Reap What You Soul

 

Treading the murky waters

when the arm isn’t long enough
to reach a helpless hand.

Only One finger above water

may ruin the soles of your shoes

but the heart will feel baptized

in a cool mountain stream.

Reviews

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

This reminds me of that painting two arms reaching for each other...to most it symbolizes God reaching down and man reaching up ......but for me it symbolizes relationship ....locked hand to elbow...strength and endurance....it all starts with selflessness.Love your words as always!

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Why thank you so much… good to see you in the cafe again.

[SparrowSong]

Absolutely love your play on words in your title. For so few words, you say quite a bit, this is brilliant, I love it.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you very much.

[Shimmerbliss/CAF]

When I read this I see someone lying on the bank of a river, trying to stretch their arm out to help and then rising up and wading in with abandon realizing that sometimes you have to go all in to save a life. I love how you use the "ruin the soles of your shoes" - a small small price to save a soul.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Your interpretation is right on the money, thank you for reading.

[Shimmerbliss/CAF]

:)

[lee von cleef]

Now,A Rebel Yell ! Yep you did it,the finger was just letting you know she was about to sneeze! force of habit, some blonds do that even under water.If you give her a tissue,she will buy you new shoes.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

I would give you a tissue, a towel or blanket, what ever you need. Thank you for the review.

[lee von cleef]

Ps kick a*s poem,baptism in murky waters,.....

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Much appreciated ;)

[†Tracey†]

Oh this is beautiful.. what a powerful statement.. I love it..x

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Well that warms my heart Ms. T :)

[SkinlessFrank]

amen Brother

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you sir.

[Renée]

Not quite sure what your vision was as your wrote..but I see someone reaching out ..thought they can't touch..there is a comfort in knowing neither is alone...Hope...
..forgive me sometimes as I read a vision emerges....

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

It isn't bout what I intended it is about what you saw in the poem. Nothing to forgive, thank you.

[Tree]

There is an evolution to this poem, from fear, to hope. I can feel that. Thank you for sharing this one Dale

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you sir for reading and responding.

[Ruth]

This is a superb portrayal of metaphorical beauty :) To know new strength, sometimes feels as though we will never get there on our own, but I guess we do xox

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Always love hearing your opinions doll face xoxo

[Ruth]

Always welcome sparkle xox

[Becky C Strukamp]

Beautifully composed.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you young lady.

[Becky C Strukamp]

You are ever so welcome young man!!