Nette Onclaud Poet Light Verse

Life's Purpose

From this heart, a vision of compassion 
glistens through my open window;
as scenes across a half-lit room
play like endless vignettes when eve softens:
Withim my gaze, I trace each act unfold
 frame by frame,


the interludes of kindness between strangers
and beggars...lovers and children, allowing
each other this  warm exchange blessed 
by grace--a nod, a tender hand folded
in prayer for safe journeys, a quip of goodwill--

For this is  life's purpose, an earnest zeal
to accord little gestures kindling peace
in a world which desires tranquility, not
rancor. Then to come from 'I' to "We' makes
this soul understand how through everyone's eyes,
 I see mine.



Your Best Unacclaimed Poem Contest
Sponsor: John Hamilton
Originally Written 6/22/2019
Reposted 10/01/2020

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Line Gauthier June 15, 2019 at 6:15 PM Well penned, nette. Congrats on your win.

Jennifer Proxenos June 14, 2019 at 12:51 AM Calling back with congrats Nette, well done on your win in this contest - hugs, Jennifer.

Gordon Mcconnell June 1, 2019 at 5:01 PM A fine piece penned so well Nette, full of great imagery and expression of thought. Blessings,Gordon

M. L. Kiser May 30, 2019 at 4:04 PM It's always nice to see when everyone's happy and getting along. A lovely piece.

Besma Riabi Dziri May 30, 2019 at 5:28 AM Wow for the depth of your words! Wow for the warmth of your feel! Wow for the sweetness of your sentiments! Wow for the lovely scent of a pure kind heart aspiring beauty in every living soul! Wow for the nobility of a wide mind, generosity and humility.. the "I" melting into the "we" so that a better Life be! An astounding rendition! A beauty! Definitely a WIN and a FAV, dear Nette ! Your "Life's Purpose" is a masterpiece! Warmest wishes, love and hugs.

Susan Ashley May 28, 2019 at 9:35 PM Nette, what a beautifully poetic and uplifting piece. The power of your artistry brings radiant elegance to your poem of 'Life's Purpose'. Superb! Best wishes for a win and warmest wishes for you.. ~Susan

Jennifer Proxenos May 28, 2019 at 1:54 PM Hi Nette, unfortunately the 'I' is the more common phrase used than the 'we' - but the 'we' is what our souls long and yearn for! A beautiful poem Nette. Hugs, Jen.

Vijay Pandit May 28, 2019 at 7:20 AM A poem of grace and purpose..your words illustrate the meaning of life eloquently..well written as always, Nette.

Caren Krutsinger May 27, 2019 at 9:26 PM Nette, your poem has surpassed whatever the contest hoped to find. " allowing each other this warm exchange blessed by grace--a smile, a tender hand folded in prayer for safe journey, a quip of goodwill--"This by itself is the meaning of life!