Soulful

Additional writing and editing by Paul Bell

Here, it is always about something
I feel wretched,
I can feel In the back of my mind
A nagging sensation,
I wish I could go back and redo things
Things I may have said and done
I am not certain,
Or the cause, and the origin of shame and
that sense of guilt
I can't put my finger on the exact point
To quieten my anguished soul,
Often Iam in need of a soothing balm.


There is always something I am outraged at
I can't put right the unjust events I witnessed,
They are out of my reach beyond my realm,
To accomplish any good, or to calm
My weeping soul from loosing sleep,
Lying awake in turmoil
The atrocities of the world pester my conscience
like a boil.

There are things that make me content,
The kindness and love I share
The love returned
I don't mind repeating them once more.

Reviews

[Elizabeth]

I think everyone can relate to this piece in some way or another. We all feel frustrated when things don't happen a certain way... An amazing poem

[Mrudula Rani]

Thank you very much for your lovely words. I appreciate them.

[Elizabeth]

Anytime... :)

[Neville]

Am delighted to learn that I am not the only one that thinks along such lines, but then I reassure myself a little when it dawns on me that we are as yet, only human................Paul did good..Shall check him out no fear.........................Take care dear poet......

[Mrudula Rani]

Thank you my dearest friend. Paul is exceptionally excellent, see the advantages of having brilliant and beautiful friends like you!

[Neville]

Lovely to the ears.............

[CD Campbell]

I know how you feel. Sometimes I want to run away and be that bearded hermit everyone says exists but hasn't met. I don't know why people just can't respect other peoples liberty and learn to back off. Just be free and don't hurt others. But we live in a fallen world and don't think it's going to change soon. Keep writing how you feel, Mrudula. CD

[Mrudula Rani]

Thank you CD, for your most comforting words. Please don't think about running away ever, i just got hooked on your writing and hoping you continue writing for a very very long time.

[CD Campbell]

That's a nice thing to say.

[barleygirl]

I think most humans are struggling with the uninvited angst you describe so well with such intensely-crafted details. (Love this: "I need a soothing balm") . . . I love that when you spill the detailed sensations of angst, it doesn't sound like a whining rant, but rather a calm examination of how these things often go. I love that you can address the toughest aspects of living without injecting any "victim" mentality or blame. Sometimes we just have to accept that we humans are full of flaws & that finding inner peace is a lifetime journey of trying to be a better person (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Mrudula Rani]

Is there any wonder I am a huge fan of your reviews... you are one of the best and most active reviewers on WC. And give everyone your full attention and patience, thank you for my share of your attention and affections Querida Margie.Beijo

[barleygirl]

Thank you for brightening up my otherwise-dark-gray-and-drippy morning! *smile*