The Little Hand

First I saw my little hand,
awareness understood.
I am alive and this is good.

And as years passed, self-knowledge grew,
of more than part to whole I knew
all the thoughts that were my mind
unveiling  mysteries to find 
the truthful meanings that should be
awakening inside of me
awareness from my spirit birth
divinely granted on this Earth
to let me know I was alive
with innate courage to survive

The hand I saw, will one day pass,
into a state that will not last.
Yet in spirit I’ll know all,
a thriving keen beyond the pall.

It's from spirit that I came.
My soul-awareness is the same.
This is my true identity,
on into eternity
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Date: 1/26/2023 5:36:00 PM
Dear Janis, your amazing poem is steeped in profound thought. Congratulations for your excellent win in Seeker's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
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Date: 1/25/2023 5:35:00 AM
WOW!! This is a truly thought provoking write Janis. That final stanza shall dance in my head....to the beat of a distant drummer. Great write
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Janis Medders Tobechi
Date: 1/26/2023 11:29:00 AM
Thanks and blessings in your writing, John. Love Janis
Date: 1/25/2023 12:11:00 AM
A lovely poem. Well done.
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Date: 1/26/2023 11:30:00 AM
Thanks, and blessings of favor. Janis
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