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Body Ails Yet Spirit Soars

Body ails, yet spirit soars to see Mother Nature’s beauty that surrounds us all. I feel thankful just to be in a place where nature’s spell abounds. Yes, a magic spell I am under - as I view many mountains everywhere. At trees ablaze I gaze in wonder in the freshness of the autumn air. Though in pain, I must show gratitude for friends, family and the outdoors. Positive will be my attitude. Yes, body ails, yet spirit soars.

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Karen Croft

Date: 11/13/2023 2:44:00 AM

Congratulations!

Ink Empress

Date: 11/12/2023 11:24:00 PM

Back with congratulations on your top win. Well deserved, loved this one

Hilo Poet

Date: 11/12/2023 11:26:00 AM

Lovely composition, Andrea, seamlessly done. My compliments on your win in USs contest, my friend. Aloha, William

Kaveesha Ruwindi

Date: 11/4/2023 11:01:00 PM

This is a very beautiful poem. Good luck in the contest!! Love how you interpreted the title.

Eve Roper

Date: 11/4/2023 8:27:00 AM

Enjoyed reading your outlook in "Body Ails Yet Spirit Soars," my friend. Good luck in the contest. Stay safe have a nice weekend.

Mike Bayles

Date: 11/4/2023 8:06:00 AM

Very nice, uplifting poem. There is so much to enjoy, even if our bodies are aching.

Bill Baker

Date: 11/3/2023 9:40:00 PM

That's the attitude I love to see in people. You share your thoughts well through your poetry, my friend. Have a blessed day! Hugs, Bill

James Peranteau

Date: 11/3/2023 5:19:00 AM

Hello there vooman(dear poet)i am thrilled to see(hear)the soul who inspires the many who suffer, with cheerful times through pain...ohhh it's posible....keep it coming Andrea; "PAIN" iz rampant! Have a great season...much love, james

Paul Callus

Date: 11/3/2023 2:56:00 AM

Nature heals, and together with family and good friends we travel on till finally we arrive at the end of our journey. Take care and keep your spirits up, Andrea! Warm regards // paul

Gershon Wolf

Date: 11/2/2023 6:32:00 PM

Consider, Andrea: What if your body AND your spirit soared together?! Boy, would be sore! ~ Ale for What Ails Me and My Ale-Wife

Yann Rolland

Date: 11/2/2023 4:43:00 PM

beautiful and precious poem, enjoyed your place and sentiments here, take care poet Andrea

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 11/2/2023 2:33:00 PM

wonderful that you live near mountains. They do create a serene setting. We once lived near the Franklin Mtns...I found them soothing and soulful. Wishing you well...have a pleasant evening, Sara

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 11/2/2023 2:19:00 PM

I also replied to your question on my poem. Sounds as if I’m disappointing you with the restrictive form. I will post in my usual manner again soon. If you’re interested go to your comment whenever you get back on and my reply is there. Still Love you lots. always, armand~

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 11/2/2023 11:24:00 AM

Magnificent as all of your work is. I miss you a ton. Our little group of poets on here back in the day was so inspirational. I’m sorry you’re going through some medical issue that brings you pain. I hope my fave for this poem travels to the source of your physical pain & heals you. I’ve put up a poem if you have time to give it a read.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 11/2/2023 1:16:00 PM

Thanks. I just have to grin and bear my weird problems. Let me go see your new poem and then I need to get going!

Jay Narain

Date: 11/2/2023 10:43:00 AM

Inspirational, Andrea, Hope you are doing well.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 11/2/2023 1:13:00 PM

thanks.. same old same old.

Joe Dimino

Date: 11/2/2023 9:26:00 AM

For sure; mind over matter is helpful. Hope all is ok with you and yours. Lovely, inspiring write. Blessings.

Susan Lawrence

Date: 11/2/2023 7:50:00 AM

Just beautiful dear Andrea . I can feel your pain and your positivity woven into one . Your gratitude and appreciation for all things in nature are admirable. There is magic in air especially with the wonderful fall colors . Sending love and hugs to you . I hope your pain diminishes soon . Xx Susan :)

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 11/2/2023 1:10:00 PM

thanks, sweet friend.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 11/2/2023 5:42:00 AM

Uplifting and inspirational, Andrea. A poem many will relate to. Keep soaring!

Judy Ball

Date: 11/2/2023 5:17:00 AM

Lovely Andrea. I love the words, Body ails but spirit soars. Have you ever read the book by Chief Dan George called "My Spirit Soars". I think you would love it. God Bless, JB

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 11/2/2023 1:10:00 PM

Thanks , and No, I never heard of it. I don't even have time for my Stephen King novels any more!!

Ink Empress

Date: 11/2/2023 4:51:00 AM

Its ironic that im reading this while in pain, ugh one of those migraine attacks and i cant help but gaze beyond the skylines, the blue skies and seas, and be grateful although like uv said in pain. Very fitting take for the prompt this is! I loved reading it! Goodluck dear Andrea

Ink Empress
Date: 11/2/2023 1:19:00 PM

Long live Andrea! Ugh stupid nails and migraine bad combination. Let me fix that typo hah! I do this alot lol thank the lord u understood its a typo and ah i pray for ur pain to go easy on u. My brain wont stop workn altho in pain hah gnte beautiful

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 11/2/2023 1:08:00 PM

sorry you got migraine today . My pain is so weird, I feel like I am the only one on the planet that has it. So nobody can relate to me. Even the doctors have nothing for me. All we can do is grin and bear it. BTW, I think you made a typo. You called me dead Andrea, but I think I know what last letter you meant. haha.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 11/2/2023 2:49:00 AM

Despite our fragility, we cannot but admire the beauty of nature. Loved your poem. Blessings.