Attract or Repel

                                     

                         Attract or repel

I gazed into your face today; you are beautiful with eyes of brown, green, hazel or blue. Oh humanity, your complex layers pull me in every time! 

What do we see in one another?  Are our lives a place of shared sanctuary?

Humanity’s robe, always different astounds me! You are wealthy beyond measure. Yes we have so much to share! 

Your riches of words and its gift so free delight my listening ear. You have a “voice” with me.

Though poor your time is given extravagantly. Your mind, simply loves so freely. You may be homeless but have found a home in my heart.

 The human soul does not discriminate but finds commonality if welcomed. 

Oh that trust may be found. This too is a gift and a work in progress; the progress within daily life process.

These our bodies, our person houses are where we knock and call.  Do we need look too closely at outer appearance or do we gaze for reality within the mirror of our eyes.

Access is not always guaranteed. Free will is our protection until we can extend our hand and say, “come into my life. I have been waiting for you.”

 The free gift of time is the door to softening and nurturing within our common bond of shared life. 

                

                  Kathy Van Kurin, 2018                                                                                           

Reviews

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Quite a wonderfully thought provking poem. Yes humanity walks on a thin line. Sometimes I feel it is alive and well and other times it seems to be on life support. But when we are more surprised by acts of kindness then we are acts of violence then humanity is in need of a death a rebirth.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Rock and roll cowboy,
Your phrase, "humanity is in need of a death a rebirth" carries great meaning. so much in life cannot come about but by an end of one thing to bring on the beginning of another. I like to hope that people will always find meaning and strength in one another and learn to become better, Yes I am with you as we see our precious world sometimes appear to be on "life support." Good way of looking at it too by the way.
thanks so much for your incredible review.
blessings,
Kathy

[Richard🖌]

A most delightful afternoon to thee, Lady Kathy : )
You've certainly addressed every aspect of that which your title reflects, and in result, something beautiful I feel flowing through me from your words is the marvelous wonderment that there is someone for everyone, because with such a variety of physical features, so many psychological, spiritual, and emotional characteristics that offer us such a wide selection of tastes in desire, want, need, and mutual attractions -- one person's disgust can be another's ultimate satisfaction.
Isn't life enthralling, Dear Lady Kathy? And, ohhh, I love how your poetry says it all with such lovely eloquence, knowing, wisdom, and verbal impact … You just keep getting better.

"The free gift of time is the door to softening and nurturing within our common bond of shared life 🌟 come into my life. I have been waiting for you.”

Goodness-ME, Kathy … what a stirring, thought-provoking poem, indeed! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Richard,
Love hearing from you. Your very kind to take the time to really read and think through and piece of writing as you do. This was in regard to all people of all groups and types. I was spending a lot of time with homeless people at the time when this was written.
Thanks dear writer friend!
Blessings,
Kathy

[Akash gaikwad]

An interesting poem! I like how you imagined the poem. I was able to see the difference between soul and body in the poem. Last line is important the free gift of time!! Nice ending and good start.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Akash gaikwad,
So nice to meet a new writer and receive your own personal thoughts. I appreciate your view of the difference between soul and body. Your analytical thinking is so refreshing. I love it. Yes 'the free gift of time' is so needed for all of humanity in our interaction with one another. Thank you for reviewing.
blessings,
Kathy

[barleygirl]

I was taken in immediately when you used every possible eye color in the first line. This is a creative way to celebrate diversity & encourage humanity in the way we interact with others. The title is interesting becuz it seems to be a bit of a paradox to your main meaning. To try to put it together, I would guess that you're suggesting we treat people gently, despite being attracted or repelled, as we all have our rough spots! A very original way to deliver an inspirational message much needed in our current times (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Margie,
I appreciate your desire and ability to "read between the lines." This poem was a little tricky but you look for the meaning and that is how we identify with others in this world. We have to try!
Thankyou for giving a really honest portrayal of your thoughts. I love it when people take the time to do that!
Blessings,
Kathy

[Donna]

I really enjoyed reading this. "These our bodies, our body houses are where we knock and call." I love how you worded that!

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Thanks so much Donna! Nice to have a happy little ray of sunshine come my way. Glad to know this little poem of mine was good for ya.
Blessings,
Kathy

[Sami Khalil]

You are gifted and offering us all these great gifts. So beautiful and loving from you to extend your wisdom and compassion to others. Your hands and heart are open to freely give and receive. God bless...

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Sami Khalil,
It means a lot to me when another is kind and offers kind affirmative words as you have done. God Bless covers so much and your closing is precious to this heart. Bless you too kind sir. Keep your heart close and keep it strong for this world needs its strength.
Blessings,
Kathy

[Sami Khalil]

You are very welcome, Kathy.

[CD Campbell]

Your poem is full of heart and lovely to the ear. I like your use of language and the body of the poem is something to ponder. Great work. CD

[Kathy Van Kurin]

CD Cambell,
Oh, that we people would always be "full of heart." I like your phrase as it encompasses so much in this life. Is it with our hearts that we interpret everything we experience. Thanks for your lovely sharing.
Blessings,
Kathy