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Unbecoming Me

Couldn't have cared less, now I couldn't care more Losing ego is unbecoming me Setting small sparks in human hearts to soar Naive and lost, I washed up onshore Sowing seeds of wisdom across the sea Couldn't have cared less, now I couldn't care more One wanders inner thinking to explore As a youth, I thought I knew how to be Setting small sparks in human hearts to soar So sure we're each the same at the core Simple insights challenge philosophy Couldn't have cared less, now I couldn't care more Clarity of thought will always endure Outside my bubble, I can clearly see Setting small sparks in human hearts to soar Facing the truth becomes the toughest chore Turning to awareness shall set me free Couldn't have cared less, now I couldn't care more Setting small sparks in human hearts to soar 11/14/2020

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Alexis Y.

Date: 5/9/2022 1:58:00 PM

Hi Greg, Congratulations on your winning write. Have a nice day:-) Alexis

Greg Gaul
Date: 5/11/2022 5:42:00 AM

Alexis, the truth is always tough to face. Thanks for your critique.

Eve Roper

Date: 5/9/2022 9:52:00 AM

Greg, congratulations on your win in Lassad's contest. Blessings

Greg Gaul
Date: 5/11/2022 5:44:00 AM

Eve, your visits are always most appreciated. Thank you and be well dear poetess.

Christuraj Alex

Date: 5/6/2022 8:37:00 PM

"Facing the truth becomes the toughest chore" - Beautiful truth. Congratulations!

Greg Gaul
Date: 5/8/2022 11:10:00 AM

Yes, it is the toughest chore. So clever for you to point that out. Thank you for the read and commentary.

Sotto Poet

Date: 5/6/2022 12:11:00 PM

Paul, Congratulations on winning your placement in my contest. You've written a beautiful poem. Blessings.

Greg Gaul
Date: 5/6/2022 6:13:00 PM

Appreciate your hosting. Thanks so much for the placement.

Barbara Barry-Nishanian

Date: 1/14/2021 3:14:00 PM

"Sowing seeds of wisdom" This I try to do spiritually, but never my thoughts but scriptural references. I enjoyed the poem very. much. This is the first of your works I've read. Reading comments, realize. need to congratulate you also. Will more of your works.

Greg Gaul
Date: 1/14/2021 5:03:00 PM

Barbara, your kind comments are both humbling and heartening. Thank you. I see you may be interested in spiritual content. I will look at some of your work as well. Again, most appreciated.

P.M. Richter

Date: 12/5/2020 2:09:00 AM

This is such a beautiful poem. “Setting small sparks in human hearts to soar” :)

Greg Gaul
Date: 12/5/2020 6:18:00 AM

Thanks so much, your poetic sensibilities and insights always make your visits inspiring.

Sam Kauffman

Date: 11/18/2020 2:11:00 PM

Greg, sending you congratulations for your win. The cadence and wisdom of your poem are striking - "loses ego," wanders inner thinking," "truth becomes the toughest core" so many memorable phrases of deep introspection my friend! This poem caught my attention and I know will remain with me to ponder!

Greg Gaul
Date: 11/18/2020 4:03:00 PM

Sam, I hope this poem truly does give readers insight, maybe a new way to look at themselves. You are always open and curious. A special trait of creative people. Thank you so much for your interest and supportive, kind commentary.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/18/2020 3:16:00 AM

- Congratulations on your great 2nd place in the contest, Greg :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Greg Gaul
Date: 11/18/2020 11:36:00 AM

Anne, thanks so much for your visit and noticing my poem. Your comments are so supportive.

Silent One

Date: 11/17/2020 10:08:00 AM

Congratulations on your placement in the contest..

Greg Gaul
Date: 11/18/2020 11:39:00 AM

Your contests always have a introspective element about them. Thank you for hosting and including my work along with these other fine placements.