What is a soul?

Dad where is your soul?
Is it important, what's its role?
I keep reading of heart and soul
What part of me does it control?

Sweetheart it's hard to explain
It's not physical not like your brain 
It is like a locker you have to maintain
Things about you, it would contain

Dad this locker, are you sure it's real?
Is it like sadness something you feel?
In my book, it said a soul could heal
I'm so confused, help me, I appeal

Sweetheart it's not easy to see.
Let's say your locker has a key
The key you share with God and he,
Can see goodness, your life decree

Dad my soul is it a religious thing
Everyone has one from here to Beijing 
Muslim, Christian, pauper or king 
It seems more than religion can bring

Sweetheart your "soul locker" is divine
For all those who believe we can shine
To see what we are, our emotional spine 
Your God has the key to your inner shrine

Dad, now I see my souls true intent
My legacy, morals what I represent
I can let in religion, with my consent
My soul is the true me, that I present
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Jones Avatar
March 17, 2024 at 5:41 AM
Powerful and poignant words exploring soul! I enjoyed this very much! My favorite part is “Sweetheart your "soul locker" is divine For all those who believe we can shine To see what we are, our emotional spine Your God has the key to your inner shrine”
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March 17, 2024 at 7:01 AM
Thank you.
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