The Soul

The soul is the spirit and body The union of life in a man The way is not merely a hobby But more like a wonderful plan For life is a personal journey With plenty of stops on the way To savor and never to hurry The flavor of living each day The purpose of life is for living And lifting each soul that we meet A pattern of showing and giving The love that will make us complete For love is the answer to sorrow When hate is a thorn in our side And comfort is claiming tomorrow When joy is the place we reside The soul is the person we nourish By feeding the spirit with care And hope is the dream that will flourish By spreading the love that we share. Written and submitted to the "Soul" Poetry Contest On November 17, 2021

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Franci Hoffman

Date: 7/1/2023 7:12:00 AM

Oh, how I love this poem, Bryan. Bravo!

Bryan Norton
Date: 7/1/2023 8:54:00 AM

Thank you, Franci. This poem has been well received. I'm glad you like it. Have a great day!

Ray Zottola

Date: 6/29/2023 10:09:00 AM

I like this! To savor and never to hurry. See, this is where I start to pay close attention, when the hours and days just fly by and i say, somehow I missed Wednesday and Thursday. Where did they go?

Bryan Norton
Date: 6/29/2023 6:26:00 PM

The soul is like, the motorbike That passes through a crowd It longs to be, the revelry That never was allowed The fun you make Is what you take When people laugh At your mistake So live it up Or live it down But don't forget To be a clown.

Daniel Schack

Date: 6/29/2023 2:28:00 AM

soulful sonnet. like ya stuff. perhaps see/comment mine. have hope. daniel .

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 1/7/2022 1:16:00 PM

This is a perfect and beautiful poem Bryan. Thank you for stopping by my poem today and leaving such an encouraging message. I love this poem, it is a fav.

Bryan Norton
Date: 1/7/2022 7:39:00 PM

Thank you, BJ.

Andrew John

Date: 12/17/2021 2:34:00 AM

Lovely to think of personal journeys, then one wonders, one wonders. Great stuff, Bryan.

Bryan Norton
Date: 1/7/2022 7:40:00 PM

Thank you, Andrew. Good luck.

Beata Agustin

Date: 11/22/2021 8:40:00 PM

Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this. God bless you.

Bryan Norton
Date: 1/7/2022 7:41:00 PM

Thanks for your comment. God bless.

Robert James Liguori

Date: 11/21/2021 9:34:00 AM

Exactly what I was looking for when I launched the contest. Congrats on your placement, truly wonderful poem. Robert

Bryan Norton
Date: 1/7/2022 7:43:00 PM

Thanks Robert. It was a pleasure writing for this contest. Thank you for being a sponsor. Best wishes, Bryan

Joanna Daniel

Date: 11/21/2021 4:10:00 AM

Amazing rhythm in your beautiful poem, Bryan, congratulations:)

Bryan Norton
Date: 1/7/2022 7:45:00 PM

Thank you, Jo. I try. I want all my readers to read something special, as they deserve it. Take care, Bryan

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 11/20/2021 11:19:00 PM

Beautiful rhythm and divine message! Congrats on your top win, Bryan

Bryan Norton
Date: 1/7/2022 7:47:00 PM

Thank you, Seeker. I appreciate your encouragement. Thank you for reading, and best wishes, Bryan.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 11/20/2021 8:09:00 PM

The flow is heavenly, Bryan. The message sublime. A treat to feast eyes on, all in fine poetic rhyme! Thanks, Gershon

Bryan Norton
Date: 1/7/2022 7:49:00 PM

Wow, thanks Gershon. I hope to worthy of your wonderful comments. Take care, Bryan

John Lawless

Date: 11/20/2021 12:23:00 PM

smooth flow, nice meter and easy rhyme scheme....beautifully done.

Bryan Norton
Date: 11/20/2021 2:07:00 PM

Thanks, John. Good to hear from you. Thanks for the nice compliment. Your friend, Bryan

Gary Radice

Date: 11/20/2021 10:50:00 AM

Great poem with wonderful rhyme - aspects, Bryan, that I've come to expect each time I click and read your work. Cheers - Gary

Bryan Norton
Date: 11/20/2021 11:42:00 AM

Thank you, Gary, for being a good friend. I hope you find something worthwhile in all of my poems. I appreciate the fact that you like my style of writing. Best wishes, Bryan

Krish Radhakrishna

Date: 11/20/2021 7:52:00 AM

Congrats on your top win! Great poetry!

Bryan Norton
Date: 11/20/2021 9:10:00 AM

Thank you, Krish. I'm honored to be able to share my philosophy with so many great poets and great people. Take care, Bryan.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 11/20/2021 7:15:00 AM

Wonderful poem! CONGRATS, Brian. Janice

Bryan Norton
Date: 11/20/2021 9:13:00 AM

Thank you, Janice. I appreciate you taking the time to read my poem, and comment. Have a great day. Bryan

Christuraj Alex

Date: 11/20/2021 6:15:00 AM

This is very beautiful writing on the concept of the soul. Congratulations!

Bryan Norton
Date: 11/20/2021 9:23:00 AM

Hi Christuraj, I appreciate the fact that you take the time to read my poems. I enjoy writing something beautiful and meaningful for my readers. Take care, Bryan

Natasha L Scragg

Date: 11/18/2021 1:46:00 AM

A lovely write Bryan. Beautiful unity of Soul and Spirit expressed in your verses.

Bryan Norton
Date: 11/18/2021 6:43:00 AM

Thank you, Natasha, for reading, and commenting. Bryan

Kim Merryman

Date: 11/17/2021 6:36:00 PM

A wonderful write, Bryan! I enjoyed reading it and the positive message that is conveyed. Best wishes for the contest! Blessings, Kim M

Bryan Norton
Date: 11/18/2021 6:45:00 AM

Thank you, Kim, for your welcome comment. Enjoy your day. Bryan