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Winging Souls

Trees are flying in the breeze
Like Eagles they sail across the seas
Within us all an Eagle there be
Do we feel those wings leading
Above the turbulent sea?

Relying on them, flying through the night
Always striving towards the Inner Light *
Enlightenment radiates from within
Our Essence need not grow dim
luminescence outside; alarmed inside

Yet, when the time comes near...
Letting go of all we hold dear
Effulgence surrounds us
Carrying us home; fearful no more
We need not roam


Author notes

Written in the Arboretum, Seattle, Wa. 1/15/2005 3:30pm

For more information on the term 'inner light', click on these links:

* http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/288537/Inner-Light#tab=active~checked%2Citems~checked&title=Inner%20Light%20--%20Britannica%20Online%20Encyclopedia

* http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Search?search=Inner+Light+-+Spiritual+Teachings&fulltext=Search

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  • JinSays gold member
    September 10

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    Effulgence had me scrambling. The trip, and not the destination. For some particular reason the AN touched me, and the note that it was written in an arboretum makes it even better.
    No kidding. When I found that, I read your work again.
    The setting brought your words to life, the sense of freedom, true freedom, it's interwoven throughout, and it's quite beautiful.
    I think this poem is exactly what I needed to read today, thank you.
    Jin

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    • Trafalger679Curious silver member
      September 10
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      Thank you for your thoughtful comments, complments, and applause. I'm pleased that your found it helpful.

  • Room without doors silver member
    August 10

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    Outstanding

    I really liked the sense of a journey in this poem. The whole concept of moving towards the light - finding the bright places. I thought the metaphor of the eagle was particularly strong and worked well in the poem suggesting freedom as well, the choices that we face in life. Over all an excellent poem with great flow.


  • stavykm gold member
    July 22

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    Brilliant

    This is so spiritually deep of one's inner soul and spirit. I just loved this poem. You are a brillian poet I can tell.

    Always striving for the inner light

    So perfect, brilliant like I said. I'm bookmarking this one. Thank you for sharing with me.
    Wishing you many blessings
    Kelle Marie


  • Ronztrek gold member
    July 22

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    Stunning!

    A very deep and soulful piece you have penned here. I really love your use of metaphors relating to the elements of nature. This is where many of us find our selves, in times when we need to replenish our souls.

    No matter where we might find our selves in life, as long as we're in the direction of the light, we are on the right path / flight to home.

    Thank you for sharing your peace and light.

     

    Ron *wolf*


  • Lily otv
    July 19

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    There are many struggles to face in life and all souls should wing to where they find inner peace. Your words speak volumes of hope and inner peace even if we have to let go of all we hold dear. "Effulgence" is an interesting word which I had to look up but it was worth it


  • Angelflower Greeters member
    July 16

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    I must say that I really enjoyed this. You did a wonderful job in creating something that is very soft and sweet sounding.. I loved the flow of this write.. It was nice and smooth You did a wonderful job...Thank you very much for sharing..



    Angel
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