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Burden of the Soul
by John Herlihy → (All Poetry by John Herlihy)
Monday, October 11, 2021 Rated "G" by the Author.

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-- The Burden of the Soul -- John Herlihy The burden of the soul lies in the breadth of its light, Never to be wasted, never extinguished by the night. The burden of the soul never more than it can bear, A divine promise accepted in the form of a prayer. The soul meets the world in the cloak of humanity, The essence of the human being has no use of vanity. The relativity of the world always brought to the fore, The choice of good or evil always knocking on the door. The lower soul succumbs to temptations of a weak mind, Reveling in the sights of the world as if they were blind. The higher soul seeks the straight path leading to bliss, Beauty and truth on equal terms, wrapped in divine mist. This tug of war woven into the intricate fabric of the soul, The destiny of the soul written clearly on an ancient scroll. - - - - - - Copyright © John Herlihy Wednesday 11 November 2020

Reviewed by Jms Bell

Reviewed on November 21, 2021

SO TRUE...PREDESTINED, IS EVERY BURDEN THAT EVERY SOUL WILL ENCOUNTER. IF ONE CAN JUST REMEMBER THIS WHEN GOING THROUGH, BUT THEN...THIS TOO IS A LEARNING PROCESS, ALL A PART OF OUR JOURNEY. WELL DONE, MY FRIEND. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...HIS+INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Reviewed on October 12, 2021

While I agree with the "tug-of-war" that goes on in people's minds, I don't agree with some "higher" soul that seeks a "straight path leading to bliss." There is no straight path to bliss. But I believe that one can achieve bliss quite easily by just relaxing and not doing any mind fighting.

Ron

Reviewed by Richard Cederberg

In my experiences, (I'm Christian) the soul is always burdened if it is not being nourished properly. Judaism speaks of five levels to the soul. That study is quite interesting, but far too involved to elaborate on in a review. In my experiences, there is never a lack, only our unwillingness to seek it. Effective imagery in this John, and a fascinating topic. Well done... rlc

Reviewed by Jane Noponen Perinacci

Reviewed on October 11, 2021

This is really interesting, John!! Call it "destiny"............Do I hear the "Fates"???? Love this!!

Love ya!

Jane