soul fire

never call the kettle black
it shines inside and out
needs a polish now and then
perspective insight and action

miracles and blessings happen
when the time is right
and the privilege is granted

therefore I dived into the cauldron
a baptism of fire so to feel
and the magic potion sizzled

cold blisters of angst and resentments
vanished meta-morphed into the light

an inventory thorough cleaning
of the house that is my Self
a ruin of sorts it had been
rubble carnage wreckage
and I could not choose 
the colour of my rescue boat
the size or model of the life preserver

it would not have done to plaster over
the cracks in the pot
I could no longer attribute fault
reason or blame to others
it had to become an inside job instead
an act of desperation and gift of recovery

no one pushed me when I took the plunge
I forgave yet did not ask for forgiveness
became able to love and allow to be loved 

today I swim with hot passion once more
accept the good with the bad
found peace and moments of serenity
enjoy enchantment and gratitude

no witch craft at all
but a fairy tale story
narrated by a cauldron
of magical proportions
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Alex Avatar
March 7, 2025 at 9:54 PM
"a baptism of fire" - grand comparison of diving into the magic potion. Congratulations!
Neumann Avatar
March 7, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Thank you so much. A baptism of fire indeed and the miracle of spirituality. Sending you loving wishes, Kai
Junaid Avatar
February 20, 2025 at 8:11 AM
This is a breathtakingly beautiful poem about self-reflection, self-discovery, self-love and self-healing. I felt every word. The phrasing and the metaphors make it all the more powerful.
Neumann Avatar
February 20, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Thank you so much Hiba. I enjoyed the writing and the transformation. Sending you loving wishes, Kai
Ashley Avatar
February 7, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Dear Kai, your amazing poem depicts personal transformation, self-accounting and healing (stanza 6.. I adore "it would not have done to plaster over/the cracks in the pot" and "it had to become an inside job instead/an act of desperation and gift of recovery") with intense and insightful use of imagery and metaphor. The liberation of self is expressed with poetic finesse leading to love, forgiveness and acceptance.. and of being enchanted and grateful instead of angry and resentful. A potent piece. Warmest wishes my poet friend.. ~Susan
Neumann Avatar
February 20, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Thank you so much Susan. Transformation is the best change to be had. Sending you loving wishes, Kai
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