Being Human

In my mind Where silent thoughts Reveal the truth, the depths Of my hopes, dreams and feelings… There is a piercing voice One who announces my flaws The faults which remind me that I am human and humans err Sometimes badly Other times, sadly And still other times, madly I am a human and I stumble Both within and outwardly With mistakes and faults that feel Like they may just penetrate The very soul with their heartless Vicious influence on my spirit In my heart Where emotions breathe compassion And light illuminates wisdom Giving grace to the sincerity Of a faith that is more alive Than the blood in my veins In my heart There are a million second chances New thoughts and new directions Opportunities for advancement Assurance that I am someone Who is like a light in the darkness Spreading joy and rays of hope Kindness that is flavored with thoughts That bring calm to the chaotic Enlightenment into sorrow and despair Elation to the music and bliss to the song Whispers of enthusiasm that dance Through the heart’s shadows in silhouettes Of pure wonder, pure pleasure, pure delight In the depths of my soul I can always know that this conscience of mine Is alive with potential and vision Warming the way toward God’s heaven With a mountain of little lessons that tell me I have learned, I have grown, I have become A warrior in this weary old world Where my heart, mind and soul always know As I walk down this path of courage Inviting my dreams to listen to the sound Of a million trees coloring the wind In hues of optimism, faith that sustains And second chances to be who I am When I listen to my conscious and my faith Telling me to always do my very best Reach out with an honest desire to be The one God has breathed into me The soul who only needs to hear with a heart Who walks by the river of hope, faith and love Bringing insight into the spirit kissed by God Voice of Conscience Poetry Contest Sponsored by Unseeking Seeker May 30, 2021