the company we keep

I want to surround myself with strong, soulful people.

People who use words like 'goodness' and 'truth' in

everyday conversation.

 

Individuals who believe that integrity is not a matter of pride

but of purpose

and what we do when no one is watching

defines who we are.

 

I need those who not only understand that life

is filled with music

(but hear it, too):

the sweet soft sounds of the soul.

 

This is what keeps them breathing

(their hearts beating)

and when they hug me...

I feel a little closer

to the Truth.

 

I want people who smile even when there is pain

and who attribute the rain

to the pursuit of the colors

within the earth.

 

Individuals of character and mirth

who laugh from deep inside their selves.

 

I want to be near people who believe in letting go

(in letting feelings show)

and who will never compromise the beauty

that their hearts

only know.

 

So if you sit beside my hearth

I will light this fire

(for you and me)

 

For I wish to surround myself

with Authenticity.

 

Forgive me

if I take your hand

and press it to my palm.

For your beauty is the balm

my soul has been seeking.

 

 

Reviews

[Baby Boy]

Oh my goodness! This is so beautiful sweetie and I can feel every last word you spoke! Everything you said is so precious and It touched me so very much! Great write girl, and I simply loved it! You just made me smile! See? :) From my palm to your palm, one luv Miss Kara! :)



-JC-

[Collette]

Girl, this was beautiful. You even used the i-word I'm obsessed with. YES, integrity. People forget it's meaning, importance, relevance. But not you, my dear;

Individuals who believe that integrity
is not a matter of pride
but of purpose
and that what we do when no one is watchiing
defines who
we are.

Thank you, thank you, thank you! Finally, a soul in the world who extends beyond the outward appearance and into inner beauty. There are not enough of you in the world, and I'm afraid there never will be. However, it is encouraging to see someone with such a clear head, seeing things as they truly are. Nothing wrong with this piece, aside from the slight spelling error. (no biggie)

Also, I'm not sure about these lines;

'For I wish to surround myself
with Integrity.'

I can understand their importance to the piece, but the repeitiion of integrity seems a bit redundant. Perhaps you could find a sufficient replacement? Although, this is not my piece, and I am no expert....even left as-is, I am impressed beyond all means. Thank you for sharing!