Regina Mcintosh Poet Free verse

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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

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Brian Sambourne June 15, 2021 at 7:17 PM What an excellent write, Gina. The alliteration is finely tuned: "a warrior in this weary old world." Nicely balanced words + sounds: "...to hear with a heart.." The poem's message hits home. Best wishes always, Brian

Sam Kauffman June 8, 2021 at 1:55 PM Gina, truly you are a warrior of faith and prayer. So many memorable lines - "mountain of a million little lessons," "a million trees coloring the wind," just to name a couple. You have pulled together so many divergent strands of thought into a cohesive prayer of faith. Congratulations on your top win! This is a blessing. Sending you love and blessings my friend.

Paula Goldsmith June 6, 2021 at 11:04 AM Congratulations on your win. WOW!!! What a creative story/write. Love your last line, "Bringing insight into the spirit kissed by God." And He does. Enjoy your win with blessings...................

Beata Agustin June 5, 2021 at 4:35 AM Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this... inspiring, soul-reflecting, faith-edifying, and God-exalting. God bless you.

Unseeking Seeker June 4, 2021 at 6:45 PM Thank you, Regina, for sharing these inspirational words with us all. May we all be aligned with our conscience, the voice of God, the embrace of love, within. God bless. Congrats on your win and look forward to your participation in the next contest, MINDFULNESS.