Know the Soul

A soul is divine it is said,
by spiritualists, well read,
but what soul is, most have not seen,
who are by scriptures blindly led.

Detached hermits, whose needs are lean,
in staid stillness have felt soul’s sheen,
which we too can know, if we choose,
erst fears and desires, from heart wean.

With agape love as our heart’s muse,
following truth without excuse,
we then see soul, as light of God,
whence mind games no longer amuse.

Made in God’s image, soul’s a pod,
blooming when we give love our nod,
shining within, as living light;
revelation that leaves us awed.

Bliss drenched soul pulsates with delight,
humming gently by day and night,
as God’s essence, alive, aglow,
known when awakens inner sight.

Thus truth of soul, if we would know,
we must make first, our thought flow slow,
whereupon we see soul’s divine;
whence God guides us and we follow.
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George Avatar
July 1, 2023 at 7:41 AM
Soul is living light, it is God's spark within. We cannot see it, but can feel it. When love fills hearts, soul gets drenched in bliss. Your ruminations on the soul are always enlightening. Congratulations Seeker friend on your POTD
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July 1, 2023 at 10:32 AM
In fact, Valsa, we can see the light of Self. It happens suddenly (by grace) when silence becomes our default orientation, whereupon identity drops away. Bliss relates to mind-body, which transitions to peace in the ‘realm’ of light of Self
Kaufman Avatar
July 1, 2023 at 6:22 AM
Congratulations on the POTD. It's very well said and leaves so much for pondering. Enjoyed
Seeker Avatar
July 1, 2023 at 10:29 AM
Pondering requires thinking ;) choose silence instead. So happy you dropped by, Nancy
M  Avatar
July 1, 2023 at 12:53 AM
Congratulations US on POTD! Debx
Seeker Avatar
July 1, 2023 at 4:31 AM
Thank you, Deb
Gentile Avatar
June 30, 2023 at 4:24 AM
Late yet sincere, my congratulations for your POTD honors oh Seeker....
Seeker Avatar
June 30, 2023 at 5:50 AM
Thank you, Mike :)
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June 29, 2023 at 3:06 AM
Congrats on POTD. God bless you always, Love, Gina
Seeker Avatar
June 29, 2023 at 4:11 AM
Thank you, dear Gina
Tor Avatar
June 28, 2023 at 8:24 PM
Wonderfully written Seeker love the Theme. Big Congratulations...
Seeker Avatar
June 28, 2023 at 9:58 PM
Thank you, Michael :)
Elless Avatar
June 27, 2023 at 6:47 PM
Seeker, well said, a poem with heart felt meaning I like it. Congrats on Your POTD. Krep Rolling.
Seeker Avatar
June 27, 2023 at 6:49 PM
Thank you, RJ ~ :)
Nicole Avatar
June 27, 2023 at 6:24 PM
"We can know, if we choose." There's so much truth in that statement. It's easy to see a soul that is seeking the light, or those that are already following the light. This is beautiful in every way, so inspiring and uplifting. Congratulations Unseeking Seeker, on Poem of the Day. Many wonderful blessings to you. :) Hugs, Brandy
Seeker Avatar
June 27, 2023 at 6:47 PM
Thank you, Brandy ~ so delighted these words resonate in your glowing heart :)
Lindley Avatar
June 27, 2023 at 4:31 PM
Congrats my friend on this gem being awarded as POTD! A most deserving choice. God bless..
Seeker Avatar
June 27, 2023 at 6:46 PM
Thank you, dear Robert :)
Lawrence Avatar
June 27, 2023 at 12:06 PM
Big congratulations on POTD dear Unseeking Seeker . Your words delve deep ~ harmony and bliss revealed. I love~ Made in God’s image, souls a prod, blooming when we give love our nod ! Your inner light shines bright in this poignant poem . Blessings, Susan :)
Seeker Avatar
June 27, 2023 at 6:45 PM
Thank you, dear Susan :)
Anaya Avatar
June 27, 2023 at 9:04 AM
Congratulations on POTD Unseeking Seeker, dear awakened one! Good to see your kind and generous thoughts today. For I have the desire to do what is right, but not the ability to carry it out— part of Romans 7:18 Maturity is being able to disagree with another while still remaining respectful, this is what I struggle with, [words] I’ve tried many approaches. Would Jesus not want us to be a voice for the marginalized groups under attack?
Anaya Avatar
June 27, 2023 at 1:21 PM
Thank you, US for your wise advice. I feel that I'm not that mature as of yet.
Seeker Avatar
June 27, 2023 at 10:14 AM
We are not the doer. As at this time, it suffices we grow in love, gentling thought, word and action, in gentle mindfulness. If God wishes to use us as a conduit for His energy to assist anyone, He will enable us, guide us suitably.
Ray Choudhury Avatar
June 27, 2023 at 8:49 AM
Warmest Congratulations, Dear Unseeking Seeker. Your poem is not only thoughtful, but enlightening. All our life we seek the meaning of our soul, but do we really know it? Your poem shows the path - think, seek, probably we will know.
Seeker Avatar
June 27, 2023 at 9:53 AM
Thank you, Mala. All is within
Goldsmith Avatar
June 27, 2023 at 8:42 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. "Know the soul" is a wonderful write. I Love It. Have a blessed day writing away................
Seeker Avatar
June 27, 2023 at 9:52 AM
Thank you, dear Paula
Sands Avatar
June 27, 2023 at 8:32 AM
Congratulations for POTD . Enjoy :)
Seeker Avatar
June 27, 2023 at 8:38 AM
Thank you, Heidi
Baker Avatar
June 27, 2023 at 7:12 AM
Back to say congratulation on your poem being selected as the POTD, Unseeking Seeker. Excellent poetry, my friend. A poet friend in Texas, Bill
Seeker Avatar
June 27, 2023 at 7:35 AM
Thank you for your kindness and encouragement, Bill :)
Cunningham Avatar
June 27, 2023 at 7:03 AM
Very thought provoking verse US, and well deserving of the POTD honour, congratulations to you. Tom
Seeker Avatar
June 27, 2023 at 7:34 AM
Thank you, dear Tom :)
Fowler Avatar
June 27, 2023 at 6:40 AM
What an honor - congratulations on POTD! :)
Seeker Avatar
June 27, 2023 at 6:49 AM
Thank you Linda :)
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June 27, 2023 at 6:10 AM
Congratulations on POTD
Seeker Avatar
June 27, 2023 at 6:48 AM
Thank you, Kim
Lawless Avatar
June 27, 2023 at 5:47 AM
Someone once told me "if you meet the Buddha the road.....Kill him". For any who claim to be "the Buddha" know not "its" essense, for it is not something that one "becomes" but one is.
Seeker Avatar
June 27, 2023 at 6:48 AM
Yes, I’ve heard that quote too ~ means killing the concepts we cling to, based on cultural impositions and conditioning
Ricci Avatar
June 27, 2023 at 5:22 AM
Hello Unseeking. This entry is most beautiful and very much poetry. It is deserving on POTD to which congratulations. I am a believer in souls and protecting them. Thank you for sharing your poetic talent. Have a wonderful day. Blessings (smile)
Seeker Avatar
June 27, 2023 at 6:44 AM
I’m so delighted you enjoyed this poem, Lisa
Pandit Avatar
June 27, 2023 at 4:59 AM
BIG congrats on POTD, US. Words that enlighten--educate. Enjoy your special day today.
Seeker Avatar
June 27, 2023 at 6:43 AM
So happy these words resonate, Vijay, thank you
Kitchin Avatar
June 27, 2023 at 3:56 AM
A great faith poem, Unseeking Seeker, congratulations on POTD!
Seeker Avatar
June 27, 2023 at 6:43 AM
Thank you, Tania
Lane Avatar
June 27, 2023 at 3:37 AM
Blindly led by our faith in God. Congratulations on your potd, Seeker.
Seeker Avatar
June 27, 2023 at 3:51 AM
Not blind faith Lin - discarding all imagined knowing, we can actually feel bliss magnetism and see the divine light within, if thoughts slow down and we be still.
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June 27, 2023 at 2:29 AM
It takes an enlightened person to see into a soul Seeker, alas I am not one of them, my search continues, congratulations on a bright POTD, cheers David
Kavanagh  Avatar
June 27, 2023 at 3:48 AM
Now that I do understand Seeker, misalignment is central to all my woes!
Seeker Avatar
June 27, 2023 at 3:37 AM
I’m far from enlightened, David :) however, I can say this: it does not matter whether or not we have seen Soul/ Self bcoz the light that is, always is, which we are, whether or not we have cognised in conscious mind. It does help to centre us however, since we know who in truth we are.
Buhagiar Avatar
June 27, 2023 at 1:44 AM
Congratulations on your POYD. Always an intelligent poem.
Seeker Avatar
June 27, 2023 at 3:32 AM
Happy you enjoyed, Victor ~ thank you
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