Seek Glory

Do we forgive and seek good? Do we look inside our hearts and ask God, 'What can I do to make this world a better place? Am I part of healing?

Seek glory

 

Looking for the glory, finding beautiful colors.

Oh, that our hearts would remain exceptional.

Growth comes from soil of life lying open.

 

World cries for beauty finding good in others

No stony heart but a soul malleable

Lend an ear, caring given.

 

Can we paint glitter across our culture?

Pray that we do not grow incorrigible.

Stay open to life jewels of inspiration?

 

Sunshine warmth cuddles into love’s feathers.

Then we can accept the gift invincible.

Is love the act extended, a wrong forgiven?

 

Of others, of this world, are we Lovers?

Let us bend as those sculpted of clay, Pliable

To find mirroring here among us as in heaven.

Reviews

[Fabian G. Franklin]

There are two types of people in this world; the creators and the destroyers. The creators are artists, writers, sculptors, builders, teachers, philosophers and poets with vision and beauty in their hearts and minds. The destroyers are children of darkness, ignorance and hatred intent on destroying what they cannot understand or create; seeking out every opportunity to undermine the creative, educational and beautiful in our world. They are murderers, rapists, thieves and monsters, raging about, seeking whom they might destroy. When I think of God, I automatically first think of The Creator and when I read in scripture that mankind was created in the image of God, I think first, of man's ability to create. No other animal has such wonderful power to bring forth beauty as that of the human being. But if God is the Creator there can be no doubt as to the father of the destroyer; his evil hoof prints mark and mar the history of mankind. I enjoyed this lovely poem. You are obviously a daughter of the Light. Bless, F.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Fabian G. Franklin,
Thanks and thanks again for you kindly review. You know iv'e not felt like writing as much as usual and kind of had to make myself get back to it. I like how you gave a picture, an explanation of your own feelings about the design of life and humanity at its best. To give encouragement as you have done is a terrific thing and again thank you very much. I wish your self and family health of mind, body and soul.
Kathy

[TL Boehm]

More glitter. And more poetry that lifts like this. My ink gets dark and gooey and scratchy but when the words are illuminated the way that you do, that’s life giving. This poem is a beautiful reminder of how we should be

[Kathy Van Kurin]

TL Boehm,
Yikes sorry it took me a while to get back to you. Iv'e not been on here a lot. Glad to be here now. Love your words and encouragement. 'How we should be.' Your last line above is so good. It's important to have things in life and soul to work for and towards. A big thank you.
Kathy

[Sami Khalil]

"Sunshine warmth cuddles into love’s feathers.

Then we can accept the gift invincible"

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Sami,
Love your response! Yes a gift is not a gift until it is accepted and held close to our hearts.

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. You are welcome.

[Sami Khalil]

"Lend an ear, caring given.



Can we paint glitter across our culture?"

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Sami,
So many things seem out of our control but we can be proactive in our attitude of caring and seeking to understand when people are of a differing position.
Blessings,
Kathy

[Sami Khalil]

I totally agree. You are welcome...

[Neville]

reads like a beautiful prayer .. one of hope and love and all things that we should cherish, value and hold dear... a memorable and thoroughly enjoyed poem written I believe, from the heart .. it is so good to read you again Kathy... a rare treat these days .... Stay safe and well my friend ..

Neville :)

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Neville,
To me this poem was written as a reminder of those those things in life which are truly real. In the day to day and season to season I have and still do struggle with the things most of us do as humans do but then we catch little glimpses of the glory. Sometimes we have to by the a set will be paying attention but it is there.
Thanks for reading and giving your own thoughts.
Kathy

[Neville]

......................... my pleasure and always :)

Neville

[Coyote Poetry]

Strong and hopeful words shared dear Kathy. I liked the questions asked.
"Can we paint glitter across our culture?
Pray that we do not grow incorrigible.
Stay open to life jewels of inspiration?"
I believe we can't change the world but we can change our world. Be the example of kind words, safe place and where love lived. I enjoyed the amazing poem my friend.
Coyote

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Coyote,
I'll bet that you paint glitter across your world as you move through your life. We people are able to do something by helping, caring, reaching out and listening. Sometimes hard to know where to start but we have to try. Bless ya writer friend. I do appreciate you!!
Kathy

[Coyote Poetry]

I loved this poem and you are welcome Kathy.

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

Wow a wonderful positive inspiring all to love and kindness to all. I like and admire how you emphasise and advise the soft malleable nature of our hearts that we harden artificially with hate and coldness. I esp from me it remarkable that you write that we should mirror heavens merciful ways. I think you inspired a new poem in me. Take care. Kudos!!

Plz pleez do read and comment my newest poem too, it's the top most one on my page.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

S. Zaynab Kamoonpury,
Thank you very much for reading and thinking and then giving your own feelings regarding what this poem means to you. It has always been interesting and delightful to see different viewpoints. Not everyone wants peace it seems.
Thank you again
Kathy

[Tabby Mac]

What powerful words! I hope they penetrate all who read them. There is a call in the wind. It is quiet but loud asking, no pleading for ears to hear it. Love, peace, unity, goodness, rise above, stand tall don’t act small...is it being heard? I am heartbroken to experience even for myself with friends I have had for years too being infected by some kind of hate virus. When did it become about being right? Being better? About getting what we deserve...ie where is my share? The blame and the hate, the anger and the animosity is it winning the arm wrestling battle? I pray not.
“Oh, that our hearts would remain exceptional....Let us bend as those sculpted of clay.”

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Tabby Mac,
Your view above is well thought out and to me lays out the root of the problem. To be able to look clearly and succinctly and truly see is what is needed. Although everyone feels that their view is correct but some will listen to reason too. We can live our best thought, right? I read your review over more than once and know I will again. I truly appreciate you and effort and time you put into explanation. Bless you as always.
Kathy

[Tabby Mac]

Always a pleasure to hang out with you! You are such a talented poetess and encouragement to me! -Tabby
Keep loving, keep shining!

[Kathy Van Kurin]

You too Miss Tabby! You are a special and kind soul.

[An owl on the moon]

I so love the powerful introduction of your poem... am I asking God if I am a part of the healing.. am I asking what can I do to make the world better? And then your poem awakens the wonder of the world we should be creating. Wondrous!

[Kathy Van Kurin]

An owl on the moon,
Hello,
It is so nice to discover your response. With the division of our current country in politics I just love to recieve a little positive words this morning. Their is good all around us if we want to seek it. I guess that is what this poem is about. Thank you for your seeing soul. Bless you bunches.
Kathy

[Robert Trakofler]

All wonderful advice and a nicely penned reminder of the need to seek the beauty that's around us and be ever present and open to its presence:) to live in grace is to know the starkness of the difference how easy it is to slip away especially in these trying times

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Robert,
You know humanity is full of evil, widkedness and stark darkness but to live there is not my goal. To find holiness and to be a light is preferable. We can all try. I do know this, Jesus the Messiah is still the 'LIght of the World."
Blessings, and thanks for such a super explanatory review. I love it when people are just themselves and speak from their own lives. The coolest!
Kathy

[barleygirl]

This is a spot-on call to righteousness in all the spiritual ways, not so much the judgmental ones. I've noticed more & more are making such calls, but yours is done superbly unique. For one thing, I love how you combine simple everyday expressions ("beautiful colors" . . . "finding good" . . . "warmth cuddles") with more complex & abstract thoughts ("remain exceptional" . . . "soul malleable" . . . "gift invincible"). These contrasts serve to wake the reader up becuz there's nothing predictable here & every concept demands a fresh look. The other thing I really really like is that this doesn't have that condescending sound like (what I find to be annoying) -- badly-worded calls to pray as if nobody is out there already praying their asses off, given the dismal way things are in the world! We need more of this kind of spiritual freshness in a wake-up call (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Margie,
thank you very much for your honest portrayal of how we can live and feel toward others hidden within the lines of your above review. With all the layers, motivations, agendas and sickness and violence in our world we cannot afford to be narrow mined or blind but to push forward with Holy and Divine help. I just don't have the wisdom, strength or ability to be what I would like to be. I just know it and make mistakes but love is the place shelter for us all.
Still in Christ and so glad to be there.
Kathy