I AM

Written 20 February 2024 I AM Poetry Contest Sponsored by Unseeking Seeker I Am I am a toy tied to a string Pulled by an invisible hand That sings to the tune of His will, Bewares of foes and hurtful friends; I am a toy tied to a string Overseen by far distant eyes That swings in line with His commands And draws light from the distant sky; I am a gentle speaking toy That does utter the sound of “OM” Every morn and at every dusk, Whether in the shade or at home; I am a nimble walking toy That toils the hard arable field And moves amidst grasses and thorns Whether on the plains or the hill; I `m a toy with a shining heart Though severely shattered by storms Extends a helping hand to toys In awful need and held in scorn; I am a little thinking toy That scribbles some sparkling verses Silently whispered in the ears By mysterious divine forces; I am a meditative toy, An imprisoned storm stricken soul Staring at the far distant sky Yearning to reach the Supreme Whole.