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"All God wants of man is a peaceful heart." - Meister Eckhart

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A Sam Scott poem:
21st October 2023
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The more I have The less I own Your company I need Alone To share The troubles of the day Hand them to you To take away My heart is full Of empty space The whispering is all I chase Although I long To hold your hand Your silence fills My soul so bland Ethereal You sit and wait So patient As I hesitate Examen With a grateful poise Extracting much Internal noise Let vapour be enough For me A peaceful soul's Eternity

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Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 5/1/2024 4:33:00 PM

returning to re-read this lovely poem...'let vapor be enough for me' gets to the core of the matter...being content with enough makes for a peaceful soul...enjoy your evening, Sara

Sam Scott
Date: 5/1/2024 9:40:00 PM

That is very wise, Sara and thank you so much, S :) x

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 10/27/2023 11:36:00 PM

Thank you for this poem. It describes my "winter" feel.

Sam Scott
Date: 11/16/2023 2:43:00 PM

You are welcome Hilda, Spring is not so far away :)

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 10/22/2023 2:00:00 PM

I loved 'my heart is full of empty space. the whispering is all I chase' Those wise words resonated with me as did Meister Eckhart's quote at the beginning. I agree with the last line...a peace soul's eternity. Well done...am faving this one, Sara

Sam Scott
Date: 10/22/2023 2:28:00 PM

Sara, you really do make me feel worthwhile.. May the gentle whisper be your comforter long after the storm has rushed past the gates of your heart. Blessings :))

Lin Lane

Date: 10/22/2023 6:23:00 AM

Sam, your poetry always has a soothing effect on me. Although melancholy, listening to your voice seems to slow down my concern for the one who yearns for someone to fill the empty space in his heart. Makes me want to say, “I’ll take away the emptiness with my whispers.” Soulful poetry.

Lin Lane
Date: 10/27/2023 6:38:00 AM

What a sweet response, Sam. Thank you for your sentiments.

Sam Scott
Date: 10/22/2023 2:52:00 PM

Dear Lin, whatever empty space I had in my soul you have filled with joy with your uplifting words. Than you dear heart :))

Ink Empress

Date: 10/22/2023 2:11:00 AM

This is so emotive and touching, the longing and emotions flowing throughout your words truly hits home for me, especially resonated with “ My heart is full Of empty space The whispering is all I chase” dont we all do that sometimes, we chase whispering, and although we long to hold them close silence can get overwhelming. This poem speaks volumes again. So evocative and poignant!

Sam Scott
Date: 10/22/2023 4:32:00 AM

As always, Ink, your words lift my spirits. You have a resonance with my poetic mood in this case. I often explore the discipline of examen - an ancient practice of daily reflection and gratitude and search for a place of stillness. Heartfelt thanks my encouraging friend :))