This Soul

This Soul

A Poem by Kathy Van Kurin
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Inner light of the soul pushing against the heart-mind within this life.

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This soul

 

Smooth human shell

-Holds vulnerable awareness.

My living Soul’s vibrancy

 -Swells life.

 

Clicking seconds mock

 But flee the piercing.

Life’s piercing Struggles

 -Are lessons.

 

God is constant and available.

It’s me today and yesterday

 -In the mirror.

 

Oh, I must hold my spark close,

 -Tis Jesus’ lantern light.

 

See, choose, and share

 For Christ’s light dispels darkness.

 

We are all partners

 -Within, this life’s Frey.

 

I have met you

-Hungry for meaning.

To be heard.

To be loved.

           

                                                         Kathy Van Kurin

                                                                                                                         

© 2017 Kathy Van Kurin


Author's Note

Kathy Van Kurin
Take what is workable to your own mind and heart regarding poem.
The photograph is of a floral arrangement I put together. It went to the library where it was shared. Who doesn't love flowers!

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This is beautiful & gracefully written. I love it when a person can share specifics of a certain faith without it sounding the least bit preachy. In your author's note you suggest: "take what is workable" . . . that suggestion is appreciated, but not needed becuz your writing itself is an open invitation to know & share your way of seeing life, even if one is not of the same faith. To me this is the best kind of spiritual writing (((HUGS)) Fondly, Margie

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Kathy Van Kurin

6 Years Ago

Margie,
This is like a little gift let on my doorstep; discovering a review from you! Please .. read more



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This is beautiful & gracefully written. I love it when a person can share specifics of a certain faith without it sounding the least bit preachy. In your author's note you suggest: "take what is workable" . . . that suggestion is appreciated, but not needed becuz your writing itself is an open invitation to know & share your way of seeing life, even if one is not of the same faith. To me this is the best kind of spiritual writing (((HUGS)) Fondly, Margie

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Kathy Van Kurin

6 Years Ago

Margie,
This is like a little gift let on my doorstep; discovering a review from you! Please .. read more
I LIKE YOUR FLORAL ARRANGEMENT.

This is a good poem.
I'm glad you brushed upon such an important aspect of life which is the soul, which is God's divine spark in us. The omnipresence of Our Creator makes it possible for Him to be present at once within the mind/soul of each individual human and animal.
So that means although we are each a divine spark of God, our soul, our mind, cannot see what the next man or woman is thinking; whereas The Creator knows what each animal and human is thinking, all at the same time.
And that is the knowledge of the soul, its relevance and connection to us and our Maker, that each human must be aware of.

WELL DONE

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Kathy Van Kurin

6 Years Ago

Thanks BlakPrince,
Divinity speaks in the greatness of creation far beyond what we know. So g.. read more
France vote.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................was

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Kathy Van Kurin

6 Years Ago

Hi Duncan,
Yes, our souls are precious and we understand this. I apprediate hearing from you... read more
live forever,and forever stand in the light

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Kathy Van Kurin

6 Years Ago

Wordman,
Your must be a writer. Keep on waxing poetic sir! You enjoy your craft! I can tell. .. read more
 wordman

6 Years Ago

lol i wish i was a writer,but thank you
Yes God is constant and available, it's only us who choose to turn on and off the accessibility. It is so lovely to see you have found that place where peace resides - fortunate you are. This poem encapsulates that feeling for me.

LOVE X

Posted 7 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Kathy Van Kurin

7 Years Ago

Life is full of distractions pulling at us. That we can find inner sanctuary is to me amazing. "God .. read more
The fragility of life is one of the things that makes it so beautiful; a butterfly wing, a gossamer spider web or a daisy growing wild from the concrete cracks. There is strength in fragility that belies the appearance. Perhaps all things have more to offer than they seem capable of...even we humans. Bless.

Posted 7 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Kathy Van Kurin

7 Years Ago

Fabian G. Franklin,
Thank you very much for coming by and reading and giving your honest appr.. read more
Gentle and powerful use of words. I liked the flow of thoughts making the reader feel the journey and the happiness. Thank you dear Kathy for sharing your amazing poetry.
Coyote

Posted 7 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Kathy Van Kurin

7 Years Ago

Coyote Poetry,
You are kind to share your thoughts upon reading and thanks so much for doing .. read more
Coyote Poetry

7 Years Ago

You are welcome dear Kathy.
Kathy Van Kurin

7 Years Ago

Yahyabetchaforsure!
Ah! This is breathtakingly beautiful Kathy 😊you've described well how we as a human (covering) are way too different and evolved when seen through the heart's mind!

And your last stanza left me awestruck!😊

" We are all partners
-Within, this life’s Frey.

I have met you
-Hungry for meaning.
To be heard.
To be loved."

Brilliantly penned! *Smiles*

-Saumya

Posted 7 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Kathy Van Kurin

7 Years Ago

Saumya,
"smiles" What a fun way to close your review! Hungry is a wonderful word which can ex.. read more
Saumya

7 Years Ago

You're most welcome dear Kathy😊 glad you like by review!❤
((((HUGS))))
I am a flower, nourish me.. delicate I am, shade me..invite me to endure time and i will still die but, be remembered for once having been alive.

Those words sum up at least part of my thoughts on 'the soul'. What remains when the spirit fades?
And that in turn, shelters others when nights are pitch black. Perhaps.

Posted 7 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Kathy Van Kurin

7 Years Ago

Emmjoy,
It's really great how we can share our feelings and insights. A review such as the on.. read more
emmajoy

7 Years Ago

G'morning, Kathy. . Guess it's a case of 'try stopping me!' Surely we need to question in order to d.. read more
Though the flesh may wane and weaken, the soul remains the kernel of our eternal being, so believe and fly free!

Cosmically, ethereally penned to soulful effect!



Posted 7 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Kathy Van Kurin

7 Years Ago

I loved this! You really made me smile. Wow; Cosmically, ethereally penned to soulful effect! That i.. read more
Tom

7 Years Ago

'peachy'.....Now I reallyI like that lol..

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