helpful and wonderful. Blessings and I pray that you stay close to the One True God!!....................Blessings to you. Kathy

[Neal S]

I like this very much. I take is as being lifted up, growing, ageing. Nice stuff!

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Neal S,
the inner being is where our real life dwells and the essence of who we are emanates from this living ember which is the soul. Thanks for giving me your idea concerning your own individual feelings on the subject seen here. Yes my soul is sometimes as you say lifted up, as I am growing and ageing. Here is to hopeing I can keep learning with time and not become crusty or embittered. Thankyou so much for reading my little poem............................Kathy

[Neal S]

Heck NO! I'm going to be crusty and bitter lol...You're most welcome. It was my pleasure.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Well there you go...............Iv'e been told! We are all so very very different. I love it!

[Ted Kniffen]

Kathy, we can only hope to lead a life with the intention of being as good as we can be. We all have our failings, it's how we deal with them that counts.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Thanks Ted,
Striving to be a constructive and living voice of hope in this tired old world........I guess that is partly my aim. I loved your advice..It's how we deal with them that counts. Blessings sir....................Kathy.