Between the body and soul is the mind
between the mind and the body is intelligence
imagination to the mind brings
life into the world
and to introspect into the mind
adds to the fulfillment of the desire
life is a dream between birth and death
as the clouds over the mountain
lies between heaven and the floor below
the feet that persevere knowledge
will reach the edge of the shore
where the waves from the ocean
creates a cemetery on the sand
between knowledge and ignorance
between darkness and light
the opportunity exists to choose
between wrong and right
what is this body
without a soul but only an empty vessel
to leave behind
the winds of change will come
and the buds will spring again
to blossom with the wind
what is this soul without a body
can one prove it's a ghost
it's an illusion of the mind
to believe what is untrue
the magnet of inspiration
symbolizes truth
which is the source of energy
for life to flow
where beyond the horizon
when the sunset will disappear
above in the heaven
the soul will glow.
"Fall seven times and stand up eight"
From birth till death
Life is a challenge, until the last breath.
Every move,every step is uncertain
At times,life seems like a burden.
We plan for the best to achieve
But,fate may lead us to deceive.
The path may not be easy for all
Some are lucky,but others need to crawl.
"Fall seven times and stand up eight"
To reach the goal,you need to fight.
A failure is not the end of life
Discouragement is just a rife.
Standing up every time and trying again
Symbolizes, how spirit and courage regain.
Every fall,every time teaches what to learn
To achieve success, one has to be stern.
Life is a struggle, full of risks and pain
We have to suffer,strive... to finally gain.
He,who has the courage to dare and shine
Faces all battles, stands strong and fine.
The one who is success keen
Is sure to climb all hurdles and win.
"Spread and split like litter,
still gather courage to glitter".
We’ve been good friends for a long time.
Now we must shake hands, then goodbye.
Try to stay in touch with each other.
Our farewell will flow like a river.
My buddy, good luck, and take care.
Gazing at our sad eyes, don’t despair!
Remember our fun times of friendship
As we meet and part on our long trip.
Take a deep breath, relax, and smile
Later, the new friends will identify
Even farewell symbolizes sadness,
But knowing people brings us happiness.
Our work positions are temporary
Most friendships will fade finally
The fork in the road, we are facing
It’s time to smile for handshaking
Spiritually a lark symbolizes hope, joy and triumph. It often represents new beginnings and inspiration because of its association with dawn. It is also seen as a divine messenger, a symbol of optimism and encouragement, bringing joy as one expresses one's authentic life.
Lost in a world of technicolored dreams
life begins anew amidst
indigo fantasies of splintering light.
Every first step reframes the journey
of the millionth first attempt.
Flying on the wings of hope
we are beckoned
by the quiet calling,
of a carefree, Celestial lark.
"Come fly with me" whispers, the wing
to the stubborn legs ...
Suddenly we are
all torso and feathers
beneath the Rayleigh scatterings of
a deeply peppered blue sky.
MONOCHROME © Sara Etgen-Baker 2025
Sun slowly descends, and the world turns monochrome, like a black and white drawing on the Creator’s easel. I patiently wait for night with its renewing spirit. Nightfall serves as a metaphorical curtain closure, while dawn symbolizes a daily reopening, with the birds serenading harmoniously on cue.
dusk whispers, night falls,
shadows stretch across the sky—
day’s breath vanishes
dawn’s silent embrace
cradles the fragile and bold
a promise of hope
Written July 05, 2025
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I am anchored when I am a garnet,
The mineral topaz when I shine.
A midnight fantasy of moonstone,
This precious gem's spirit is mine.
Emerald ideas are proliferating,
Within the gardens of my brain.
As opalescent moods still fluctuate,
With indeterminate strain.
I illuminate, akin to a glass prism,
When elation continues to rise.
A Sapphire flame symbolizes justice,
Increasingly irritates my eyes.
When shadows start to thicken,
I don the obsidian stones' grace.
And allow the illumination of jasper,
Restore equilibrium in my living space.
Each diamond carries a whisper,
A truth that I have been able to flow—
This even caused fractures in the facets.
Still catching the dawn glow.
I evolved from stardust,
With spiral galaxies to approve.
Should you perceive that sparkle—
You are stardust, companion, and groove.
Bridges Lead Us Somewhere
A new chapter in your life
A milestone symbolizes
Bridges unite
With no fight
Brings people together
Overgreen pastors
Live in the country
Work in the city
Arches to mountainous slopes
Through canyons, A beautiful view
Where does your bridge lead you?
Somewhere new
New roads
Where the water flows
Bridges leads us Somewhere
From here to there
Maybe a new relationship
Symbolizes hope
New beginnings
To be set free
Whatever it means to you
Brings us together
Over troubled waters
Our memories will be the roots
In our strong yet delicate foundation.
Our talks will be our parachutes
As we slowly fall into infatuation.
Our fall outs will be rationalized away
As we become each other's voices of reason.
Our voices will soothe us without sway
In our soft-spoken tones, without confusion.
Our individual strengths will shine through
Each and every time we speak or write.
Our hearts will heal and grow on cue
As we learn how to make this all right.
Our memories are the growing roots
Of the tree that symbolizes our romance.
Our souls were meant to overcome all disputes,
Because we are fated to learn this dance.
Ink Stone
Stone symbolizes.
With a feather pen.
Document literature.
Writer through calendar.
Amusing prevails.
Clouds to wanderer’s.
Pave the way.
Penmanship worthy.
Alludes to ink stone.
Sequence sincere.
A poet blossoms.
Narrative through the dark.
A lantern toward the ink.
Hidden message through poetry.
Reach Down and Touch the Dirt
How far will you take it?
How bad do you want it?
Work hard at all things you do.
With strong work ethics, just follow through.
Reach down and touch the dirt.
Be open minded and alert.
You have to suffer to grow.
Put in the work, be headstrong, let go.
Pick up the iron and never look back.
With no remorse symbolizes the bad.
Become the storm in the dark.
With potential, get ready walking through the door.
Be a warrior, so get to work.
Breathe in the fire and strive for more.
Be one with the machine and metal.
Go beyond your means tomorrow.
With discipline be sharp, be inspired.
Have an appetite of destruction.
Stand on the asphalt, be dedicated on every turn.
Next to your silhouette leave nothing behind.
Go beyond your limits and reach the sky.
The Cross is such a simple little thing.
The Place of death for Heaven's King!
We should give God thanks daily for the Cross.
The Alter He sacrificed Jesus on for the lost.
He says, "No one does right, we all do wrong!"
Death and Hell for eternity is where all belong.
We all are guilty, by our own choice.
Doing as we please and ignoring God's voice.
Learning how to hear Him takes some time.
Because He speaks through impressions in our mind.
When we disobey Him, we're cursed by "Sin!"
We are all infected, this battle no one wins!
It makes us lie, steal, kill and destroy!
It begins manifestation in little girls and boys!
It causes all God's precious human beings.
To rebel, deny Him and treat each other mean.
When we want to do the right thing at times we won't.
When we know we should forgive, we simply don't.
It's a horrible, deathly, spiritual disease!
That makes us all do as we please!
Who can save us from this fate?
The answer is found in Romans chapter eight.
Ask God to help you to understand,
What you need to know about His plan.
From then on every cross you'll see.
You'll know it symbolizes you've been set free!
Determined energy encapsulates what smolders silently inside.
Quiet resilience produce a bold, inspiring presence that space opens wide.
With a colour gamut of profound earthy tone,
Striking fiery reds and chilling white hot lashes stand alone.
Morgan's painting suggests the perception of dancing flames to a beat,
Within the vision, to create a physical feeling of blistering heat.
This symbolizes deepest strength of passion with his brushstrokes.
Dynamic intensity instills the mesmerizing impression of movement it evokes. Demanding attention to the potential of power below the surface.
Gifted craft accompanied by the celebration of beauty is its purpose.
As I gaze at the canvas, undeniable appreciation of this abstract can begin,
With wild untamed spirit ''The Fire Within".
Each little cutie birthmark on your face,
symbolizes my fondness for you.
You can try, but you can't count them;
they multiplied as our bond grew.
The immense depth of your brown eyes,
reflects my endless love for you.
Profound and limitless, just like the sky
never ending, never fading, so true.
But that naughty, unruly hair of yours
definitely shows your strong nature.
We dispute, sometimes make loud roars.
We try better, we care, and mature.
Ultimately, the proof of our kinship
is surely evident from your lips.
You are unique from your toes to your fingertips,
However, your lips are still my signature strips.
Wonderful attributes are associated with the Chinese New Year
The Wood snake brings wisdom, creativity, intuition and growth
She symbolizes renewal, transformation, patience and understanding
The snake’s major element is Yang fire
Yang fire is associated with the sun
Thus, bringing these attributes into Year 2025
Aboveboard, selfless, cordial, ambitious, righteous, foresighted
The snake hour is from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
This is when you might be the most creative or ambitious.
In China the snake is considered a little dragon.
Shy, retiring, a non-show off.
I think 2025 is represented well by the wood snake
I am eager to see what she does with us.
The ring symbolizes success
It's the end of your search
The price of your journey
The target of your goal.
The ring has many form
It's a square for the champion
A circle of the most fierce warrior
A round of gold for a proposal.
The sun has ring of heat waves
The saint has a ring on its head
The chains had metal connected rings
A ring of fire for countries many volcanoes.
A special ring for Lebron James
Special made ten round watch for King of Dubai
A hollow gravitational rings unseen in the world
A special wedding ring for the one you love.
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