Thursday, January 23, 2014

The Mirror Of My Soul

Written for Poets United Mid Week Motif
Linking to:  Poetry Pantry #186

image source: google images

The mirror of my soul my moments reflect
Not just of this life but of sojourns in time
Somehow I know but ever warily suspect
But like a nurturing mother she repeats the mime

If only I look and heed her care
For she is the essence of His love
And yet I rebel and ignore and dare
And close my eyes to her and above

Gently she coaxes and shows me the way
Patience epitomised love never wavering
Until at last in my life breaks that day
When I finally understand my soul's labouring

The mirror of my soul my moments reflect
Not just of this life but of sojourns in time
My soul I am blessed, for you I have met
Now the journey with you in this life is sublime





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54 comments:

  1. To be one with the creator,, only a pure soul can do this, like you....

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    1. Thanks Vandana, that's such a sweet and kind comment.

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  2. Ah! Lovely take on the prompt. The soul is indeed our mirror.

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    1. Thanks Geeta. Yes, the mirror of all time.

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  3. True love is really the deepest of connections that withstands the test of time. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. Thanks Michelle. Love at the soul level is the ultimate. So true.

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  4. love that beautiful dawn when soul's labouring is realised and the reflection is pure...lovely write up Suzy...

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    1. Thanks Sumana. Yes it is indeed a turning point when we finally connect with our soul.

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  5. Suzy I have no words...this was so beautiful! We should listen to our souls...to be one with her...life's essence understood!

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    1. Thanks Aditi. Yes when our physical self is in synch with our spiritual self then life starts to make sense, then we are in the zone.

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  6. Wonderfully inspiriting words, Suzy. I like 'she is the essence of His love." It must be beautiful to have a mirror of one's soul.

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    1. Thanks Mary. I tried to bring out that our souls are not only divine but also connected. I like to think that when we look at ourselves in a mirror, we can in our mind's eye actually see our soul reflecting back.

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  7. There is that moment when we recognize what we see and who we are. It changes everything. How beautifully this truth sits in the form you chose, coming back to the source.

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    1. Thanks Susan. So glad that you got the essence of my poem and what I was trying to portray. My soul smiles.

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  8. My soul I am blessed, for you I have met
    Now the journey with you in this life is sublime
    Suzy the lines are so beautiful. Salute to you.
    loved your pearls.

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    1. Thanks Kalpana. Glad you liked it. They are my favourite lines too and sums up the entire poem.

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  9. Lovely! strange coincidence :) I have written a poem on mirror today, not published yet but planning for one of the UBC days...But it's not as profound as yours !

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    1. Thanks Naba. Look forward to your mirror poem and I have a lot of catching up to do on your UBC posts. Off to do that now.

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  10. Such certain words..I read it as a parent looking into her child eyes as well..not sure why but some of the imagery and words led me there..beautifully done..

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    1. Thanks Jae. I did envision my soul as a nurturing mother :)

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  11. The mirror of my soul my moments reflect - It can be in beautiful moments when we find hidden beauty. Lovely words

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    1. Thanks Alan Yes our soul does have that hidden beauty.

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  12. This was beautiful and so poignant. The journey is so much easier when you finally understand yourself and your hearts desire. ♥

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    1. Thanks Kathy. When we understand we tap into our spiritual self and life does get easier.

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  13. What a beautiful reflection. Oh, to sojourn in such a mirror

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  14. The last two lines led me to the concept the you are meeting yourself at the level of your soul. An thus meeting your life is understood. You are your own soul-mate.

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    1. That's exactly right Stormcat. I look at my physical and spiritual self as 2 separate entities that however must merge to spend time on earth. So yes my spiritual self is the soul mate of my physical self. Glad you got the point in my poem.

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  15. ...indeed, a beautiful & well inspired write, Suzy.... your reflections & realizations in life has touched me for sure... bless your heart... thanks for the poem... smiles...

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    1. Thanks Kelvin. Glad my poems touch and inspire you. that makes me happy.

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  16. Very cool poem. I especially love your last stanza. Great message!

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  17. Beautiful write with a perfect ending.... :)

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  18. really enjoyed how you used the prompt... and the understanding you came to....

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  19. what a wonderful poem... mirrors are simple yet devious in its own way

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    1. Thanks Bjorn. The mirror of one's soul however is never devious. It's just how we perceive what it's trying to show.

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  20. The mirror of my soul..no greater view as the beauty of you resides inside..the last stanza is lovely..

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    1. Thanks Truedessa. Glad you got the essence of my poem.

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  21. What a beautiful poem! Your last line- "Now the journey with you in this life is sublime”- resonates.

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    1. Thanks Bing. Glad my words resonated with you.

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  22. A good poetic piece that I enjoyed reading.

    Thank you. Love love, Andrew. Bye.

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    1. Thanks Andrew. glad you liked it. Thanks for stopping by

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  23. What a beautiful Poem. Poignant with a beautiful end :)

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  24. Beautiful! Loved it!

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    1. Thanks Pathsofthespirit. Glad you liked it and thanks for stopping by.

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