Accepting Life

As God breathed life into us,
so must we accept his gift!

Breathe in the life he gave you
for yourself -
and do it not halfheartedly.
Inhale deeply every little thing.
Swallow your experiences too as if
they were tasty morsels of food.
You can gulp them down with excitement
or savor them slowly.

Even unpleasant things must be taken in,
for every drop you breathe in and swallow
becomes a part of you
and molds you into the being you are -
more human
and closer to your maker.

Aug. 18, 2021 
for Unseeking Seeker's As We Be Breathed Poetry Contest
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Norton Avatar
August 22, 2021 at 2:20 PM
This is a delightful free verse poem. The message is right on. I really liked your admonishment to breathe in the bad things, because the purpose of life is not to be happy, but to care, thru all kinds of experiences. Another winner from you. Later alligator, Bryan
Dietrich Avatar
August 22, 2021 at 2:51 PM
not a soup winner. Golden neither, but glad you liked both poems!
Proxenos Avatar
August 20, 2021 at 11:56 AM
You totally uplifted me with this poem Andrea, I am utterly exhausted with work and our move to the home we have finally chosen and bought - packing, working, little sleeping is taking its toll - I need to chill out - this poem made me think! Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Kiser Avatar
August 19, 2021 at 2:42 PM
Beautifully penned piece of poetry.
Jayasankar Avatar
August 19, 2021 at 10:18 AM
So true Ria...we must learn to breathe in wholeheartedly all that God has given us... every little thing,...every little experience is a blessing to us.. bringing us more closer to the maker... words of wisdom.. Hugs.. ~ Ani
Buhagiar Avatar
August 19, 2021 at 1:37 AM
This is a marvel of a poem. Emotions abound, so does good advice. Hugs.
Kannan Avatar
August 18, 2021 at 11:52 PM
That is a beautiful advice... Lovely take on the contest...
Raghunathan Avatar
August 18, 2021 at 11:51 PM
This poem gives a sense of, the forever chased item.......peace
Skelly Avatar
August 18, 2021 at 7:41 PM
I like how you explored life in this poem, the good and the bad....Delice
Adams Avatar
August 18, 2021 at 6:43 PM
brilliant write with words of wisdom throughout your poem... love this Andrea :) hugs
Pandit Avatar
August 18, 2021 at 2:33 PM
I agree with the essence of your thoughts, Andrea. Life is a blend of the happy and sad. All the best.
Mcintosh Avatar
August 18, 2021 at 1:17 PM
Oh, Andrea, I so love this and hope it is a top winner. I love it and will definitely be faving it. God bless you always, sweet friend. Love, Gina
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