Just as this home made fire pit is cracked from repeated cold and heat but still holds heat and welcoming light of it's blazing fire we hold our own precious lives within; our own living soul's fire.
Why
should I care?
Why
should
I care?
But I do.
Minutes are passing.
I remain in this body, my living soul’s shell.
Within this human house, a lantern is burning.
This life, my story book of feeble days- is
ageing before my very eyes.
But my soul’s essence
is a vibrating inner living fire.
Days within Inner
vision- observing past to present,
Streaming always onward as future becomes real.
Past memories fade, into once shining days of life, once as real as today.
Life exists- in past, present and future, like
a circular ring of memories.
Even within the pain
of past regrets over poor choices- stupid mistakes:
What to do?
This shadow’s path, sometimes a mystery does not need to be permanent.
For, it is in the trip
of moments, within minutes that lessons may be gained.
Moving, always moving; our day’s landscape
transforms within process.
We change, we grow, we mature; even in the
sometimes dark places
We stand , run, climb and fall. All part of progressing and learning our limits.
Your excellent final stanza shows that even adversity can be a source of learning, but the light of optimism is necessary to discern it.
That is why we SHOULD care. otherwise we could miss it.
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Norman223,
"That is why we SHOULD care, otherwise we could miss it." Yes! In this life we all.. read moreNorman223,
"That is why we SHOULD care, otherwise we could miss it." Yes! In this life we all process individually and uniquly...what can I say. Thanks too, for your opening reveiw sentence; "We stand, run, climb and fall. all part of progressing and learning our limits."
Adversity is a reality and not to be taken lightly. Where do we gain if we take it lightly? I just do not want to become bogged down in pain.
Thanks so much for reading and commenting. It is just so nice when people take the time and effort to respond and give their own feelings on a topic as you have done.
blessings to you!
Kathy
Duncan Brown,
I hope you enjoyed Christmas. Now a New Year is moving right a long. I noticed .. read moreDuncan Brown,
I hope you enjoyed Christmas. Now a New Year is moving right a long. I noticed you used the word zen in your review. Many different takes on each poem we read huh? Well thanks for reading and giving a nice review. Bless you sir.
Kathy
6 Years Ago
Duncan, as vote....................................................................................... read moreDuncan, as vote...................................................................................................................................was
What a delightful and refreshing read. Thank you for sharing with us out here...
Alisa
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Hi Alisa Js,
It's nice to hear from you. I hope this one set your mind in directions which ar.. read moreHi Alisa Js,
It's nice to hear from you. I hope this one set your mind in directions which are real for you personally. We all have our own separate lives after all.
Blessings much.
Kathy
Spiritual, beautiful poem and contemplative thoughts revealed...unique form, eloquent language, lovely flow, cadence. Serene lines- each one memorable and profound. “For it is in the trip of moments, within minutes that lessons may be gained.” So wise and true. A joy to read. Thanks & blessings wished Kathy!
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Annette isano Higley,
Your above comment is so edifying! Life is a journey of day to day tria.. read moreAnnette isano Higley,
Your above comment is so edifying! Life is a journey of day to day trials as well as bright times. I appreciate your kind words which have lifted my heart. You are so nice! Anyway, let us all continue to be encouraged and encourage one another.
Bless you dear lady!
Kathy
Your powers of imagination are brilliant, using this idea of likening a fire pit to our own inner vessel of memories & hidden feelings. Your message offers fresh, unexpected details the way every fire has uneven flare-ups that enlighten the unexpected. Excellent celebration of each life's unique value (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie
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7 Years Ago
Oh Margie, your own spirit is a joy. The way life is expressed from interpretation's heart. I never .. read moreOh Margie, your own spirit is a joy. The way life is expressed from interpretation's heart. I never become tired of another's own viewpoint and can only be refreshed. Thank you so very much.
Time and thought of reading and reviewing is always such a gift. Thanks again.
Blessings,
Kathy
Sorry for the delay, Kathy, but I have been delinquent in my reviews.
I like this piece. The questioning we deal with...the wondering what it all means...you said it well
'We change, we grow, we mature; even in the sometimes dark places'
I think I would look at this...
'but only the Son's power
brings a sparkle of understanding'
Good write.
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7 Years Ago
Ted, your finding the time to give an honest review is right on time with our busy lives, yours in p.. read moreTed, your finding the time to give an honest review is right on time with our busy lives, yours in particular. Thanks for identifying as we all have more in common than we may at times think.
Hope you find more sparkles of understanding as your life gives inspiration for satisfying writing.
Kathy
Wow, there are some incredible sentiments here and many hidden lessons too. There are certainly colours out there without names but one needs a time slip to see them without playing games. A lovely write and a special read to be sure......N
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Neville Pettitt,
Hello there!
As you say above, "many hidden lessons." It is true we .. read moreNeville Pettitt,
Hello there!
As you say above, "many hidden lessons." It is true we live on a foundation of lessons. Do we pay attention and focus? I do not always take the time and sometimes find the same mind-set or whatever being repeated.
Being a student of living well is definitly worthwhile. I also like your phrase: "colours out there without names but one needs a time slip to see them without playing games."
Thanks so much for taking some time from your life to share some of your own lessons learned and opinions regarding this poem as well.
Kathy
Oh, Kathy!
Such an amazingly broad swipe of your poetical brush finds most all of us painted with the hues, textures, and colors blended upon the palette of your creative mind and glimpses of conscious wisdom and keen insight.
Whom else could perceive of life's trials, tribulations, beauties, rewards, temptations, sins, and gratifications, etc; every aspect of living and learning equally valuable to our mental, emotional, and spiritual growth? Truthfully, I don't know anyone else with that open a mindset that they would "care" enough to, even be able to, delve in such detail, digging to turn any and all things into a positive learning process.
"Minutes are passing.
I remain in this body, my living soul’s shell.
Within this human house, a lantern is burning."
Such deep consciousness shines forth from these three lines, alone.
There is no doubt, dear poetess, that if we did not know why we should care, we do now … smiles 'n hugs! ⁓ Richard ; )
Oh Richard,
You have shone affirming light and encouragement into the room of my soul. All I .. read moreOh Richard,
You have shone affirming light and encouragement into the room of my soul. All I can even say is thank you and thank you! To be honest the writing I manifest is just a honest portrayal of is within and seems to shine out. I don't know if that makes any sense cause it hardly does to me. Your ability to see inside and find meaning is so wonderful!
Bless, bless and bless.
Kathy
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It's like two very close islands that so vividly feel and know of each other's presence, so beautifu.. read moreIt's like two very close islands that so vividly feel and know of each other's presence, so beautifully, so enchantingly … yet, cannot touch one another and share their endless treasures ~ except in their souls.
zaisham9393,
I think we long for meaning. It is like the spark of understanding, a light whic.. read morezaisham9393,
I think we long for meaning. It is like the spark of understanding, a light which illuminates, bringing new colors.
Life is a process of learning and making sense of our experiences.
It is really nice to meet you and see you come by and read here on WC.
Thank-you. I'm glad you did.
Blessings to you,
Kathy
7 Years Ago
Thank you Kathy :)!
7 Years Ago
You are so welcome and keep on shining your own special colors and light..........
"Wisdom's words cannot be cast to wind" was a line i used in one of my poem's and it resonates strongly throughout your piece.
Life is a finite journey. It has its peaks and troughs, and we do our best to always climb it's mountains and avoid it's pitfalls. But falling is also inevitable. And it is only from the wisdom we gain from our falls that allows us to rise again and reclimb those mountains, always aiming for the peak and to grasp the sun. And that is the beauty of life and what we should always care for. It IS finite so we best make great use of it.
A lovely write, Kathy. Thoughtful, deep and wisdom for the masses. Nicely conceived.
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Doodley,
Your opinion and open thoughtful response is very refreshing. "Peaks and troughts..... read moreDoodley,
Your opinion and open thoughtful response is very refreshing. "Peaks and troughts......" Yes, that does sound about right. At least at times. When the whole is viewed, life that is you sure got that right!
You have encouraged this lady so much. Your last line above really meant a great deal.
Thanks so for taking the time to read.
Kathy
"This life, my story book of feeble days- is ageing before my very eyes.
But my soul’s essence is a vibrating inner living fire."
That's how I feel more often than not these days: the "shell" is aging, but the inner fire still burns. What's the expression? The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak?
Thanks for a good read this morning.
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Carol,
You have made a very right on observation; the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak.. read moreCarol,
You have made a very right on observation; the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak. This is the very real place we really live and it is really beautiful because it drives us to humbleness or bitterness.
We make the choice. I appreciate that this poem of mine was able to do something positive for your morning!
I pray your story book is a place of learning and discovery.
Thanks so much for reading and for reviewing!
Kathy
Everything in and about me has become materiel to ponder, analyze and find meaning and beauty. This life journey is all about revealing lessons many times hidden until dug up and planted then finding .. more..