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Divine Intervention

His name was Lynn.
We had nothing in common.
I – a city punk, twenty something,
High School grad, Ironworker.
He – an upstate NY, college educated,
beret-wearing, ”Spiritual Giant”.

Recurring questions dogged
this relationship….
….”Who am I?”
….”Who is he?”
…”Why have our paths intertwined?”

I don’t believe
he ever told me anything,
just left trails of spiritual
bread crumbs for me
to follow.

He always seemed to teach me
lessons I didn’t know
were being taught.
Guided me with firm
yet gentle words
allowing me to unveil
my spirit in the safety
of his presence.

I reflect often
on this Avatar,
this incarnate teacher,
stopping on his journey
to assist another
in their quest.

His name was Lynn.
We had nothing in common.


©11/16/2017

submitted to – AVATAR – Poetry Contest
definition – an incarnate divine teacher
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Roper Avatar
December 16, 2017 at 5:58 PM
John,congratulations on your win! Hugs Eve~`*
Barden Avatar
December 16, 2017 at 6:39 AM
Gorgeous write, John, enjoyed it very much ... congrats on your win. So many come-and-go from our lives that affect us in ways unseen ... and seen, sometimes. They are all part of who we become. Blessings.
Sinha-Roy Avatar
December 16, 2017 at 3:42 AM
Congrats John on your placement
Gauthier Avatar
December 15, 2017 at 11:41 PM
Touching story. Congrats on your placement, John.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
November 16, 2017 at 1:29 PM
A great story well told, I like the form poetic :) my best to you in the contest xomo
George   Avatar
November 16, 2017 at 9:31 AM
I truly believe everyone we come in contact with on this journey, is for a reason. Great writing, John. Sincerely, Elaine
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