The Spirit does not lie

The Spirit does not lie

A Poem by Kathy Van Kurin
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What stirs the soul of man?

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The Spirit does not lie.


East wind creases liquid surface setting a chill to my bones.


The spirit does not lie nor water, in ripples of living pattern.


Cold solitude Snow companion presents itself. I am not alone.



Barely cold just a day ago North wind presence has its turn.


Holy Spirit presence my covering as Tiny song birds skitter the ground.


Beyond bare cane black berry hedge, trees strong and tall embrace the sky.



Mortal eyes survey emerald vista masterpiece whilst I wear a crochet crown.


These hands have scattered winter bird seed. Do the birds know it was I?


Brief season of wonder is held elastic within these moments stretching.



A great banquet hall is their destination; ‘Here at Marshland Border.”


’Tweeting, singing, humming, warbling; their calls signal “come and partake!


Feathered orchestra serenade, Intricate Melody, I am allowed a seat of grandeur.

© 2022 Kathy Van Kurin


Author's Note

Kathy Van Kurin
To rejuvenate is the need but is it always recognized?

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wow. so precious and deep. god speaks to us and dwells with us through the miraculous gift of soulful nature. not anything you can buy at wal mart or amazon. great food for thought ... :)

Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? 27 Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life? Matthew 6:26-27

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Pete,
I have felt many a time when in solitude bathed in nature's melody it is meant to stir .. read more



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"These hands have scattered winter bird seed. Do the birds know it was I?
Brief season of wonder is held elastic within these moments stretching."

Absolutely beautiful and spirit-filled poem Kathy. Every exquisite line is filled with faith and incredible imagery. Did the birds know it was you? Absolutely, thankfully, yes. God bless.

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Annette Pisano Higley,
Well we are all still in winter but sometimes the sun really lets itse.. read more
knowing your heart and soul through your writing, I believe the birds know.
j.

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Jacob erin-cilberto,
I suppose that you are right. We all reveal a lot about ourselves as we .. read more
A beautiful picture and message. As I write this I am watching iridescent blue humming birds, painted buntings and toucans as they come by the palms outside. I love birds and I loved your poem.

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Soren,
Your own place sounds just fine! Oh my; toucans, blue hummingbirds, painted buntings s.. read more
This was great. Is provision given for recognition or to sustain? If we seek only to sustain does recognition then have any value in our accomplishment? Love is without condition and love provides. So love that seeks recognition may fall suspect in its motives but love that receives recognition may grow as beautiful as a flower in sunlight. To freely give and freely receive then, seems the proper decorum. Now that you have provided the seed, enjoy the song and show.

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Rabian G. Franklin,
You have given more affirmation than you may realize. I do appreciate the.. read more
dearest Kathy… “wearing a Crochet Crown”… Inoften wonder if our feathered friends are aware of who leaves the delicious Seed with blueberries and raspberries for special Occasions. I notice that they are aware of being observed when Dinner is Served. 💗 Love your Poetry as it is a Neon Light of Dinner with a Show and dancing feet upon a budding Tree. gently, Pat

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2 Years Ago

Patricia Wedel,
I have a little spot where the birds and I meet; I with bird seed they with a.. read more
Patricia Wedel

2 Years Ago

dearest Kathy.. we are dedicated to our feathered friends… just this past February 2022 we saw fro.. read more
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MCS
Your words tonight a blessing I was seeking, funny how God always provides. Thank you my gifted poet friend.

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MCS,
I wish you could of been with me when these lines were penned. It is interesting how so.. read more
Beauty at its best! Great imagery in this poem!

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