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It Was Always You

Now I know
that it was--

Your radiance I glimpsed 
in every earthbound smile

Your joy I sensed in every
ripple of laughter

Your embrace I've longed for
in the applause and praise

It was always You

and
Now I see
that all of it--

Your radiance,
Your joy,
Your embrace--

was there 
before I took my first step. 



5/16/2019
The Smile at the Foot of the Ladder Poetry Contest
Craig Cornish, Sponsor
10th place

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Panagiota Romios

Date: 8/4/2019 11:10:00 AM

A beautiful poetic piece Panagiota

P.S. Awtry
Date: 8/28/2019 12:08:00 AM

Thank you so much Panagiota :) ~ps

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 7/21/2019 6:42:00 PM

This would be a good companion piece to my poem Human Hands. Thanks for the soup mail and for adding context to this piece.

P.S. Awtry
Date: 7/21/2019 7:20:00 PM

I’ve just read your excellent poem and am honored by your comment :)

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 7/12/2019 9:26:00 AM

If Iam interpreting properly this is a dedication to your parents. I really like how this made me feel.

P.S. Awtry
Date: 7/21/2019 2:39:00 PM

So happy to hear that you liked the way the poem made you feel. That is the best compliment!

Craig Cornish

Date: 5/23/2019 2:34:00 PM

So often fewer words wrapped around heartfelt thoughts can best capture an idea, an essence.

P.S. Awtry
Date: 7/20/2019 9:26:00 AM

Craig, sorry I have only just seen the question you asked. Yes, I did read it. And the ending was puzzling. But, that good sort that made me think a lot about "why." Again, thank you for recommending it :)

Craig Cornish
Date: 5/23/2019 9:14:00 PM

Did you read it--one thing I didn't get was ending

P.S. Awtry
Date: 5/23/2019 2:48:00 PM

Craig, I was very honored to have placed in your contest. I thank you for introducing me to the book by Henry Miller. I thought it was beautiful. :)

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 5/21/2019 5:47:00 PM

The golden trophy just got dusted for you and taken down off the shelf.

P.S. Awtry
Date: 5/21/2019 6:01:00 PM

Caren you are too kind! Thank you dear poet :) ~ps

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/18/2019 12:45:00 PM

that is so precious. Love it!

P.S. Awtry
Date: 5/18/2019 8:36:00 PM

Thank you Andrea :) ps

Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/17/2019 2:12:00 PM

Winner! Winner! Winner! Winner! Winner! Winner! --No need for an envelope. It's transparent, Michelle. No doubt about it! Best wishes, Gershon

P.S. Awtry
Date: 5/17/2019 5:19:00 PM

Thank you dear Gershon :) ps

Panagiota Romios

Date: 5/17/2019 9:18:00 AM

Very well penned, very well! Panagiota

P.S. Awtry
Date: 5/17/2019 5:18:00 PM

Thank you Panagiota :)

Susan Ashley

Date: 5/17/2019 8:44:00 AM

P.S., your exquisite poem is layered and deeply insightful of the soulful light and joy that is glimpsed and sensed in others and of the ethereal embrace one longs for. A beautifully profound piece, especially your last five lines, when spiritual realization enlightens one to the timeless and ever-present existence of eternal Love. A moving piece and a fav! Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

P.S. Awtry
Date: 5/18/2019 2:42:00 AM

This comment is poetry! Thank you dear Susan :)