Notes About The Poem

Captivated by the flesh

never reaching the buried spirit

captured deep within.

Looking for trust; we are sidetracked by lust.

First, look into the whites of their eyes,

watch their smile, measure their laughter.

For then you shall find what you truly seek.

Smell, the freshness of innocent breath.

And know assuredly

That hate, and selfishness has not

calcified their hearts.

Recognize lust as ignorance,

that ignores spiritual wisdom

and taints the mind with deceit.

As we seek the soul, we are sometimes

captivated by the flesh.

Never reaching the buried spirit

captured deep within.

Be guided not by the glitter,

but let the love of righteousness be your bow…

Aim your arrow STRAIGHT toward the soft marrow of the soul.

If to know true love is your aim, and spiritual peace be your goal.

Soul Seekers

Captivated by the flesh
never reaching the buried spirit
captured deep within.
Looking for trust; we are sidetracked by lust.
First, look into the whites of their eyes,
watch their smile, measure their laughter.
For then you shall find what you truly seek.
Smell, the freshness of innocent breath.
And know assuredly
That hate, and selfishness has not
calcified their hearts.
Recognize lust as ignorance,
that ignores spiritual wisdom
and taints the mind with deceit.
As we seek the soul, we are sometimes
captivated by the flesh.
Never reaching the buried spirit
captured deep within.
Be guided not by the glitter,
but let the love of righteousness be your bow…
Aim your arrow STRAIGHT toward the soft marrow of the soul.
If to know true love is your aim, and spiritual peace be your goal.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Michael Avatar
July 16, 2019 at 8:55 AM
This is a super powerful spiritual write...actually admire it...
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