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
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Delaney Avatar
November 4, 2022 at 6:11 PM
Dear Susan:Wonderfully in touch with nature and all the emotions it evokes in our hearts. A joy to read your poems, today.
Lawrence Avatar
November 5, 2022 at 8:28 AM
Hi Suzanne , What wonderful comments. You bring a smile to my face . In gratitude. Susan :)
Callus Avatar
August 26, 2022 at 10:12 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
Lawrence Avatar
November 5, 2022 at 8:26 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 :)
Dietrich Avatar
July 20, 2022 at 8:21 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!!
Lawrence Avatar
July 21, 2022 at 10:37 AM
Love you Andrea !
Watt Avatar
May 18, 2022 at 4:14 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
Lawrence Avatar
May 21, 2022 at 8:44 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 :)
Watt Avatar
May 18, 2022 at 4:10 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.
Horsman Avatar
September 29, 2021 at 8:04 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!
Lawrence Avatar
October 2, 2021 at 9:33 PM
Harry Your words are my wings in flight …. Thank you for your gracious comments. Hugs Susan
Bangalee Avatar
July 28, 2021 at 11:44 PM
I- just a word, merely nothing is with you; the twin existence on earth cultivates everything naturally
Lawrence Avatar
August 12, 2021 at 1:40 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 :)
Lamoureux Avatar
April 25, 2021 at 7:17 AM
Hugs back to you.
Lawrence Avatar
April 29, 2021 at 10:06 PM
:-)
Nicole Avatar
March 9, 2021 at 7:32 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
Lawrence Avatar
March 11, 2021 at 5:58 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 :)
Lamoureux Avatar
March 4, 2021 at 2:58 PM
You weave your words into a wonderous tapestry. Congrats on your deserved win. Hugs Rick.
Lawrence Avatar
March 5, 2021 at 11:12 AM
Thank you dear Rick. So happy you stopped by. Hugs, Susan :)
Michael Avatar
January 4, 2021 at 10:23 AM
You write effortlessly...I admire your ability...your heart...Nice one.
Lawrence Avatar
January 4, 2021 at 3:01 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
Villanti Avatar
December 20, 2020 at 6:36 PM
That was incredible. So beautifully written that I almost cried, you are a very inspiring poet!
Lawrence Avatar
December 21, 2020 at 9:30 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
Dietrich Avatar
December 16, 2020 at 4:15 PM
this is just wonderful. i see it's a winner and deservedly so. Congratulations
Lawrence Avatar
December 21, 2020 at 3:36 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 :)
Leffanta Avatar
December 16, 2020 at 10:52 AM
Congratulations No. 5! (Worked wonders for Coco Chanel, too!) Aloha 'oe! Rico
Lawrence Avatar
December 16, 2020 at 2:20 PM
Thank you Rico ! Hugs :-)
Seeker Avatar
December 14, 2020 at 9:20 PM
B.e.a.u.t.i.f.u.l ... so happy, I read this! Congrats on your win! A favourite! :)
Lawrence Avatar
December 15, 2020 at 7:09 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
Mcintosh Avatar
December 14, 2020 at 7:05 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
Lawrence Avatar
December 15, 2020 at 7:07 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
Pandit Avatar
December 9, 2020 at 5:47 AM
Enjoyed the ride, Susan, on the wings of this emotive write. Wonderfully expressive!
Lawrence Avatar
December 11, 2020 at 8:03 AM
Thank you Vijay ! So happy to be introduced to your poetry. I am glad it moved you. Susan :)
Jayasankar Avatar
December 7, 2020 at 9:59 AM
A poem so well penned so expressive of your lovable spirit. Have a great day ~ Ani
Lawrence Avatar
December 8, 2020 at 5:44 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 :-)
One Avatar
December 5, 2020 at 6:41 AM
An emotional journey into your spirit... Well written poem
Lawrence Avatar
December 5, 2020 at 7:39 AM
Thank you Silent One... for joining my on my journey into spirit. Looking forward to reading your poetry. Appreciation to you, Susan
Parker Avatar
December 3, 2020 at 3:34 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
Lawrence Avatar
December 5, 2020 at 7:37 AM
Frederic....Happy you have my joined my spiritual journey.I look forward to reading your poems. In gratitude, Susan
Leffanta Avatar
December 2, 2020 at 10:43 AM
Wouldn't we all just love to discuss this one with you! Aloha! Rico
Leffanta Avatar
December 11, 2020 at 10:34 AM
Discuss now, soar later? Aloha 'oe! Rico
Lawrence Avatar
December 5, 2020 at 7:39 AM
Well we can always discuss ! Hugs to you dear Rico, Susan
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