Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Where my Soul is Found...



I found my soul
amongst a carpet of purple
violets down in the little glen
off the side
of that lonely gravel road
where moss and ferns mingled
with dancing rays
drifting through green above.
I plucked a single bloom then
and inhaling scent of wild outdoors
brought it home and placed it
between crisp pages of
life giving words.

It was there is the shadows
amongst the quiet stillness
that I remember feeling
the first faint stirrings
from deep within.
Thoughts of who I was
and who I was created to be
permeated my childlike mind.

There in the solitude
I lay back
and slowly began to appreciate
my surroundings... myself
and all that my loving Creator
had fashioned just for me.

It was from that experience
that I first began to write
childish words strung together
trying to capture
in my own small way
that single moment in time.
I still have those words
tucked away between pages
beside faded bloom.

Reaching back to that day
pulling it out from
recesses of memory
I realize that
this is who I am.
This is where I find my soul.
In the beauty of creation
the joy of creating,
in the beauty of my children
and the love of my beloved,
for me, his bride.

I am created by Beauty,
with beauty and for beauty.
This is who I am.
Here is where my
soul is found.

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This poem was written by me. Please do not copy.

15 comments:

  1. I particularly love the opening image...

    I found my soul amongst
    a carpet of purple violets
    down in the little glen
    .

    It almost feels like a complete poem in and of itself. And how beautiful the violet picture you found. Such wonderful flowers (and, um, we eat them in the spring. : )

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  2. love it. love the closing stanza, it is a perfect ending. thanks for your comment over at my place, it was encouraging to know I was understood and that I'm not alone in my passion.

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  3. Oh Katrina, It's beautiful, my friend. Your words stir...

    Sending my love.

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  4. Katrina the words you wrote touched my heart deeply. I really connected with this line:
    "It was from that experience that I first began to write." Through are adventures God does teach us...

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  5. "I found my soul
    amongst a carpet of purple
    violets down in the little glen
    off the side
    of that lonely gravel road
    where moss and ferns mingled
    with dancing rays
    drifting through green above."

    I feel as though I'm in that little glen with you, Katrina.

    Beautifully written:)

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  6. Your ways with words are truly a gift from God. Your poetry is very beautiful and spiritual. Thanks so much for sharing!! Blessings to you always!!

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  7. Well done. Some English violets on their way to you soon.

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  8. What a beautiful picture you have painted with your words Katrina.

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  9. I'm glad you're finding time to write again. Such a beautiful poem! I could almost smell the forest scent!

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  10. Oh my friend, that was just beautiful! Thank you for sharing your beauty with us!

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  11. I have to agree with you! Working in the greenhouses in the summer is HOT!

    I just wanted to let you know, I did receive your comment, but I accidentally hit delete. I'm going to go redo my settings now. I've done it a few times and I'm not sure why!

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  12. those first few lines reveal so much about your soul, katrina ... simply beautiful.

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  13. Katrina,
    Beautifully written and awe inspiring.
    What a lovely place to find one's soul and be nourished.

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  14. What a beautiful, inspiring poem, Katrina! Thank you for the reminder that we are a part of the beauty of creation, and for your sharing of that beauty with us!
    Connie

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I appreciate your thoughts and read each and every one... thank you!