Sam Kauffman Poet Free verse

Spiritual Gem Inside of Me

Spiritual Gem Inside Me 7/3/25  
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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 July 6, 2025 at 5:50 PM Very lovely- love the inspiring tone of this, may you rise, dear gem! :)

Susan Ashley July 5, 2025 at 9:49 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 July 4, 2025 at 8:27 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 July 4, 2025 at 1:24 AM Beautiful write dear poet. Cheers!!!

Ghairo Daniels July 4, 2025 at 12:25 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 July 3, 2025 at 9:55 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.