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.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Evocatively expressed in beautiful fragments of hope. Our friends are the extension of ourselves. Safe travels to your friend, and blessings to you both!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

this is most beautiful....i relate on a personal level...i used to love with abandon when i was younger...but now there is much reserve...wish i could still do that.
i am trying to tune into what is right in the world, but wow, that station just doesn't come in so well these days with all the bad that is overriding the good...yet your poem is so positive...
and hopeful...
gives me some encouragement.
j.

[KWP]

ah yeah the loving with abandon is an interesting one - I think it's important that if we have love, we must put it out there in any way shape or form, but at the same time we must keep the same reserves for ourselves as a safeguard. In saying that, we do get hurt, as humans are so differently tuned to the way we see the world, some of us are looking for less from a relationship (any kind) some of us are looking for more.

Hey thanks Jacob - it's always a treat when you stop by XXX