My soul upon this page I humbly place
With simple words my truth I wish to share
For I have gathered in my inner space
Some heartfelt thoughts set free with loving care
My essence dwells in silence day and night
Since contemplation is the path I chose
A peaceful path bestowing sweet delight
Much like the perfume of a full-bloomed rose
This silence, like the morning’s gentle haze
Infuses soulful words with subtle grace
Through peacefulness sometimes those words amaze
A gift bestowed, transcending time and space
The verse that flows through me, I do not own
Its author is not maa, but grace alone
But how do all those poems manifest
If there’s no author who those writings claims
Nobody who pursues poetic quest
No poet who at fame and glory aims ?
Not holding on to knowledge or belief
But letting faith and inspiration flow
My heart delights when words bestow relief
Where hearts the signs of grief and sadness show
To free one single heart from burd’ning ache
The greatest of all gifts will be for me
When challenges and grief a soft soul shake
Another’s joy is my own jubilee
As messenger of grace I wish to serve
Embracing every heart without reserve
Author notes
watch the video : http://s247.photobucket.com/albums/gg123/poetmaa/?action=view¤t=soulfulservicetograce.flv
my constantly updated video-poetry :
http://allpoetry.com/poem/show/3791503
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painting "sri lakshmi devi" by maa
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In a list
A contest entry
- Spiritual Pre-Writes- Limited to 10 Entries by Crystal Chanda Lear.
600 points, ended August 22, 2007, 10 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
Comments
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What a lovely poem with a beautiful message within. You sooo deserved that gold. Thanks for sharing
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thank you so much for your kind visit and for the wonderful feedback ...
maa
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And the three claps ...
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Oh! What a worthy Gold!
I read your poem, and watched the video. Your words are true; your essence shines as a soft, lustrified pearl. I love the wonder of you -- and God throught you.
Thank you, Marion, for sharing. Yes -- you are the pen in the Hand so True.
Love
Myra
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A wonderful peaceful message you have written, and I see that you are a painter as well. you are a gifted artist.
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The Ideal Attitude of Love
This is it! Humility, generosity, love.
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Truly deep and touching. Expressed with such love and so artfully. A joy for a poet to read. Thank you for sharing your joy with me. Love, D
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Gold -- written and lived --
instigates shimmer and serenity in the hearts of all who read your work. True to both form and content, you grace our Creator God with self-discipline and obedience in using the talents He Himself instilled in you. As a firm Believer I know that Jesus the One and Only Christ set the example which all may follow and I see within your words His humble frame of mind.
I love you for the divine silence in your soul.
Myra
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I have His icons I painted all around me on the walls here ... He is my role-model, and I truly hope that He will wipe out my ego for good, so it does not get in the way anymore ...
I am also very much inspired by saint francis of assisi - constantly keeping his famous prayer on the forefront of my mental screen ...
I love to read books of saints and sages of all times and traditions, there lives uplifts my soul and gives me strength ...
thank you so much for resonating with my heart and for your most precious visit, my dear sister myra ...
marion
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You have put into words feelings that I have felt while reflecting on the words they would become...if only I would write them down. I will have to add this link to my page for it gives me such an inspirational and meaningful perspective on why I find myself writing poetry again after over 20yrs without. Thank-you for sharing this marvelous gift of insight. Blue
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Exceptional
These double sonnets are simply amazing, and were penned to superb perfection. Really the best thing I have read in quite some time. Your rhyme and meter are flawless, and the content of this outstanding piece is truly beautiful. Best of luck in my contest, and thanks for entering.
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This was so elegantly written! A piece that held so much beauty in both imagery and language! A pure delight to read! Loved this one.
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I can't thank you enough for sharing poems such as this that are overflowing with truth, beauty and wisdom, and assuredly stem from the source of life and love. Really, really wonderful!
David
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Now this just has to be my wonderful friend Maa, for the peace and serenity of this piece just resonates with her spirit. I loved it, wonderful form and flow and as always the rhyme and meter are perfection. Thank you for this wonderful entry my friend. Hugs, Bunny
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Soft and wonderful
Dear one, this is a great work of faith and love, which flows as a peaceful river from your heart to mine. There is a quiet centre in each of us, when we sit still to notice it. Agitation and grief come and go, but peace remains. Lovely sonnets.
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Sonnet of solace
Words and rhyme flowed gently, as down a stream,'comtemplation and peace and communion with all souls..lovely through and through..
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Radiant rhythm and rhyme
Your message truly sublime!
I think what you have scribed here, maa,
is the holy essence of every soul,
the flame of God as we each understand the entity.
My favorite line is:
"Another's joy is my own jubilee"
Gives me goosebumps!
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excellent~
This is just simply beautiful...
No doubt about it.....
Sensational sonnet at it's best...
This is definitely a winner in my book
Best of luck in the contest...love the background...
Can I right click and save it?
I just posted a new one too...come on over...
Hugs
Susan~~~
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dear susan,
thank you so much for your wonderful comment and applause ...
I love this background, too, it is an official background offered by ap in the category called "tiled" ...
check it out ...
maa
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I love Sonnets and this one shows the wonderful potential the form has. Well done! You have the heart of a poet.
Love,
Amera ♥
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thank you, dear amera, for your sweet comment and applause ...
maa
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I like the way you brought the bone home, (strange answer? not really).
Your line within
'Nobody who pursues poetic quest
No poet who at fame and glory aims ?'
I like that bit, you will see why, I'm sure.
Nice to see the competition is going as she planned.
good luck in the contest.
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hahaha, no bones for me, I'm vegetarian ...
but metaphorically, it's a beautiful expression ...
now you made me curious to discover why you liked those two specific lines ...
the answer might be found in your own entry in this contest, I suppose
coming over your way now ...
maa
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