The Poetic Soul

Ah! The poetic soul – 
indeed a beloved symphony
to image and caress;

a painting only a master's
hand could render, thus
profess, each stroke the
hand of angels and gods
at their worst and best

the poetic soul a vessel,
a Eucharist the poet alone
can fully address, approach
the sacred wine within, 

tilt such divine vessel toward 
his trembling lips, with words
overflowing – and loudly 
confess: I am guilty! Unrepentant! 

And the world can have
your redeemable rest....
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Ray Choudhury Avatar
October 5, 2021 at 7:18 PM
This is absolutely brilliant and haunting - so true "The poetic soul – indeed a beloved symphony to image and caress;" - enchanting! BW ~ Mala
DiMino Avatar
October 7, 2021 at 8:17 AM
Thank you so much, Malabika; your comment made my day. Blessings!
Hankins Avatar
September 9, 2021 at 7:14 PM
Absolutely lovely, Joe, well-written and flows like it should. Excellente!
DiMino Avatar
September 9, 2021 at 7:32 PM
Hi Milton; thank you. Have a great evening! Blessings!
George   Avatar
September 7, 2021 at 12:27 AM
A true MASTERPIECE! This one goes to my fav list.
DiMino Avatar
September 7, 2021 at 3:45 AM
Hi Elaine; thrilled by you lovely comment. Thank you so much. Blessings my friend!
Romios Avatar
September 6, 2021 at 3:12 PM
Prince de Mino...an automatic Fav. Such haunting, gallant and in depth “”verses into a poetic soul. Especially,” the Poetic Soul, a vessel!” Ps..love to Ila Panagiota
DiMino Avatar
September 6, 2021 at 6:13 PM
Thank you, Pangie; I really like this one myself. Dear to my poetic heart. Try to make the best of these bad days...not letting your soul be torn apart -- always darkest before the light. Things are going to get better.
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