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Gentle Soul

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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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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 :)

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 :))