Can You See Me?

God asks each of us to see within each other a spark of Him, a spark of the divine. If we recognise The Source within each other we will treat each other with love and make our world a better place...

I am the common every day person you meet

 

Each time you walk down a crowded street

 

The one who walks with a limp or utters in stammer

 

Speech perfect or incorrect grammer

 

I am the destitute looking for alms

 

The sick with life’s ills seeking out balms

 

The man in a field ploughing a furrow

 

The impending suicide without hope of tomorrow

 

The soldier fighting for his country at war

 

The drunk who props up his favourite bar

 

The teenage couple so madly in love

 

Who coo to each other like the gentle white dove

 

The Monarch who rules his kingdom and land

 

The singer who fronts your favourite band

 

The proud mother smiling at her newly born child

 

The old person in hospital sedated and soiled

 

The writer, composer, the artist supreme

 

The planets, the stars that twinkle and gleam

 

The brickie who skillfully carries his hod

 

In all of my children

 

I am

 

GOD

Author's Note

I tried to envisage this poem as God speaking to His children, telling each of us that a spark of Him lives within us, in the hope that we would see beyond colour, race, religion and be loving, kind, caring and helpful to each other as we walk the path of life in this lifetime...

Reviews

[Samuel Dickens]

Jesus didn't hang out with the wealthy and powerful, but with the kind of people found in this wise and inspiring poem. It is beyond my understanding why so many who call themselves "Christians" behave in ways so unlike Jesus. He threw the money-changers out of the temple, but now they're back in. (In many cases) Mega churches, prosperity gospel--these are not pleasing in God's eyes. I love this poem, for it speaks truth.

[Marie]

Thank you so very much for reading and for sharing your thoughts with me, Sam. We sing from the same hymn sheet! So pleased you like the poem, it means a lot to me. Bless you always, Sam...

[tumi]

such great comparison in your lines
a very good writing

[Marie]

Thank you for reading and for your very kind comment, Tumi...

[John the Baptist]

This is something to remember at those times when we are confronted by overwhelming examples of bad behavior. Times like now.

[Marie]

Thank you for reading and for your very kind comment, dear J. B. Bless you always...

[carl]

In the fact that you did so unto the least of these you did it unto me. (paraphrased) Enjoyed the read - carl

[Marie]

Hello Carl. Thank you for reading and commenting. So pleased you enjoyed reading!

[red93]

Fabulous dear M, a Poem of such hope on the Eve of the UK Election. I pray it bodes well for tomorrow. Excellent ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[Marie]

Thank you for reading and kindly commenting, dear red93. Fingers crossed for good results after the UK Election tomorrow and hoping everything goes wonderfully well, dear friend. Have a very lovely evening, dear red93...

[Marlon Ferguson]

I get that "WE" are all equal in the eyes of God, and God is US. Well-written observation we should all remember.

[Marie]

Hello Marlon and thank you for kindly reading my poem and for your unique observations. You said in so few words what I wished to impart in my poem. Each of us is God having a human experience. I am SO happy you understood what I was trying to say! Gratitude with beautiful blessings your way, dear poet...

[Arundass TP]

Beautifully written poem. Enjoyed reading 👍

[Marie]

Thank you for reading and for your kind comment, T.P...

[Thomas W Case]

Beautiful work, Marie. So much empathy and compassion. Full of love.

[Marie]

Thank you for reading and kindly commenting, Thomas...

[Betty Hermelee]

Although not religious, i really liked this poem...you showed just about every kind of human.. in a very descriptive way.... and in your eyes, they are all the same, yet under God!
I believe we are all the same, forgetting about our infirmities we are equal....
Warmly, B

[Marie]

God has nothing to do with religion, Betty. The God of religion was created by mankind, but there is a higher energy and a little splinter of it lives within each of us which means that each of us IS God having a human experience, not that we are "under God", Betty. If only we could grasp that, our world would change overnight. Thank you so very much for reading and kindly commenting, dear Betty...

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you for your comments Marie, appreciated
Warmly, B

[Marie]

Most welcome, dear Betty, always...

[Fabian G. Franklin]

If a man cannot find God in his fellow man it is doubtful he shall be able to find God elsewhere. John wrote, "God is love." If that be true (and I've no reason to doubt it) then what if people running around saying "I love you" all day long were forced to change the statement to, "I feel God for you." It might seem a bit less romantic but it certainly would weed out the liars pretty quick. F.

[Marie]

Hello Fabian and thank you for kindly reading this poem and for your encouraging review also. Love is one of the most bandied about words in the English dictionary. There are many different kinds of love. Saying "I feel God for you" might leave your beloved looking at you as if you had ten heads on your shoulders. Love is the most beautiful energy and it is all that exists in the world of Spirit where, regardless of our beliefs in this lifetime, we will go when our soul leaves our body. Love and Light are all that exist there. I agree that if man cannot see God within his fellow man, it is unlikely he will ever treat with the love, care, appreciation, kindness that each of us should extend to each other. Instead of saying "I Love You" if we showed it instead through our words, deeds, actions, kindness, everybody would feel love and accepted for who they are and as a result that would make our human world so worth living in. It would be a little piece of heaven on earth. I am most grateful to you for your kindness in sharing your thoughts with me, dear poet and thank you with a very humble and appreciative heart. Wishing you a very lovely rest of the day to enjoy! Thank you again, Fabian...