When My Earth Reflects My Time

  

Gazing upon reflections

Through atmosphere eyes

I see that my life

Maybe just a speck

Yet it is no greater or no less

Then any other living soul.

 

My failures

Hidden accomplishments,

My victories

Priceless treasures.

 

Clearly I see the roads

I traveled were never straight

Yet very necessary,

For every paved mile

Cemented my character.

 

My mistakes

Greater strength,

My good deeds

The real me.

 

I now know through faith’s eyes

Revealed to me through

My hearts content

That when I am one again

With the planet

And my earth reflects my time

My soul will take its place

Behind the pearly gates,

But my spirit will still grow

From the seeds of my heart

I planted in those I love.

Author's Note

Thanks to Sandy Beaches for the poem Title giving me inspiration to write something.

Reviews

[closed account]

You managed to not only create this genius of a poem,
but every stanza was a poem it was like reading
5 poems in one!!! Genius!!!! I can't believe you came
up with allllll fo that with my Title?? you are simply an
amazing writer... my favorite? by far is....

Clearly I see the roads

I traveled were never straight

Yet very necessary,

For every paved mile

Cemented my character.

WHO ARE YOU??? LMAO!!
I really loved it!!

[Helen Woodward]

From the moment this is read it is obvious that it is inspired. Stunning work Dale, you are so proficient at putting your heart 'out there' You have a small problem at the beginning of your last stanza;

I now know through faith's eyes
Revealed to me through
My hearts content

This is fragmented and needs revising. Take a closer look at it Dale and you will see what I mean, maybe the second 'through' could be changed to 'by' Up to you my friend :~)

[~Mariposa Una Lila~]

you are sheer genius...so what i cant spell, but i am a great kisser! x0x0x00x0

[Sheila Kline]

How very beautiful Dale! It is by the trials in our life that we are able to grow and rise above that which weighs us down........and that you realize that you are but one, and no less than anyone else, that you have learned life, and someday behind the Pearly Gates, those who are left behind will still be fed by the good that you have done.....the love that you have given!!
I really love this one!
Bless you with love,
Sheila

[just is]

Wow! This is so amzing and ever so beuatiful. I like this bunches. Such a spiritual lift I got when I read this.

[ANNA]

I found to go more to the spiritual place when reading this. You very good at sighturing your pieces

Anna

My mistakes

Greater strength,
My good deeds
The real me.

[Kena Dawn Augustine]

Beautiful poem Dale. It just shows your depth, introspection, and character. which is full of light. I could relate with you on this, I have felt this way many times, and my life is similar to what you wrote here. the best part is the ending:

My soul will take its place

Behind the pearly gates,

But my spirit will still grow

From the seeds of my heart

I planted in those I love.

beautiful! i can tell you probably sat down just for a moment and wrote this, it flowing from your soul.

[Katherine Wyatt]

Exquisite and spiritual piece!
"Clearly I see the roads
I traveled were never straight
Yet very necessary,
For every paved mile
Cemented my character.
Magnificent worldview..fantastic piece!

[Brianna Brie]

Clearly I see the roads
I traveled were never straight
Yet very necessary,
For every paved mile
Cemented my character.

This is a great reflection, and it has many truths. Well done!

[theperfectfit]

(just a side note, thank you for reviewing my poem earlier)

This is BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL. I truly felt something when I read this, it's just a wonderful read and made me feel okay about everything.

[~angelalala~]

this is beautiful. i must say, unlike me, you are always so optimisitic, so hopeful, & that's inspiring. i love reading your work, i always know i'm going to read something deep, & thought-provoking, & uplifting. this is an amazing piece. "I see that my life Maybe just a speck Yet it is no greater or no less Then any other living soul." i really love these lines.