Enlightened

Quiet allows me to see..
all around me, everything..
gluttony, kindness, hypocrisy..
all at once, knowing.

In silence one is with Spirit.
In silence one can learn.
Why then all the world noise?
Can't you see your bridges burn?

They babble and babble and babble on
while i quietly observe.
They hustle, plot, help or scam..
I see clearly what they serve.

Disgusted with some, Delighted with others.
Everything around is Not as it first appears.



  © Erin L. Adams 2013

charactersocietyspiritualworldnarrative

♡Like0

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Beata Agustin

February 10, 2026 at 12:51 AM

Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.

Poet Destroyer A

March 10, 2016 at 12:30 AM

nice to see this one again. LINDA

Skat A

November 6, 2013 at 8:21 PM

Erin, lovely win Love ~SKAT~

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

November 1, 2013 at 7:36 AM

Hi Erin, congratulations on your win xx

Erin Adams

November 1, 2013 at 9:35 PM

(the question mark was a 'heart' :)

Erin Adams

November 1, 2013 at 9:34 PM

Hi Mandy, Thank You so much ?

Sara Kendrick

October 31, 2013 at 12:21 PM

Enjoyed reading your winning work..Congrats..Sara

Erin Adams

November 1, 2013 at 9:36 PM

(the question mark was supposed to be a 'heart' :)

Erin Adams

November 1, 2013 at 9:34 PM

Thank You Sara?

Sandra Adams

October 30, 2013 at 8:13 PM

oh so true...silence can be golden, sometimes it speaks the loudest! Congrats on your fine win :)

Erin Adams

November 1, 2013 at 9:37 PM

So true Sandra ~ Thank You so much :) you and I share the same last name

Shanity Rain

October 30, 2013 at 1:24 PM

excellent , observant write~ Congratulations deserved !

Erin Adams

November 1, 2013 at 9:37 PM

Thank you :)

Anne-Lise Andresen

October 30, 2013 at 4:44 AM

- Congratulations on your winning poem, Erin! - Pleased to read good poetry .... Really well written! - Thank you. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Erin Adams

November 1, 2013 at 9:38 PM

Thank You :)

Poet Destroyer A

October 29, 2013 at 9:13 PM

nice win ERIN.... congrats...LINDA

Erin Adams

November 1, 2013 at 9:38 PM

oh Thank You dear :)

Ifeanyi Bob Ekechukwu

October 7, 2013 at 4:15 AM

Well written and nicely expressed. Love your style and choice of words. Welcome to poetry soup,this a family you can call your own. Wishing you the best. Baron Of Ebullion

Erin Adams

November 1, 2013 at 9:40 PM

oh Thank you so much :)

Cindy Lu

October 5, 2013 at 10:29 PM

My dear fellow poet. Your writing skills are incredible. I really like the style you write in. You draw the reader closer and closer and your views are wise. I really dig your poetry. Cindy

Erin Adams

November 1, 2013 at 9:40 PM

Thank You Cindy , such a nice compliment :)

Skat A

October 3, 2013 at 10:29 AM

Erin, , Your first poem on the soup is excellent for the readers!! Stopping by with a nice, sweet Welcome to Poetry Soup. Wishing you the best when it comes to your poems. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here. Starting with me. SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you like. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND". Hugs* SKAT

Erin Adams

October 3, 2013 at 11:17 AM

Thank You. I have written volumes since I was 14, so for 25 years now. Usually I only share or publish the ones I feel will benefit mankind. Also, i don't write as often as I used to, only when I feel greatly moved. you're very sweet