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My Libran Soul

The scales torture me as every day I try to regain my balance why was I born to this sign? it drives my mind to distraction it tears my heart in two My soul fights for imbalance as every day it seeks to tip the scales in favour of all that is good all that is just all that is beautiful Every act of kindness that I witness lights a candle in my soul Every voice raised in anger sees one go out I cannot live in darkness it eats away at me it destroys me So I live my life lighting candles I will not rest until there is no anger no injustice no ugliness in this world I have finally come to understand that the weight of evil is very heavy indeed that the balance cannot be tipped until the darkness is banished, forever Every day my soul shines a little brighter Every day my heart is a little less broken Every day my mind finds a little more peace

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Keith Bickerstaffe

Date: 12/9/2015 9:49:00 AM

A very clever piece my friend... balance is so critical in our lives. Either too much or too little of anything leads to dislocation. Especially your candle lighting banishing evil is well taken! Well done Nigel!! Best wishes, Keith

Sue Mason

Date: 7/31/2009 9:17:00 AM

Well now I know I've seen your comments recently but can't believe its been January since you've posted a write here at the Soup!! Could they have the dates wrong? This is beautifully done, Nigel and as my 46 yr. old Libra son would say, "Hang in there!" ... smile ...

Lena Pate

Date: 5/19/2009 4:23:00 AM

Uplifting and positive. I wish more felt that everyday they must light a candle. Too much negativity and cruelty in this world. We need more Libra's my friend.

Sue Mason

Date: 3/18/2009 9:45:00 AM

Awesome write here, Nigel and a perfect description of your Sun Sign ... I have a son who is a Libra and get that light deficiency in the winter and has a hard time with depression until spring ... smile ...

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 1/19/2009 3:12:00 PM

Don't be afraid of the darkness, you are the light in the darkness. Your wee bit of chi given by higher power at conception is all the light you need in the dark. Don't be afraid of the light, yet it is far more frighten for there you are the dark. When you are ready to lose yourself/ego you will be one with the Light. Soul does not contain ego. Light & Love Debbie Guzzi Thought provoking write.

Derrick Burton

Date: 1/3/2009 4:14:00 AM

loved this poem and the message, I always really rea and re-read ppetry that always shows us the war we are battleing within ourselfs, this poetry reminds me alot of my self and I enjoyed taking it in. Thank for your positive comments.

Kristin Reynolds

Date: 1/3/2009 3:10:00 AM

YAY! What an uplifting, and beautiful write (and what a shining spirit you have!) excellent, and I can relate to that ever weighing need for balance - I am an Aquarius, but fairness is a must for me. love this! Kristin

Robin L. Gass

Date: 1/2/2009 8:27:00 PM

This is beautiful, Nigel. I agree with Sharon, the concept is great. I love the power of your heartfelt words. "So I live my life lighting candles" is outstanding. A beautiful write from a beautiful soul. Love, Robin

James Faulkner

Date: 1/2/2009 7:30:00 PM

wonderful piece. simply great writing

Sharon Winter

Date: 1/2/2009 7:12:00 PM

Nigel, I love the concept you used writing this poem with the scales of balance of your sign. It is perfectly written. Living lighting candles is a precious symbol and your uplifting ending gives us all hope indeed. I understand this write and it touches me deeply. You are a beautiful soul. Love, shar

Carrie Richards

Date: 1/2/2009 5:40:00 PM

Such a poem from deep within the soul. Wonderfully written, Nigel. With hopeful horizons...a wonderful way to begin a new year. ~ Love, Carrie

P Sheart

Date: 1/2/2009 4:47:00 PM

Hi Nigel We have another deeper thinker here.A powerful message, I love it! The darkness needs the light to see, and the light needs the darkness to shine. Co-dependant within the balance of needing each other. A perfect example of what it means to accept/affirm the good/bad within us all. What a blessing you are here Nigel. Love Light Truth Patricia

Raul Moreno

Date: 1/2/2009 2:11:00 PM

Great words you have penned here Nigel. The concept is incredible. I hope you have a blessed new year...Raul