Lin Lane Poet Narrative

My Soul, My Heart, and Me

I heard the soft whispers within my mind
speaking like gentle waves washing ashore
My soul was asking what it longed to know,
a question that no earthly ear could hear,

"Why am I always aligned with your heart?
I hear voices that are saying, 'heart and soul.'
And why is your heart always mentioned first?
Am I not as worthy as the one that is beating?
Does what I feel have no meaning to you?"

There was a lesson waiting to be told,
one learned long ago when my soul was born,
but somehow lost in the depths of me,
as seashells drift to lie buried in oceans and seas.
A frown was etched upon my brow,
for jealousy is not a trait I wish to harbor.

I felt my heart stirring with a quickened pace
and knew its voice was longing to be heard.
I listened as my heart and soul came face to face.
In whispers that no earthly ear could hear
and with patience, these words to my soul it said,

"We are one and the same in every way
that tides flow and ebb in oceans and seas,
equal in everything we feel and do.
So, when the tide rises, and we hear its call
we'll ascend together from the depths 
and in synchrony we'll whisper to our person
in a voice that no earthly ear could hear."

I smiled, knowing how well that conversation went.
Now, each time I see waves rushing to shore,
or the moon wax and wane giving way to the dawn,
I have inner peace and I'm completely content.
Waking each morning to welcome another day,
we sing in harmony that no earthly ear could hear, 
my soul, my heart, and me.


January 5th, 2022
In conversation with our soul contest
Hosted by Unseeking Seeker

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Beata Agustin January 11, 2022 at 10:49 PM Congrats! Thanks for sharing this. God bless you. Lin Lane January 15, 2022 at 8:48 AM Thank you, Beata.

Ann Peck January 9, 2022 at 8:35 AM Dear Line, Your poem is so beautiful and comforting. "we are one and the same in every way that tides ebb and flow in oceans and seas"I love those lines especially. Congratulations on your win! Lin Lane January 11, 2022 at 9:26 AM That's never a problem, Ann. Thanks for the kind comments and the correction. ;) Ann Peck January 9, 2022 at 8:39 AM I'm sorry, Lin. I added Line's e unthinkingly as I pictured you. I'm not confused~I'm a poet :)

Bill Baker January 7, 2022 at 3:58 PM Sounds to me like the soul and the heart are trying to teach me. Maybe we are all one in the sense we are all a part of one creation. Humanity. Thanks for sharing a comforting thought: our heart and soul function as one when they rise up to speak to each of us, to be heard, though not with ears that can hear. Enjoyable read Lin, good entry, a winner. And yes, we never know what the contest presenter is actually looking for. Smiles and hugs, Bill PS I know I ended a sentence with wrong. Lin Lane January 8, 2022 at 12:24 PM It is my belief that they are one within us, Bill. It was on the winning list, but... I'm smiling at you editing your use of the preposition, 'for.' There are times when rules are made to be broken. And yes, we never know what the contest presenter is actually looking for to score high in a contest. lol Not a big deal.

Connie Marcum Wong January 7, 2022 at 10:13 AM A very beautiful poem merging soul, heart and self. Congratulations Lin on your worthy win! New year blessings xxoo Lin Lane January 7, 2022 at 11:46 AM Hi Connie, and thanks ever so much.

Christuraj Alex January 7, 2022 at 8:04 AM Great work. Congratulations! Lin Lane January 7, 2022 at 11:45 AM Thanks so much, Chris.

Mike Gentile January 7, 2022 at 5:13 AM And in thinking that the should lives forever, it is a conversation that will never die! A beautiful poem Lin! Happy New Year!! Lin Lane January 7, 2022 at 11:45 AM Thank you so much for liking this one, Mike.

Unseeking Seeker January 7, 2022 at 1:16 AM Deep, as in deeeeep! Thanks for sharing this jewel with us, Lin, congrats on your win! Lin Lane January 15, 2022 at 8:50 AM Thanks very much, Seeker.

Lindsay Laurie January 6, 2022 at 7:37 PM Hello Lin ... like most things in life, when we are in sync we tread a smooth path. We must be contented if our heart and soul takes us on that path - thanks again Lin - Lindsay Lin Lane January 7, 2022 at 11:45 AM Hi, Lindsay, I agree and thank you very much.

Paula Goldsmith January 6, 2022 at 12:13 PM Your "My Soul, My Heart, and Me" is a wonderful/creative write. Yes, "my soul, my heart, and me" are one. Love This Write. Have a blessed day and New Year............... Lin Lane January 7, 2022 at 11:44 AM Thanks so much, Paula.

Mark Koplin January 5, 2022 at 11:03 AM Wow Lin, amazing ink! Lin Lane January 5, 2022 at 11:06 AM Thank you very much, Mark. That makes 2 prizes for this one. ;)

Tom Cunningham January 5, 2022 at 10:28 AM When the heart and soul are in perfect harmony it makes us contented and makes us appreciate everything life has to offer. Well composed and thought provoking Lin Good luck in the contest. Tom Lin Lane January 5, 2022 at 11:01 AM Hi Tom. I'll take your comments as prize enough. Never can tell what contest sponsors want lately and remarks are tapering off. We all take too much for granted in life.