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Thematic Categories: allegory, creation, earth, god, life, spiritual, and symbolism.

On Being Soulful

On Being Soulful

Spiritual moments
on being soulful
find their certain
metaphysical aspects
when one seeks a
deeper meaning
and a sense
of true joy,
by connecting
with one’s soul
that lies at the
very core of all
human beings
and their
individual existence
on this
physical entity,
we all call
and know, as—
Our Mortal Earth,
Our Mother Earth. 

Thinking about
and truly
understanding the
special elements,
and the wholly
transcendental nature
of one’s self-ego,
whilst mastering
the spiritual art
of self-reflection,
whereby—
one finds
His or Her
true ethereal sense
and begins
to see
Mortal Life
entirely unfettered,
and without any
human falsities
and obvious
facades of deceit—
that speak directly
to the
essence of
balance and harmony,
and the
true cosmic
passion and purpose
of the
spirit of soulfulness.

It’s this
that brings
all of us
in the end
closer to
God’s Kingdom
and to
Almighty God Himself.

Amen.

Gary Bateman, Copyright © All Rights Reserved
December 22, 2018 (Verse)

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M. L. Kiser May 30, 2019 at 5:37 PM Beautifully expressed. Gary Bateman May 31, 2019 at 2:11 PM Hello MLK!! Appreciate your read and note here. (I've been away actively from posting any new poems this year as I am presently in the middle of a review of a 500-page manuscript, which is my new book (second book) of poetry. I will be in touch though and back with the Soup after my new book is published later this year!!) Cheers and Best, Gary

Carole Duet April 10, 2019 at 11:29 PM Hi Gary! I'm so glad I decided to check out your poetry today because this one is so beautiful and I don't know if it's for a contest but it's a winner for sure or would make a great POTD in my opinion. Such a wonderful philosophy filled with truth. FAVED. Gary Bateman April 11, 2019 at 2:26 AM Hello Carole, Many Thanks for your read of this particular Verse poem, and for your most gracious comments, and for the FAVE too!! No, this one was not done for any Poetry Soup contest nor did it achieve the POTD or POTW acclamation. Be that as it may, it will certainly appear in my second book of published poetry that will be released to the public later this year. (This why I've not been actively posting anything else since December2018.) Thanks Again!! Best Wishes Always, Gary

Therese Bacha March 7, 2019 at 10:54 PM Beautiful Gary, I so much enjoyed reading your deep philosophy and it touched my brain and heart at the same time. Like tonight I am ready to understand you're writing and feel the depth of each word you wrote in your beautiful poem. Best regards. Terry Gary Bateman March 8, 2019 at 4:45 PM Hello Terry!! Thanks for your read and your very gracious comments here. I am very pleased that you like my writing and can feel the true depth and meaning of my writing. (I will be dropping by Poetry Soup, as I can, since I'm writing in the middle of getting my second book of poetry published!!) No problem though, I shall always respond back to you, and I will do my best to drop by your website too as time permits!! Best Weekend Wishes to you, Gary

M. L. Kiser March 2, 2019 at 2:22 PM Lovely honest verse Gary; beautifully penned. Gary Bateman March 2, 2019 at 3:12 PM Hello MLK!! Many Thanks, as always, for your read and very kind comments here. (I'm presently not posting anything further for a while as I'm busily working on the manuscript for my second book. Much to do!!) Nevertheless, I shall not forget you and will let you know when I'm fully engaged again with Poetry Soup. Cheers and Best Wishes, Gary

Linda Milgate February 16, 2019 at 3:35 PM Seems like a strong and deep way to to get in touch and stay in touch which seems to be to be our deepest self and most important. Reading a good book The Hidden Face of God, Gerald Schroeder science and the eternal. Interesting. Seems like a few of us are or have been dealing with cancer. Hope David can get some good answers, it is a hard journey to take. Gary Bateman February 17, 2019 at 12:31 PM Hello Linda, Thanks for your note and thoughts here. People who have dealt with this situation, as you, David, and I have, no all too well about the challenges and the uncertainty. Yes, for sure, I also hope David can get some good answers. I know I've learned to appreciate each and every day. All The Best!! Gary

David Smith February 15, 2019 at 1:41 AM I choose soulful over sorrowful every time Gary especially as I am about to find out on Tuesday how treatable my cancer is. Your poem timely and written in right vein. My recent poem a right carry on sums up my feelings. don't think it is my time to go yet but I hold no fear or rancour. Regards DAVID Linda Milgate February 16, 2019 at 3:40 PM I hope you can find the kind of help you need and peace of mind needed to deal with it. Been dealing with a rare cancer for 3 years, 2 years longer than expected, good and bad aspects. Take care. Gary Bateman February 15, 2019 at 12:21 PM Hello David, I am very sorry to hear about your cancer condition. I, too, had my go-around with (prostate) cancer during 2010-11, which certainly had my undivided attention. All is better now, but one never knows for sure. Soulful is better than Sorrowful any day. I must take a read of your most recent poem. (I've been away from Poetry Soup since this last December since I'm working my the final manuscript of my upcoming second book.) Best Wishes, Gary

Alexis Y. December 31, 2018 at 9:52 AM WoW! Gary, What a deep and thought provoking write. I agree making a connection with your soul will allow you to connect with God. As always I enjoy amazing pen my friend:-) Alexis Gary Bateman December 31, 2018 at 7:46 PM Hello Alexis!! Many Thanks to your for your read here. And your comments are spot-on about with my intent concerning on the subject "Being Soulful." Ingrid and I sincerely wish you a wondrously Happy New Year!! Cheers and Best, Gary

Liam Mcdaid December 30, 2018 at 4:05 PM truly outstanding gary just popped on to wish you both a blessed beautiful new year ahead Gary Bateman December 31, 2018 at 9:37 AM Thanks Liam Mate!! Best New Year's Wishes to you from Ingrid and me!! I will be in touch with you again very soon. Already working on the manuscript for my second book, which means I won't be posting anymore poems for a while with Poetry Soup until my manuscript is finished and the new book is published. Best Holiday Wishes to the Family!! Gary

Heidi Sands December 22, 2018 at 4:46 PM Very nice Gary! I enjoyed your meaningful soulful poem! Merry Christmas :) Gary Bateman December 22, 2018 at 5:03 PM Hello Dear Heidi, Many thanks for your read and very nice comment here. I'm very pleased that you enjoyed this "soulful" poem of mine!! Best Wishes Always, and Merry Christmas!! Gary

Arturo Michael December 22, 2018 at 12:06 PM Well done... Gary Bateman December 22, 2018 at 12:10 PM Hello Arturo, I love the succinctness of your comment!! With that, I thank you very much, and wish you a most Merry Christmas!! Best, Gary

Faraz Ajmal December 22, 2018 at 12:00 PM Oh such a deep poem it was and I absolutely love reading it, especially the spiritual message it contains for everyone. Today is 22 December, so I wish you a merry Christmas and a really happy new year, good luck my friend and have a really nice day Gary Bateman December 22, 2018 at 12:13 PM Hello Faraz, Many Thanks for your gracious thoughts and comments here on this latest poem of mine. I did give this one, obviously, some significant and meaningful thought. I'm very pleased you enjoyed it. Merry Christmas Wishes!! Gary