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May-6-2026

So Spake Simple Simpson

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So Spake Simple Simon

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 “We look at spirit not at form
Our touch is gentle, kind and warm
We but reflect God’s love and light
‘Tis the path to which we conform”

Our corporal body is only an outer husk,
Which we leave behind in life’s dusk.
But a fragment of the divine in every chest
Dwells, that no force on earth can bust.

It can kindle each being like a lamp,
Even when we wander aimless like a tramp,
Throwing light in the dark, showing us our way,
Guiding and forbidding us from going astray.

This spark from the divine may lie covered in ash.
But it can be fanned into flame and can flash.
In life’s ups and downs, in moments dark and bright,
We feel the throb of life inside, a flash of light.

God’s love and light alone can make us whole,
And even after our death, we live in our soul.
Reflect God’s love, it will our lives transform 
To His divine mercy, let our lives conform- 

......So spake simple Simon
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Dietrich Avatar
June 24, 2026 at 5:32 PM
I remember this one. So glad it got a win. Congrats, dear
Buhagiar Avatar
June 16, 2026 at 8:53 AM
Dear Valsa, hope you're enjoying your birthday. Your poem is phillosophical. Best for a win.
Dietrich Avatar
June 13, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Oh. You did a great thing there. You put the title ascend if your poem. Wish I had thought of that. Great take on this contest theme, Valsa
Etgen-Baker Avatar
June 10, 2026 at 2:48 PM
inspirational words, gracious and elegant in their unflowing. Your words always convey profundity and wisdom in such a gentle way. Appreciate you and your poetic voice, hugs, Sara
Kauffman Avatar
June 8, 2026 at 12:42 PM
Dearest Valsa, you are indeed a light - a reflection of "God's love" filled with mercy and graciousness. I love this poem as it is a reflection of you. Wisdom clothed in simplicity! Best wishes for the contes. Blessings to you, dear friend!
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June 8, 2026 at 8:32 AM
Valsa, this is a fantastic poem that provides a profound analysis of how the divine endures despite the death and decay of human bodies. It conveys a profound concept without being confusing or abstract. The poem's reading and impact are enhanced by the structure of its design and flow. Best for a win
DiMino Avatar
June 6, 2026 at 5:41 AM
Wow! Great advice and inspiration. Divinely inspired. Have a great writing weekend my friend. Write on!!
Kendrick Avatar
June 6, 2026 at 4:56 AM
This one reads like a good contender for the contest to me, Valsa. Yes, within those who accept Jesus as their Savior lives the Holy Spirit to guide, nurture, teach and comfort. Without Him, I would not have been able to make it. I need Him more each day. Sara K.
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