Crystal gazing
The crystal ball is just a tool to use
that doesn’t take the place of common sense.
And what is seen in there is how you’ll choose
to live your life and reap the recompense.
It may be love you seek to come one day
and what you find there may be heavens gift.
Do not assume that wealth will come your way
for riches gained will surely cause a rift.
Be careful that the wish you want to make
is one your heart desires that may come true.
Once on the path it’s one you’ll have to take
though what you seek may not be good for you.
So trust your own instincts and you may find
the life you want with one who’s good and kind.
Joan Benecke Sept 16th 2008
Oil on canvas “The Crystal Ball” by John William Waterhouse (1849-1917).
Author notes
This is the second poem written for the same picture.
This one teaches you to trust your instincts and not rely on the crystal ball.
The link to my other poem http://allpoetry.com/poem/4599337
Hugh's poem written without the skull in picture.
Here is the link http://allpoetry.com/poem/4614641
In a list
A touch of spirituality
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Wonderful
Very well done. a very creative write. Thank you for sharing.
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How very true this is. That wish can be deadly can't it? LOL Choose wisely the path of both mind and heart for the spirit is attached. This is a beautifully done piece Joan and quite wise. Great one my friend
Blessings, Gypsy
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So true...
The problem with second guessing yourself or listening to someone that squelches your heartfelt desires is: 1) Regardless, you live with the consequences whether your 1st choice or a second hand choice of someone else. 2) You'll never know know where own instincts and your true destiny would have led if not behind the driver's wheel of your life and just a passenger with others plotting your course.
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Dear Bea,
When first I read this poem the other day,
knowing how strong you've been since your bereavement,
in truth, I hardly know what I can say;
I am so proud of you for this achievement.
Apart from perfect meter in your lines
which, I'm aware is difficult for you,
the message of them manifestly shines
with wisdom that is both profound and true.
Of all the AP 'pupils' I have taught
to master sonnet form and get it right,
you are the one who persevered and fought
and never thought of giving up the fight.
Please honour, in the Wyleian collection,
this sonnet, needing no change or correction.
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If you agree to my request, please add the suffix:
"Wyleian Sonnet CCXXVIII" to the existing title.
Applause, love and hugs, from your proud friend and 'teacher' XXX Hugh.
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Thankyou my dear friend for your kind words and the honour of my poem being added to your Wyleian collection. I am thrilled.
Love Bea
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The instincts, the ball, all a manifestation
of our inner will. Your words so wisely caution
we thoughtfully consider how we direct the will.
And you do this with gentleness and skill.
M-C
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Thank you M-C
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I love this sonnet!
I have thought about divination, and I don't think that we are consulting an oracle, but rather our deepest unconscious mind. Still, the information is flavored with our own perceptions and is easily misinterpreted, so your advice is wise. Reason and feeling together make a whole mind.
The diction of your lines is clear and direct, the form is lovely. Excellent sonnet, Joan!
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Thank you Sweetpea, I'm very happy that you love my Sonnet.
Love Joan
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You know who this sonnet reminds me of? MargaretG...it's a style I've read her write before, not just the sonnet but how you unobtrusively incorporated a lesson in it.
And the words are indeed wise.
It wouldn't be wise or prudent to wish for money but it would be pleasant if some just happened to fall my way.
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Thanks Yem for the great compliment. You never know Yem some could fall your way, you just have to believe.
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