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I AM

Written 20 February 2024
I AM Poetry Contest
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                                                    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.

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Ink Empress

Date: 2/22/2024 7:07:00 AM

Deep and profound write on the prompt. So much has been conveyed here in such a creative way. I especially loved the lines “ I am a little thinking toy That scribbles some sparkling verses“ whoa! That is surely deep! And the ending is powerful! Pleasure reading this! Best wishes for the contest

Krishnanand Guptar
Date: 2/22/2024 7:24:00 AM

Thanks a lot dear friend for visiting my page and your very positive comments which raise my spirit high. Wish you a very nice day and pleasant reading.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/21/2024 9:05:00 PM

Wow. Quite descriptive, creative and profound

Krishnanand Guptar
Date: 2/21/2024 10:28:00 PM

Thanks a lot, dear poetess. Your comments touch the very depth of my heart and give me more impulse to pursue my passion for poetry. May the Lord grace you with good health.

Silent One

Date: 2/21/2024 11:25:00 AM

This is brilliant.. You did it so well..

Krishnanand Guptar
Date: 2/21/2024 10:35:00 PM

Thanks a lot dear friend for visiting my page and appreciating the write. May the Lord keep you well. Day will surely succeed the night. Wish you a nice coming day.