Self- Discovery

Wobbly, these feet… sagging on miles
of dangled reeds: a hike takes me
to an attic of moonlight, bestowing bows
of serenity prayers for wayfarers
unyielding to a precise compass
of direction, reckless as it were, 
losing the self to gypsy stones
and nomadic thistles bearing my trails...
for a moment, I release this soul buried
in the belly to a chorale of air's hymns
taking flight unto a  trail of obedience 
moved by pure lightness: no longer a weight
or content divided, but  equaled by 
forms of singularly whole reminisces...
 


            
          )*      
                            *.))


Poetry Unhinged for john lawless
8/29/2016

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016



Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Date: 8/31/2016 7:50:00 PM
Nette, it was easy to get lost in this meditative metaphor. After several readings it still draws me in to question my purpose for being. Thanks for participating in the contest.
Login to Reply
Date: 8/31/2016 1:38:00 PM
Just beautiful this introspective view of yourself, stunning in the visuals portrayed, congrats on your fine placement in a difficult contest.
Login to Reply
Date: 8/31/2016 1:12:00 PM
Nette, beautiful lady! congrats on your placement :)-luloo
Login to Reply
Date: 8/31/2016 9:19:00 AM
Beautiful, Nette. I loved your journey into self. Congratulations on your fine placement! Hugs, Sandra
Login to Reply
Date: 8/31/2016 8:30:00 AM
Congrats on your win Nette
Login to Reply
Date: 8/28/2016 5:15:00 PM
Hi Nette , i think the search is a never ending thing for every poet bringing us to miles of odes and wisdom to pass to others. Great write my friend.Blessings Carl
Login to Reply
Date: 8/28/2016 3:58:00 PM
A beautiful journey and a fine write Nette...
Login to Reply
Date: 8/28/2016 3:21:00 PM
I see a bit of myself in you-- the journey of self-reflection and maybe, immersion into a space that dwells inside. Very few can capture this moment in living poetry!
Login to Reply
Date: 8/28/2016 3:12:00 PM
You took me to this place of "looking within" with your impeccable poem. Masterfully crafted and a pleasure to read.
Login to Reply
Date: 8/28/2016 2:58:00 PM
....... I hope you will find your "lucky stars", Nette :) - Beautiful poem - Good luck in the contest ! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Login to Reply
Get a Premium Membership
Get more exposure for your poetry and more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Reflection on the Important Things

Member Area

My Admin
Profile and Settings
Edit My Poems
Edit My Quotes
Edit My Short Stories
Edit My Articles
My Comments Inboxes
My Comments Outboxes
Soup Mail
Poetry Contests
Contest Results/Status
Followers
Poems of Poets I Follow
Friend Builder

Soup Social

Poetry Forum
New/Upcoming Features
The Wall
Soup Facebook Page
Who is Online
Link to Us

Member Poems

Poems - Top 100 New
Poems - Top 100 All-Time
Poems - Best
Poems - by Topic
Poems - New (All)
Poems - New (PM)
Poems - New by Poet
Poems - Read
Poems - Unread

Member Poets

Poets - Best New
Poets - New
Poets - Top 100 Most Poems
Poets - Top 100 Most Poems Recent
Poets - Top 100 Community
Poets - Top 100 Contest

Famous Poems

Famous Poems - African American
Famous Poems - Best
Famous Poems - Classical
Famous Poems - English
Famous Poems - Haiku
Famous Poems - Love
Famous Poems - Short
Famous Poems - Top 100

Famous Poets

Famous Poets - Living
Famous Poets - Most Popular
Famous Poets - Top 100
Famous Poets - Best
Famous Poets - Women
Famous Poets - African American
Famous Poets - Beat
Famous Poets - Cinquain
Famous Poets - Classical
Famous Poets - English
Famous Poets - Haiku
Famous Poets - Hindi
Famous Poets - Jewish
Famous Poets - Love
Famous Poets - Metaphysical
Famous Poets - Modern
Famous Poets - Punjabi
Famous Poets - Romantic
Famous Poets - Spanish
Famous Poets - Suicidal
Famous Poets - Urdu
Famous Poets - War

Poetry Resources

Anagrams
Bible
Book Store
Character Counter
Cliché Finder
Poetry Clichés
Common Words
Copyright Information
Grammar
Grammar Checker
Homonym
Homophones
How to Write a Poem
Lyrics
Love Poem Generator
New Poetic Forms
Plagiarism Checker
Poetry Art
Publishing
Random Word Generator
Spell Checker
Store
What is Good Poetry?
Word Counter
Hide Ad