Prisms of the Soul
Memories are the prisms of my mind
Observed whichever as they unwind
Each reflects a differing recalled truth
Of 'happenings' believed in our youth
Reminiscent of different perspective
As ones heart becomes introspective
Firm truths I believed when so young
Later found to be just flippant tongue
All my 'loves' later exposed as Lust
Even those which made me combust
Stuff seeming so important back 'then'
Turned out to be simply my idle whim
Long ago and far away, horrors hell
Rotting until under her spell I befell
Turned the prism cleansing my soul
Now for ten years I've been whole
But in the prism of now she is taken
Of that fact assuredly not mistaken
Thusly she turns the prism once more
Questing me; new loves please explore
And of this my heart does eagerly obey
As my heart & soul....... begin to stray
Thus turns the prisms of Soul once more
Refreshing curiosity of whom I seek for
JD
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to the future...wherever and whomever that may be
Please tell me what you think
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I love the metaphor conveyed here.
I have this fascination with prisms in general (probably something to do with the colors and the dazzling way they reflect light), but I never thought to use them as a metaphor for different aspects of our souls... it's brilliant!
Once again, you keep that contagious positive outlook, despite the obvious anguish, frustration, and confusion.
I know the future holds great things for you.
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Of beautiful reflections...lovely write..
Peace
~A~
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This was an impressive and wonderful write. Your spirit is loose in this one too! Excellent flow and rhythm...and rhyme! Just a smooth read and your soul delivered to the reader. Excellent work
my pleasure to read ~Tia
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this is glorious
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where did you come from? I see you just joined the day before my birthday! LOL, yeah the day after you joined I turned 60 but I feel like 35, its great.
thks
^rose*
JD
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beautiful message
Of release and expectations that move us where life takes us in acceptance of it's grace.
Very profound and powerfully written.
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You never fail to make me smile...
I like your truth, your wisdom,
the magic of you. What an interesting
person you are...
Love, Lane
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beautiful
You make sadness and loneliness sound so....beautiful
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Much aching
I get really sad sometimes my dear when I think of you without the oh so deserved companion at your side to greet you each day with a direct and loving gaze, just for you, that can be inspired no other way, nestled up to you like a spoon at night so your arms don't ache from the empty. Seeking that which makes us all whole when we choose right, or maybe are just in the right place at the right time...It's also sad to see honor keep someone where they must be, but wouldn't be if timing had been as it seems to have been meant. But I am very happy to read your page and see you past a limbo stage settling your heart in such a warm and loving port, at least here in our cyber world...Dusty, you're a damn lucky girl!!! Be good to the yang of my ying, he's very precious to me. I always cry at weddings, but scarcely this hard.
love,
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Now I see another perfect –rhyme poet, here! The structure has no random frame and to tell you the truth, it’s the first time I see one like this here. The title was so charming and I asked myself is wonder “What might be the prism of the soul” what can reflect this divine beauty? And then I gave my eyes to the dance of your words.
Honestly it was a great poem and you were completely in the control of your pen.
Thank you for sharing with us :-)
~Massy~
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A poem to remember in times of pondering
Reflect oft and beware of pitfalls... a fine poem! I am sending you a little gift, for I am sure you can use another one:
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Lovely work
I like the form you use - it gives impact to the lines.
"Firm truths I believed when so young
Later found to be just flippant tongue
All my 'loves' later exposed as Lust
Even those which made me combust
Stuff seeming so important back 'then'
Turned out to be simply my idle whim"
Those are my favorite lines... I realized that
at 61, nothing I thought at 17 had a bit of revelevance to anything. You are extremely talented and I enjoyed this poem.
I was fascinated by your being a cat trainer... I clicked "the Jungle" but it wouldn't take me anywhere.
I like animals better than people, but what I have is
a little ferret and he won't jump through hoops, but he will steal socks and earplugs and anything else he manage to drag.
WolfHeart
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Interesting!
JohnnyD, as you asked for our first impressions on this one I will give you mine (may be completely off the mark!) Sounds to me like you are speaking of a true love (soul mate) a kind of love that all others shadow in comparison. I got out of it that you had never been romantically involved with this person (although you would like to) It's just never been possible for one reason or another, but now a window of opportunity has opened up for you, you are considering it?? Thanks for sharing, Take care - Mareta
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Interesting!
I tried to delete the double up JohnnyD, but I couldn't sorry! (was having a blonde moment!) -
Beautiful Truth
Wow. Simply that. The heart shines in the prime of youth, but its funny how you have a different view of that new love when time has given you the opportunity to reflect. Wonderful piece. I am moved.
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Fantastic!
I really, really enjoyed this daddy AP! Really well described throughout and really thought provoking too! Goodness, I've said 'really' alot, sorry about that! I thoroughly enjoyed this though and cannot see how it could be improved!
Excellent consistent rhymes and an effortless rhythm to boot!
well done daddy!
Blissful Princess
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Showing us human curiosity with ample turns of hesitation, lovely write, and with ease did you show us this, Excellent! She being some form of bias I would say!!!
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Introspective!
Heart Cells are replaced every seven years too! LOL! But one wonders, if your hearts's desire were to be realized, would it then be constant and everlasting? Biology figures strongly into the chronology of relationship. So one may wonder if unconsumated adoration may have more longevity than the reverse? I love the phrase "prisms of the soul". Lovely my friend!
xxoo
dk
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lovely
This is an awesome write full of all that you have already told me! Awesome write!
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Loook all the things you have told me written into a lovely poem! I love it!!!!!!!!!!!
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papa I do not know what to say? this poem does speak volumes,a nd you know the pain I am currently in. My heart is shattered and I feel so lost and long for him. Ihope one day to be as strong as you with all this and learn top look past the pain. I love you Pa pa
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Intruigingly beautiful
Deep Daddy, very deep ...
There is such a deeper message in this write, though many may not pick up on it ...
As always, fantasticly [is that a word? lol, well I'm making it one
] written ...
Loved it from beginning to end ... even the parts that were damn right sad ...
The picture compliments the write perfectly ...
Stay safe
Much love
~Joala
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Beautiful
A wonderful and beautiful write johnnyD.
Had a certain romance to it, yet sad too..
The words are so touching and heartfelt..Just beautiful...and love the pic...it fits perfectly with the poem..
much much love
Dusty
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