Aqua Marine Poet Carpe Diem

Soul Search

Today I seek the sun,
it's gentle painless play-
words of winter warmth
spur me on my way,
away from death wish,
daily things gone wrong.

Today I seek the sky -
empyreal blue bowl
that stretches thoughts so high
above an endless flow
of clouds caught carrying
this season's rain and snow.

Today I seek the earth-
created solid, oh so sure!
each grain linked to birth,
to death, to my clay feet
ferrying everywhere
life's sublime design.

Today, I seek the sight 
of eagles and their wings-
let insight be given free flight,
not as instinct, but free will,
And still find a resting place
in conscience, human limits.

Today, I seek wild ways
of nature, just out of grasp.
Human natured though I am,
God's finger binds mind- heart in clasps-
flesh and blood married
to spirit's inclination.

Today I seek creation -
space, earth, created ploys
designed to bring me back on course -
marvellous designer toys -
The Almighty's mind in miniature
creates in me a purpose.

Today I see my self
earthbound, then soaring -
albatross escaping safe
from earth's dust bowl arena,
from humanity's wild roaring
freed, to search for peaceful dreams.

Today, I seek tomorrow -
a hope beheld, faith's make-me-believe 
as bone producing marrow 
makes vital force live by my blood,
so heart-man, blindly pumping,
can try transcend the dust of death.

Today I sought my self,
living soul, dying past -
yesterdays given up
form mortal man's newfound mast
supporting eager search for truth.
And then I'll live - at last!


23/12/2019. Repost.

Notes: Soul: a human being - "SOS=Save Our Souls." "Old King Cole was a merry old soul..."
             "Strong souls live like fire-hearted Sun's, to spend their strength in further striving 
               action." - George Eliot.
              "Soul" ="Self" = The person considered as a unique indvisual.
              "The inner chambers of the soul are like the photographer's darkroom.Like a
                laboratory. One cannot stay there all the time or it becomes the solitary cell
                of the neurotic. Anais Nin.
               "Soul Search" = anxious self analysis regarding one's beliefs, motives, moral 
                qualities, etc.

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L. J. Carber January 27, 2021 at 7:55 AM Intriguing, as much of your work is...I hope to see more postings.

Craig Cornish March 22, 2020 at 10:17 PM Insightful writing - something we should post in our own thoughts through these times - thank you for your thoughts Aqua Marine July 17, 2020 at 2:03 AM Thank you for your kind comments and visit to my poetry, Craig, I came to post, and realised I hadn't replied. Kind comments much needed in a time where we are surrounded by so much insecurity in this pandemic world. I hope to post more often, my "nerves" get the better of me now and then. : D ( I "ghost" myself at times, like a "spooked" horse... : D) Warm regards, Aqua M.

Gregory Richard Barden February 11, 2020 at 4:23 AM Really wonderful writing here, and I must add to my faves ... please keep writing and sharing. I hope you return soon, my friend. Aqua Marine July 17, 2020 at 1:55 AM Hi, I came to post, and realised I had not replied to your very encouraging comment, Gregory, my deepest apologies! And your kindness is what many of us need here, to keep posting on PS. I never stopped writing, once a poet, always a poet! Older poems, Newer poems- I'm hoping to post more often. Thank you again for your visit, and comment! (((HUGS)))

Eric Ashford December 24, 2019 at 6:31 PM I was moved by this reflective and thoughtful poem. Aqua Marine December 26, 2019 at 11:38 AM Hi Eric, I am pleased that this poem held some meaning for you...No one can take this Soul Searching Journey for us - we are all so individualistic, and can only come to that time and place ourselves, where we are happy to be our own unique selves. This might take a lifetime, but that is natural, because practical wisdom generally comes with age. As an older person, I still have a way to go...Warm regards ~~Aqua M~~ Thank you!

Silent One December 23, 2019 at 2:39 PM I had a feeling this was a repost, because i remember reading it.. what a wonderful poem, love the vocabulary used and the repetition.. one of your best! Aqua Marine December 23, 2019 at 4:45 PM Thank you SO, your input always means so much to me, and your comment is very encouraging, as I wasn't too sure whether I should repost it or not. I have a few "new" poems I'm working on, and will be posting soon, but this poem is close to my heart because it reminds me to stay passionate and positive about life, and to rise above the difficult times by "seizing the day." Not always easy, yet each day has something to be grateful for. Again, I will always appreciate your kindness, and taking time to visit and comment...Warm regards, and (((Hugs)))~~AquaM~~