Our Souls

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I gazed into the early morning, blue sky. Some of the sky was yellow. Some of it was the softest blue. One small cloud scuttled along. Everything below was shades of gray, Filled with discontent, chaos, fear, and pain. But the sky remained at peace, Filled with sweet blue gentleness. Why can’t our souls be like the blue sky?

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Bill Baker

Date: 9/20/2023 6:48:00 AM

Lovely thoughts on the soul, Sara. I think our souls, our authentic selves, are always at peace. I think the soul is like a masseuse, within use, calming and guiding the physical, mental, and emotional energies in us. It allows us to overcome the distractions of our ego and become aware of our potential to Love others. It is our allowing Love to flow through us that brings peace and joy to us. Your poem was thought-provoking and well-written. Hugs, Bill

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 9/21/2023 8:05:00 AM

I agree with you, Bill. I believe our souls are at peace always. I like how you refer to the soul as a masseuse...that was brilliant. You're brilliant as well, hugs, me.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 9/19/2023 3:58:00 AM

We all need inner peace, especially that to be found in the blue sky. A hint of spirituality. Beautiful poem.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 9/19/2023 3:59:00 AM

thank you, Victor, for reading my poem. You're right...I hinted at spirituality. Thanks for the observation. Enjoy your Tuesday, Sara

Silent One

Date: 9/18/2023 12:32:00 PM

If only Sara, yes some prefer to have dark and try to eliminate the light from others.. a wonderful spiritual poem.. you said so much in only a few words.. lets wish for a world filled with sweet blue gentleness...

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 9/19/2023 4:01:00 AM

You're right, Silent One. Some (for whatever reason) do prefer darkness and want to suck the light out of others. Those folks do baffle me at times. I just keep on living and being in the light. Perhaps if enough of us do so, we'll light up the darkness that seems so pervasive right now. Have a joy-filled day! Thanks for stopping by, Sara

Tom Woody

Date: 9/18/2023 7:50:00 AM

They can. Truth is no one can take away our inner peace, especially if the foundation is a solid relationship with the Creator. Chaos may abound, but inside there is calm, serenity. Nice poetic plea Sara

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 9/18/2023 8:07:00 AM

after writing this poem and submitting it, I have to agree. I think our souls remain beautiful. We humans just lose touch with our souls and our God-given spirit. Thanks for stopping by. Have a great day. Sara

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/18/2023 6:23:00 AM

- The soul is often complicated, Sara ... but, airy and light as a blue cloud would be nice :) - A sensitive poem :) - hugs

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 9/18/2023 8:09:00 AM

thanks for stopping by, Anee-Lise. After submitting this poem, I came to the conclusion that souls remain beautiful, but our earthly selves are the ones that are complicated. We humans tarnish our own souls I suppose. Anyway, I'm rambling. I appreciate your kind words. Enjo your day, Sara