Oh, Soul

Oh! soul, strum with every pulse, strings of wisdom Be in the known, yet, be conscientious of unknown What you claim to possess, don’t let it possess you Don’t speak words of sapience, unless you are true Borrow not thoughts of others, enlighten your own Never be the shadow that hinders seedlings’ growth Fear not when truth speaks, for a lie stings evermore Dispense not haughtiness, when arrogance you abhor Pretend not to be a giver, if motivation is to receive Giving isn’t nobility if you deem receiver unworthy Never teach others that which you don’t comprehend Learn the ways of sage, inspire hate to seek amends Judge, only if, you let others adjudicate your deeds Be cognizant of desires spuriously posing as needs Engage with humility when your ego dares to speak Boast not in futility~ time will not bend to your will Neither can you command a nightingale not to sing Strive to embrace divinity, be a messenger of peace Oh! soul, wander not~ search deep within to find it January 4, 2022 In conversation with our soul poetry contest Sponsor: Unseeking Seeker