Body and Soul

Body and Mind give way to the Heart and Soul. 
They let the emotions take over yet remain in control. 
Passion and sentiment now replace logic and reason. 
Interchanging ever so slightly- as if from season to season.

Feelings flow freely, replacing all thought. 
Emotions running wild without fear of being fought. 
The Mind sits back and takes no part, 
letting all decisions be made by the Heart.

And throughout the Body the Soul can now freely flow. 
With the Heart now in control the Body can only follow. 
As the Soul controls the actions revealing it's glow. 
Every decision now based on "I feel" not "I think" or "I know" 

Emotions unchecked by the Mind, the Heart's desires continue to grow,
and with the help of the Soul will continue to do so. 
The Heart and Soul move slowly but soon control All. 
This is what takes place when, in Love we fall.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Schack Avatar
March 6, 2026 at 1:35 AM
Just goes to show you that our emotions are our most true intelligence. Enjoy/comment mine please. Be well.
VanHooser Avatar
May 19, 2026 at 12:03 PM
Hi Daniel, sorry to be so long responding, I've been in the hospital. Thank you for your kind words, yes, I will indeed read your work as well. The mind must be taught, the heart feels, and knows what we should do, we need only to heed what it is trying to tell us. Thank you again, Ron
De Beaulieu Avatar
March 5, 2026 at 11:07 AM
Hello Ron, i like3 the line making the decision be made by the heart. A beautiful poem Ron. My friend, enjoy your day. /Darlene/
VanHooser Avatar
May 19, 2026 at 12:05 PM
Thank you Darlene, our mind tries to tell us what we should do, our heart knows what we must do to be happy. I learned long ago to listen to my heart and I have never regretted it. Enjoy your day! Ron
Poetry Avatar
March 4, 2026 at 4:26 PM
My kind of Poetry, Love this, beautifully written.
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