Linda Alice Fowler Poet Verse

Essence

My feelings are mosaic,
scattered and multi-colored.
There is no set pattern in the artwork
and no meaning in each separate pane.
Only the whole surface memorable.
Each shard of broken mirror
reflects a parse of the whole.
When pieced together the total vision,
though tattered, comes into clearer focus.
Reflection, a study of the conscious.
Moments of time tell no tale.
Vignettes of a larger tome
monopolize space that holds no fullness,
no revelations of intensity,
dramatism, lyricism, poeticism.
I demand everywhereness,
unbound illimitedness.
Totality of my essentialism
wherein I exist in absoluteness. 
my assemblage as a full complement.
Quanta on quanta. Wholeness.
Unequivocally me.

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Andrea Dietrich July 20, 2026 at 11:31 PM What an awesome poem you have revisited here. I am supposing it won a trophy back in '23. Very belated congrats on your outstanding work Linda Alice Fowler July 27, 2026 at 7:59 AM Thanks Andrea. Yes, an old poem I pinned for one of Suzette's contests. Thanks for the comments and congrats! :)

Ghairo Daniels July 17, 2026 at 10:26 AM Highly intelligent self-reflective articulation of what is - very appropriate imagery of mosaic and mirror. “illimitedness” is a new word for me. I enjoyed these lines : “ no revelations of intensity, dramatism, lyricism, poeticism. I demand everywhereness,” I enjoyed, though my perception is that essence has no feelings as portrayed in first line, since essence is spirit, outside of human emotions. ThkU for resharing, Linda. B blessed. Xx Linda Alice Fowler July 27, 2026 at 7:58 AM Thank you Ghairo. I hadn't thought about it in so many years (written in 2023) and penned it as written for a contest. You make a valid point. Thanks! :)

I Am Anaya July 16, 2026 at 6:23 AM Wow, Linda Alice, my freind, above & beyond Your brilliance your essence, amazing trophy win! Blessings . Glad you pinned. Linda Alice Fowler July 17, 2026 at 7:54 AM Many thanks Anaya. I wrote this a few years ago and pinned it for Su. I am glad you enjoyed it. hugs bff! :)

Suzette Richards July 14, 2026 at 5:55 AM Thanks for pinning it, Linda. This is a lovely poem. xxx Su Linda Alice Fowler July 14, 2026 at 6:00 AM Thanks so much Su. I am pleased you liked it. :)

Joanna Daniel October 2, 2023 at 7:17 PM Congratulations on a wonderful poem and a trophy win, Linda, your poetry flows so smoothly, deserves the honour:) Linda Alice Fowler October 13, 2023 at 2:35 PM Hello dear Jo. I am always grateful for your visits and continued supportive comments. You are kind and gracious! :)

Sara Kendrick October 2, 2023 at 6:10 AM Congrats. SK Linda Alice Fowler October 2, 2023 at 6:53 AM Many thanks dear Sara. :)

Jan Allison October 1, 2023 at 8:11 AM i can see why this gem got top billing Linda, enjoy your prize, Emile is such a gifted poet yet such a king, genuine humble man:-) hugs Jan xx Linda Alice Fowler October 1, 2023 at 9:24 AM I agree about Emile. He is a giant, a huge presence in an humble soul. Many thanks for your visits Jan. hugs Linda :)

Beata Agustin October 1, 2023 at 7:41 AM Wow! Congratulations. Thanks for sharing this, making me learn more about you. God bless you. Linda Alice Fowler October 1, 2023 at 9:23 AM Your visits are always welcome dear Beata. I feel closer to yours well. hugs and blessings :)

Tania Kitchin October 1, 2023 at 5:20 AM Linda, congratulations on your trophy win, well done. Linda Alice Fowler October 1, 2023 at 8:09 AM Hi Tania! Thanks for your kind words and congrats :)

Speaks Volumes September 30, 2023 at 3:48 PM Unequivocally YOU ! I knew Emile would see the wonder in this marvelous piece of art Laf !! Supassed all others by a mile. Well deserved Congrats my friend. . Linda Alice Fowler October 1, 2023 at 8:08 AM You are always so supportive Svvie. Many thanks for being my friend. :)

Emile Pinet September 30, 2023 at 1:26 PM Congratulations Linda! Your poem has placed "First" in my PoetrySoup contest. Wonderful work, my friend, Emile. Linda Alice Fowler October 1, 2023 at 7:59 AM Many thanks for this honor Emile. I appreciate you and your contests!

Speaks Volumes August 20, 2023 at 9:28 AM You have marvelous poetry to write (among much more & many more important things to do) and all that's so wonderful about you, make up such an amazing person. So nice to know a person like you LAF. Your poem is only half the story. Best wishes Linda Alice Fowler August 21, 2023 at 8:16 AM Ah Svvie. I blush at your kind words. I'm so glad you are in my life! :)

Gershon Wolf August 15, 2023 at 7:31 PM Whoa. Diving deep her, Linda. Whew! I'm philosophically flummoxed. (whatever that means, lol). ~ gw Linda Alice Fowler August 16, 2023 at 5:37 AM Hope you have your diving gear on :) Thanks for visiting flummoxed. :)

Robert Lindley August 13, 2023 at 8:32 AM My friend, this is a very deep probing internal assessment you have given us. Such as this is what poets are supposed to gift this dark world, imho. A gem and a new fav for me. God bless you.. Linda Alice Fowler August 13, 2023 at 10:00 AM Your words are welcome and warming Robert. Thank you from my heart for your thoughtful comments and fav!! :)

Bill Baker August 12, 2023 at 3:40 PM An awareness few achieve, but obviously you've come to an understanding of your true self, Linda. Hold onto that state of mind as long as you can, each time you experience the oneness of all that is, what God intended you to be. Smiles ~ Blessings my mindful friend. Bill Linda Alice Fowler August 13, 2023 at 7:37 AM It comes and goes Bill. I slip occasionally, so I must not be quite there yet. LOL Many thanks for your steadfastness in staying in touch! Thank you neighbor! :)

Joanna Daniel August 10, 2023 at 10:30 PM Deep probing, Linda:) Linda Alice Fowler August 11, 2023 at 5:47 AM Hey Jo y friend. Good to see you. Thanks for stopping by! :)

Mystic Rose Rose August 10, 2023 at 2:34 PM May you always feel like the best version of yourself dear poet. You make me smile, stay wholesome and healthy, :) Linda Alice Fowler August 10, 2023 at 3:21 PM LOL Vie. So much said, so much to say. Thank you for visiting and smiling! You make my day. :)