I Am Until I Am Not

My soul is more than I believe it is
and greater than I can imagine
It is until it is not

My soul is beyond my understanding
it is beyond my comprehension

My soul lays quiet in its being
as it touches the woven threads of life
as it creates its likeness

My soul is light, My soul is darkness
and the distance between can never be measured
It knows the secrets of eternity
as it is tethered to the ethereal heartbeat
that beats in all things

My soul is beyond my human mind
it never thinks
rather it absorbs
and in this absorption becomes a universe unto itself

My soul is like the soft breath of a butterfly
it is the eternal wellspring
which hides beneath the desert 
when found can nourish my thirst

My soul spans the whole of time
yet is smaller than a grain of sand

My soul is yesterday, it is tomorrow
My soul is not mine to keep
rather take care of and borrow

11/17/21
Soul Poetry Contest
sponsor Robert James Liquori
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Liguori Avatar
November 21, 2021 at 9:39 AM
"and in this absorption becomes a universe unto itself" Very deep and welcoming verses and words. Congrats on your placement. Robert
Parker Avatar
November 21, 2021 at 1:17 PM
Thank you for your kindness
Canerdy Avatar
November 20, 2021 at 7:27 AM
Vividly descriptive, Frederic. CONGRATS! Janice
Alex Avatar
November 20, 2021 at 6:23 AM
"My soul is yesterday, it is tomorrow" - Great Philosophy. Congratulations!
Sands Avatar
November 18, 2021 at 5:23 PM
Wow, a wide range of coverage in this well written poem ! May your soul enjoy freedom. Have a nice night, my friend :)
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