The All Seeing I

A light under a bucket, yes..I've hidden there
been the squeaky wheel that got the oil
acted uncaring, had my ups and had my downs
lifted folks on my shoulders
acted the sage, acted the clown
hope to fill a stage before I'm over...

from between closed lids
iris's roll as day breaks pane
lashes move aside 

Questioned the right, questioned the wrong
been a sanctuary to many..
straddled Goliath like the colossus of Rhodes
there's an owl-handled knife near my bed.

seeing halfway round
trust in your ability to turn
who are you

Fall into me now, soft and warm,
come into my light for you know, I've some of yin
I've some of yang and light peeps out you know.
You new born chicks who strobe in the light
remember, the dark can not hide you..
Your soul your chi, the light of God will
aid and let ALL find you.


*Free Verse and senryu
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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K. Avatar
April 1, 2012 at 2:40 PM
:( soupmail....
Arowolo Avatar
March 24, 2012 at 12:07 PM
Excellent write,Debbie.Fine combination of free verse and senryu..unique and wonderful,Congratulations on your super win in this contest....Love O.A
Richards Avatar
March 24, 2012 at 8:54 AM
In many ways, it feels you have written my own story, by the end of the day, between closed lids, I sense how the strength inside subsides, and we cannot hide our true selves, our true fears from the dark...the secret, if I read you, is to let go...and let the peace...the light find you. (I have the hardest time with the "letting go" part....but I'm slowly learning to do that, a little at a time)..:)
Puddifoot Avatar
March 23, 2012 at 2:46 PM
congrats on your big win in the contest; this is an intriguing one, very well written, the final stanza is particularly strong; I like the picture! :)
Brown Avatar
March 23, 2012 at 12:57 PM
Congratulations on your placement in Chris' "Let The Masks Fall" contest Debbie. Love, Carol
Prabhu Avatar
March 23, 2012 at 11:27 AM
last verse just blew me away!!!!!!! congrats on the placement in the contest..........~sashi
Guzzi Avatar
March 23, 2012 at 2:16 PM
in energeticc circles, people who do energy work such as shamanic healers, we see or feel the different astral bodies of humaan beings [I can feel themm from 1/2" out to about a foot] annd when asstral projecting to someone we can often see their ener CH in the astral plae ;)]
Sweetheart Avatar
March 23, 2012 at 9:05 AM
Debbie congrats on your win from my wife. Ron. she has eaten something small so she will be able to read something tomorrow.
Song Avatar
March 23, 2012 at 5:40 AM
Debbie...your work here is exceptional!...Each and every line!...Congrats on this win! Gwendolen
K. Avatar
March 23, 2012 at 3:18 AM
Super yay for your win for this one, Debbie! I really enjoyed this the first time around and still enjoy it as much! Super congrats on your win with this beauty!! hugs to you :D
Burch Avatar
March 23, 2012 at 12:00 AM
Congratulations Debbie on your win!! Well Done...Big Huggsss~Deb
Maverick Avatar
March 20, 2012 at 8:38 PM
Really enjoyed the freshness in this one today Debbie,, "keep them coming..!
Mac Donald Avatar
March 20, 2012 at 1:06 PM
So profound, Debs! The yin and the yang, can be flexible or transposable. "Your soul your chi" most definitely intact and functioning well, Debs! This piece is well worth rereading, I know it has much substance with many facets. Keep well, best wishes, Mikki
K. Avatar
March 19, 2012 at 2:53 AM
Your title caught my I, (it truly did! and eye love it!) and I enjoyed even more the words and profound thoughts you have put in here-- you simply captivated me here, Debbie and I love your ending for it, very fitting :) hugs to you!
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March 18, 2012 at 11:57 AM
Love it Debbie....especially the last verse. - oxox love Anne-Lise
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