Sonnet 29 'Do I Know What It Means To Mindful Be'

Do I know what it means, to Mindful, be?
I think it always starts, with ‘knowing when’
To stop the pouring tea, to often see
The stones that sit on shoulders, hear the yen
For being heard…  It starts with ‘More Than Me’
And moves to ‘More Than Us’, then ‘More Than We’
Till each Life in Creation must be saved,
And every Danger unto each one, braved.
Do I yearn for the Possibility
Transcendent that looms large in every Act?
And more, do I possess Humility,
The Art to not reach out when I’m not backed
By Him Who Chooses, offers every Grace
I’ll look for Truth, and start with my own face…
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February 15, 2019
Submitted for:  Mindfulness Poetry Contest
Sponsored by:  Chantelle Anne Cooke
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Awtry Avatar
February 16, 2019 at 7:39 PM
Another melodious and altogether lovely write from you. So glad to see this poem honored in this contest! (And all the others of late!). Congratulations!
Fairchild Avatar
February 16, 2019 at 8:34 PM
Thank you for your eloquent and kindly words! I appreciate you!
George   Avatar
February 16, 2019 at 3:47 AM
You are a great writer... presenting much to ponder with your words of wisdom. Thank you for sharing your talent. Elaine
Fairchild Avatar
February 16, 2019 at 3:53 AM
Thank you for saying it! I barely feel I know what I am doing. Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow! Mother Teresa used to say something about just being 'God's Pencil'. I guess we can present ourselves to be the pencil, but it's up to God, whether He uses it.
Leiser Avatar
February 15, 2019 at 10:45 PM
Brilliant verse, with truth in every line! Delightful poem, Andrew! :)
Fairchild Avatar
February 16, 2019 at 12:39 AM
Thank You!
Gauthier Avatar
February 15, 2019 at 10:31 AM
I like where your took this challenge, Andrew. Bravo.
Fairchild Avatar
February 15, 2019 at 12:58 PM
Thank You! I liked your poem on the subject very much!
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