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Author's Notes: "Soul Ghosts" is a lyric I originally completed on January 7, 2018. There is actually much to contemplate, beyond the surface view of this poem, when one ponders the ethereal linkage I make with the "fourth dimension" in relation to Soul Ghosts actively making at-will contacts, in this instance, with a living human being's soul. Of course, this poem is also constructed to give the reader other potential venues for interpretation as well. There are some definite collateral themes to think about with this poem too. (Gary Bateman - January 21, 2018)

Categories: change, death, god, heaven, judgement, spiritual, and symbolism.

Soul Ghosts

Soul Ghosts

close to our
inner-core self

they are there
nestled beyond reach

still living as part of 
our past, present, future

they never forget
nor should we

they can’t forgive
maybe we can

part of the fourth dimension
they can come anytime

to haunt us
to talk to us

to love us
to talk to us

beyond the mortal coil
they are always there

they are us
we are them

may god love
may god bless

amen
amen 

Gary Bateman, Copyright © All Rights Reserved
January 7, 2018 (Lyric)

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018



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Date: 1/25/2018 3:34:00 PM
A thoughtful piece, written respectfully and without fear that may well give reassurance to some. A well balanced work with words well suited to conveying the subject matter clearly, while still reflecting your attractive style. Sorry for not getting back to your work for so long Gary. Hope things are going well for you and you are not too affected by any of the upheavals that are happening in your part of the world. Best regards David in NZ
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Gary Bateman
Date: 1/25/2018 3:47:00 PM
Hello David!! I certainly have not forgotten you. It's great to hear from you again, and I shall do my best to check out any of your latest poems. By Spring of 2019, I hope to have second book of poetry released to the public. Things are okay where I'm at here in Germany where I live as an American Expat, but I'm very concerned about the situation with Donald Trump and what he's doing to America, and America's greater standing in world. Best Wishes Always, Gary
Date: 1/24/2018 8:58:00 PM
“They are us..we are them” scary and imaginative...very creative! :-)
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Gary Bateman
Date: 1/25/2018 2:39:00 PM
Thanks Donna!! I'm very glad you liked Soul Ghosts. Some things to think about with this one. Best Always, Gary
Date: 1/24/2018 1:20:00 AM
- They are there and will always be with us ... For those who do not believe in soul walking or call it imagination ... it will feel scary :) - Great poem, Gary - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 1/24/2018 6:49:00 PM
Nothing here Anne-Lise for any of us to be afraid about!! Even the great skeptics might be surprised to one day see what eternity and the fourth dimension are all about. They will be always with us. Cheers and Best, Gary
Date: 1/22/2018 8:51:00 AM
Sounds like a great song Gary, not seen you around much.. Hope all is well with you..
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Gary Bateman
Date: 1/22/2018 6:27:00 PM
Hello Silent, Thanks for your read and comment here. All is well. I'm still posting, but I'm also involved in some other outside writing projects too. (I'll have some poems coming up here soon!!) Best Always, Gary
Date: 1/21/2018 4:14:00 PM
Your poem feels inspirational..full of live and let live, give and take of love and forgiveness..very original and creative.
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Date: 1/22/2018 6:32:00 PM
Hello Vijay, Thanks for your note. There is always much to think about in writes like this one. I always find the realm of the spirit world and its metaphysical aura to be quite interesting. (I will have some more poems following this one of a very similar nature.) All The Best!! Gary
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