Caren Krutsinger Poet Rhyme

I Could Be An Animist

An animist believes there are living souls in trees.
I agree without any kind of extra persuasion.
I already believe the stars and faeries have souls, right?
And the moon and the sun, and lakes and meadows light.

What of sandstone, malachite, turquoise, opal, you know their souls linger.
Totally God-made, diamonds definitely have souls on the right person’s finger.
Topaz? Emeralds? Sapphires? Hematite? Granite? Shale? Yes, of course.
Let’s not forget the animals, the pig, the cow, the lamb, and the horse.

What of places – Stonehenge, in particular? Jerusalem for sure.
What of thoughts – the good ones that make you feel kind and pure?
What of families, and school communities that show you love?
Souls are all over the place, sprinkled here from the beauties who live above.

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Andrew Fairchild March 17, 2019 at 1:07 AM This makes me smile! It's so beautiful! I think I am an animist, too! Caren Krutsinger March 17, 2019 at 3:02 AM I do believe you are, Andrew. Smile.

Nisha Dhaka March 16, 2019 at 11:17 AM Very true! esp., "diamonds definitely have souls on the right person’s finger." Beautiful:) Caren Krutsinger March 16, 2019 at 12:29 PM Thank you Aditi. I appreciate your visit, always.