Finding Yourself

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Author's Notes: "Finding Yourself," as a poem, is straight forward in its meaning and intent. Although classified under Poetry Soup as a "Verse," the true original format of this poem is a "Shadorma," a type of poem of Spanish origin which consists of a six-line stanza with a syllabication count of 3/5/3/3/7/5 for a total of 26 syllables. There is no associated rhyming scheme with this type of poem. Enjoy the read!! (Gary Bateman - August 9, 2018) (Shadorma)

Thematic Categories: heart, identity, image, metaphor, senses, solitude, and wisdom.

Finding Yourself Take your time turning deep within while you search in your heart for what truly reflects now the person you are Gary Bateman, Copyright © All Rights Reserved August 9, 2018 (Shadorma)

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Liam Mcdaid

Date: 8/16/2018 10:33:00 AM

it strikes to the heart walking into the reflection you painted excellent pen dear pal

Gary Bateman
Date: 8/16/2018 1:44:00 PM

Thanks Liam Mate!! Many Thanks for your read here!! A wondrous reflection it is -- indeed!! The Heart does indeed help to reflect one's true self. Cheers and Best, Gary

M. L. Kiser

Date: 8/14/2018 11:31:00 PM

Short, wise and sweet; I favorited this one.

Gary Bateman
Date: 8/15/2018 10:03:00 AM

Hello MLK!! Many Thanks for your read and kind words -- and your FAVE too!! I sometimes try to write short verses whenever I can, but somehow, the more complex ones always seem to come back into the fore. Best Always, Gary

Heidi Sands

Date: 8/10/2018 11:13:00 AM

Worth reading more than once. Nicely done Gary :)

Gary Bateman
Date: 8/10/2018 3:41:00 PM

Hello Dear Heidi, I very much appreciate your read here and your gracious comment. Best Weekend Wishes, Gary

Arturo Michael

Date: 8/9/2018 11:19:00 PM

ah ha...three dimensional...a poem in the now...I like the feel...All the best Gary

Gary Bateman
Date: 8/10/2018 3:33:00 PM

Hello Arturo, Ah Ha -- Three dimensional, eh?? Unfortunately, Arturo I do have some more 4th and 5th dimensional treats in store for the future!! I am very pleased that you like this particular selection that functions in the "Now"!! Cheers and Best, Gary