That's the Tenderness of Soul

The soul has many facets.
It can feel empty, can feel whole,
Broken or mended...
That's the tenderness of soul.

When a heart bleeds for another,
When hateful deeds turn one cold,
When love compels kind actions...
That's the tenderness of soul.

When attachments form,
When compassion takes the leading role,
When the bonds of love grow stronger...
That's the tenderness of soul.

When one feels tired and weary,
When poor health takes its toll,
When one begs the purpose of their fight...
That's the tenderness of soul.

When nature makes a spirit soar,
When a sense of humour finds things drole,
When two hands join and fit just right...
That's the tenderness of soul.

Tenderness is vital.
It's a quality of old.
Tenderness makes us human.
It will make ours an appealing soul.


Written 17th November 2021
For the  "Soul" contest.
Sponsor Robert James Liguori

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021



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Date: 11/25/2021 7:56:00 AM
Congratulations on your win with your "That's The Tenderness Of Soul" write. "Beautiful" Have a blessed day with your win...............
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Date: 11/21/2021 9:38:00 AM
"It can feel empty, can feel whole," What a nice and tender poem you wrote. Congrats on your placement. Robert
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Natasha L Scragg
Date: 11/21/2021 12:14:00 PM
Thank you Robert. Such an honour and privilege to receive the placement. Thank you for all your brilliant contests. :-D :-D
Date: 11/20/2021 7:25:00 AM
So uplifting, Natasha! CONGRATS! Janice
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Natasha L Scragg
Date: 11/20/2021 8:54:00 AM
Thank you Janice. Such an honour for the placement. :-D
Date: 11/17/2021 10:01:00 PM
Great write, Natasha:)
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Natasha L Scragg
Date: 11/18/2021 1:40:00 AM
Thank you Jo :-D
Date: 11/17/2021 1:09:00 PM
Lovely pen Natasha with nice imagery along with good rhyme and flow too. Have a blessed day, Gordon
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Natasha L Scragg
Date: 11/17/2021 2:04:00 PM
Thank you Gordon. Many warm wishes :-D
Date: 11/17/2021 11:36:00 AM
Excellent write, Natasha. Enjoyed reading.Tenderness of soul makes all the difference in human life. BW ~ Mala
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Natasha L Scragg
Date: 11/17/2021 11:39:00 AM
Thank you Mala. Warm wishes xxx
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