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Spiritual Gem Inside of Me

Spiritual Gem Inside Me 7/3/25 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Spiritual Gem Inside Me A jewel breathes inside of me In a chrysalis where a rose Breaths the covenant Promise born from the heart of perfection Where intoxicating remnants of a garden Linger Whispering, Beckoning me home Through the sweet scent of grace Humming lullabies As my petals open To leaves of reconciliation My Hope waits in silence With the promise to circumcise My uncircumcised heart With sacred oils Running over my head, Down my chin, As I put on the mantle of mercy Bathed in balm and incense Enfolded in this troth I, a child in waiting, Readies to bloom Like the lotus flower Rising From murky depths Where I have planted my roots Seeking The alabaster bouquet of the Daystar In floral facets of fragrance - Goodwill and kindness My gem, My gift, this rose, No hardened stone A crystal still forming Unlike wilted blooms Refined By the perfume of the Refiner A prelude To an unblemished jewel Abiding Among many Worn in the victorious crown of glory.

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Paige Hind

Date: 7/6/2025 5:50:00 PM

Very lovely- love the inspiring tone of this, may you rise, dear gem! :)

Susan Ashley

Date: 7/5/2025 9:49:00 AM

My Dearest Rhyme Time Friend, your golden pen has freed a glorious poem from the confines of your heart and mind to speak your soul! Yes! we are all "a child in waiting", we are all the lotus, born with the ability to rise "from murky depths" and bloom in the light of "goodwill and kindness" - a transformative journey from birth to death in the beauty of faith and surrender if we choose it to be. Your poem is a splendid portrayal of "crystal still forming" (I adore that sentiment). You, my dear poetry sis, are a rare gem of depth, poetic artistry and golden spirit that blooms so beautifully. Warmest wises sent on rose petals adrift on zephyrs.. ~Susan

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 7/4/2025 8:27:00 AM

WOW!!! I loved reading your wonderful "Spiritual Gem Inside of Me" write. Great last line.... "Good Luck" We both did this one. Have a fun day/weekend writing away..........

thriveni c mysore

Date: 7/4/2025 1:24:00 AM

Beautiful write dear poet. Cheers!!!

Ghairo Daniels

Date: 7/4/2025 12:25:00 AM

Lovely. I enjoyed >in a chrysalis where a rose breathes the covenant = deep and evocative. To circumcise an uncircumcised heart > this is a very unusual & powerful image. Well done. Enjoyed your write, Sam.

Valsa George

Date: 7/3/2025 9:55:00 PM

"I, a child in waiting, Readies to bloom Like the lotus flower Rising From murky depths".... Sweet Sam, you are indeed a lotus flower in full bloom. You have rooted yourself in the grimy soil. But what comes out of you is beauty, piety, compassion and good will. You are worthy to adorn God's temple or any other place. As a poet and as a human being, you radiate light and cheer. You are indeed an 'unblemished jewel'. A beautiful poem of depth and meaning. All the Best, dear friend.