Impulse

You feel it sometimes,
a slight twitch of the soul
(though you don't know
yet you are part eternity),
all you can see is the mud
and sweat of earth days--
but if you try, really try to
raise your soul, you might
feel it rise in your time-
bound body as it seeks
to sing and soar and see
the brightness of Heaven.


[written and posted 7/5/20]

Copyright © | Year Posted 2020



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Date: 12/22/2021 6:10:00 PM
I am really enjoying discovering your portfolio of finely crafted poems. Your work, L.J. has brightened my day. Congratulations on a well deserved win! Sincerest regards. Brian
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L. J. Carber
Date: 12/23/2021 7:39:00 AM
Ah, Brian, my ego--that little untamed beast-- is doing a happy dance! Thank you greatly, and may God bless you and yours in 2022...
Date: 8/5/2020 10:06:00 PM
"A twitch in the soul," "part eternity," "bound body as it seeks" - you had me from the first line and carried me up on wings of possibility, LJ. Beautifully expressed. I loved this. Congratulations on a well deserved win!
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L. J. Carber
Date: 8/7/2020 6:59:00 AM
Thanks Sam, I'm glad you like it
Date: 8/4/2020 10:07:00 PM
Excellent crafting of that moment our soul desires to rise above the mud. Loved reading this tonight, congratulations on your well-deserved win, LJ
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L. J. Carber
Date: 8/5/2020 9:40:00 AM
Thanks John, much appreciated!
Date: 8/4/2020 12:48:00 PM
That's a remarkable moment indeed! Your muse captures it brilliantly and in a soothing way. Congratulations on your win :)
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L. J. Carber
Date: 8/5/2020 9:41:00 AM
Thank you Aditi--you always show remarkable insight....
Date: 8/4/2020 6:42:00 AM
Powerful ! congrats on your well deserved win, LJ.
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L. J. Carber
Date: 8/4/2020 7:39:00 AM
Thank you, Line, much appreciated!
Date: 8/4/2020 5:35:00 AM
this one snuck through all my defenses and made we smile. Thanks for entering the contest L.J.
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L. J. Carber
Date: 8/4/2020 7:40:00 AM
Thank you, John, for the honor!
Date: 7/23/2020 4:45:00 PM
“to sing and soar and see the brightness of Heaven.“ gorgeous L.J. Congratulations on your wonderful HM. Blessings
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L. J. Carber
Date: 7/24/2020 8:36:00 AM
Thank you, dear Connie, y como siempre, vaya con Dios....
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