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Elevating Heart

Elevating Heart Sweat of Life Piercing pain of Sorrow Pendulum of gratitude in motion How fortunate to experience To Feel To delight in the depths of emotion I burst knowing I am capable of such workings of the Heart, mind and soul I am you You are me We are we We are one with each other, with nature, With the sky, the stars, the moon, With the creatures of the ocean blue depths, With the feather tips of ancient falcons, With the wind whistling through the towering singing trees, With the lonely roads stretched out on the horizon, With the melting icicles of change I am a teardrop on the petal of your eternal flower I feel the whisper of your breath Graze across my lips A gentle imprint left behind A kiss on my eyelashes And I am yours I am honored to be a part of you Of us Of now Of distant past lives And of Unrevealed futures I wear you like my favorite oversized cotton shirt Threadbare at the elbows You inhabit my body Tracing the shapes of my ankles With your fingertips Massaging my toes Following the curves of my hips Kissing my eyes And cupping my heart gently I am in flight ... I am your messenger. We are one. The radiant glow follows us Light energy, a tribal dance, A halo of flickering beauty Blazing A flame Let us be beacons of light together Fingertips touching, melding Becoming one beating heart together For all eternity Elevating others around us in gratitude From above in the silent air I see a fire flickering in the darkness below Shadows sway on the towering rock walls A steady drumming in the distance A drum of ancient hide Thrumb - thrumb - thrumb A father watching his newborn suckle at Its Mother’s breast A peace resides within How glorious to be a piece, a part of, a fiber, a color In this magnificent tapestry of life That we have all woven together I fly to the highest snow-covered peak with you and Dive to the darkness on the ocean floor as Mysteries reveal themselves My tears are sweet with magic And salty with memories Of time gone by You are my gift My hands are warm My heart is full A silent smile fills my soul And wraps me in its embrace

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Date: 11/4/2022 6:11:00 PM
Dear Susan:Wonderfully in touch with nature and all the emotions it evokes in our hearts. A joy to read your poems, today.
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Susan Lawrence
Date: 11/5/2022 8:28:00 AM
Hi Suzanne , What wonderful comments. You bring a smile to my face . In gratitude. Susan :)
Date: 8/26/2022 10:12:00 AM
My lucky day! Finally I found a poem of yours which had slipped through the net, Susan! Once again, this is one of those poems in which I find myself fully participating. You are a lover of earth, mankind, creation; a believer in positivity who looks at that which unites. Don't blame me for reading this poem more than once! ~ Best regards and hugs my friend // paul
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Date: 11/5/2022 8:26:00 AM
Paul Somehow I missed this wonderful comment of yours. I am so grateful to have your presence in my poetry world and beyond. You’re a wonderful human and I love reading your work. Always inspired by you my friend. I hope you’re feeling better and staying in good health. Hugs, Susan :)
Date: 7/20/2022 8:21:00 PM
hmm, I think I may have seen almost all your poems, Even way back here I have seen and commented on this one before. But it's sure fun reading John watt's comments to you. He is such a supportive friend!!
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Date: 7/21/2022 10:37:00 AM
Love you Andrea !
Date: 5/18/2022 4:14:00 PM
(Part 2)... There is self-revelation, yet like a fog settling into the valleys, a mystique. You are very gifted and highly admired, my dear poet friend, and I applaud you for the crafting you do with each poem. Beautiful and uplifting. Hugs and warm wishes ~ John
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Date: 5/21/2022 8:44:00 AM
Dearest John , Your words fill my heart. I am humbled by your in-depth comments and participation in my poetic journey. I close my eyes and open my heart and let the words flow through me . I am always in gratitude. I am a conduit and allow time and space and emotions and thought and hopes and fears to flow through me . It’s always different and I wouldn’t trade it for the world . I am so inspired by your words and poetry my friend . Love and blessings, Susan :)
Date: 5/18/2022 4:10:00 PM
Susan, I admit to being a student of your poetic talents. Not that I wish to imitate your unique and expressive style, but that I wish to grow in my capacity to write deeply, yet accessibly as you do of this road trip through life. This poem is another such amazing trek over the river and through the woods. What I find enthralling is that your poetic voice is consistent (see my Soupmail about that point) and of consistently high quality. Your themes are elemental aspects of life that anyone can relate to: dreams, light, tears, oneness, flight, growth, sky, breath, fire, touch; foundational motifs that you weave into so many of your poetic tapestries. You always manage to write with an arc that progresses the reader through your thought processes, with starting and ending points, like a hike.
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Date: 9/29/2021 8:04:00 PM
Trawling an earlier poem you posted, Susan, And wow poetry to take the breath away. Loved every second of it. and the second and third time too!
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Susan Lawrence
Date: 10/2/2021 9:33:00 PM
Harry Your words are my wings in flight …. Thank you for your gracious comments. Hugs Susan
Date: 7/28/2021 11:44:00 PM
I- just a word, merely nothing is with you; the twin existence on earth cultivates everything naturally
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Date: 8/12/2021 1:40:00 PM
Mahtab, You are correct. I - is just a word. I am honored to be aware of the twin existence. Sending all good wishes . Susan :)
Date: 4/25/2021 7:17:00 AM
Hugs back to you.
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Susan Lawrence
Date: 4/29/2021 10:06:00 PM
:-)
Date: 3/9/2021 7:32:00 PM
"I am in flight, we are one, the radiant glow follows us" After reading your words, I feel as though I am drifting in the tenderness of the sky as well. This is beautiful in so many amazing ways. Congratulations Susan, on this win. :) Brandy
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Date: 3/11/2021 5:58:00 PM
Dear Brandy, thank you for your lovely comment. I appreciate your words and am happy my poem moved you. Looking forward to reading more of yours. All the best, Susan :)
Date: 3/4/2021 2:58:00 PM
You weave your words into a wonderous tapestry. Congrats on your deserved win. Hugs Rick.
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Susan Lawrence
Date: 3/5/2021 11:12:00 AM
Thank you dear Rick. So happy you stopped by. Hugs, Susan :)
Date: 1/4/2021 10:23:00 AM
You write effortlessly...I admire your ability...your heart...Nice one.
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Date: 1/4/2021 3:01:00 PM
Arturo, Thank you so very much. The words come from my soul and speak to me. I appreciate your kind words ... I am really enjoying reading your poems. In gratitude. Susan
Date: 12/20/2020 6:36:00 PM
That was incredible. So beautifully written that I almost cried, you are a very inspiring poet!
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Date: 12/21/2020 9:30:00 AM
Dear Isabella, Thank you so very much! I am happy that you were moved by my poem. I look forward to reading your poetry > All the best, Susan
Date: 12/16/2020 4:15:00 PM
this is just wonderful. i see it's a winner and deservedly so. Congratulations
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Date: 12/21/2020 3:36:00 PM
Dear Andrea, Thank you so very much! I am glad you enjoyed it. I look forward to reading more of your poetry. All best wishes. Susan :)
Date: 12/16/2020 10:52:00 AM
Congratulations No. 5! (Worked wonders for Coco Chanel, too!) Aloha 'oe! Rico
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Date: 12/16/2020 2:20:00 PM
Thank you Rico ! Hugs :-)
Date: 12/14/2020 9:20:00 PM
B.e.a.u.t.i.f.u.l ... so happy, I read this! Congrats on your win! A favourite! :)
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Susan Lawrence
Date: 12/15/2020 7:09:00 PM
Dear Unseeking Seeker, So very happy you read my poem and that it moved you! I appreciate your kind words. I look forward to reading your poetry. All best wishes, Susan
Date: 12/14/2020 7:05:00 PM
This is a soulful write that is so worthy of your winning placement in the contest! It's a W I N N E R for sure! I love it and am definitely adding it to my favorites. Thank you for writing such a brilliant poem. God bless you always
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Date: 12/15/2020 7:07:00 PM
Dear Regina, Thank you so very much for your kind words. I am thrilled my poem moved you! I am so vey happy you read and enjoyed it. I look forward to reading your poetry. All best wishes ...always, In gratitude, Susan
Date: 12/9/2020 5:47:00 AM
Enjoyed the ride, Susan, on the wings of this emotive write. Wonderfully expressive!
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Date: 12/11/2020 8:03:00 AM
Thank you Vijay ! So happy to be introduced to your poetry. I am glad it moved you. Susan :)
Date: 12/7/2020 9:59:00 AM
A poem so well penned so expressive of your lovable spirit. Have a great day ~ Ani
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Date: 12/8/2020 5:44:00 PM
Dear Anitha, Thank you for your kind words. I am so happy my poem moved you. Looking forward to reading your poetry! All best wishes, Susan :-)
Date: 12/5/2020 6:41:00 AM
An emotional journey into your spirit... Well written poem
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Date: 12/5/2020 7:39:00 AM
Thank you Silent One... for joining my on my journey into spirit. Looking forward to reading your poetry. Appreciation to you, Susan
Date: 12/3/2020 3:34:00 PM
I am but a reader of the expression of your spirit that guides me on this poetic journey of the perpetual thread of life...my first thought after reading, Dear Poet
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Susan Lawrence
Date: 12/5/2020 7:37:00 AM
Frederic....Happy you have my joined my spiritual journey.I look forward to reading your poems. In gratitude, Susan
Date: 12/2/2020 10:43:00 AM
Wouldn't we all just love to discuss this one with you! Aloha! Rico
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Rico Leffanta
Date: 12/11/2020 10:34:00 AM
Discuss now, soar later? Aloha 'oe! Rico
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Susan Lawrence
Date: 12/5/2020 7:39:00 AM
Well we can always discuss ! Hugs to you dear Rico, Susan

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