Your last three lines summed this piece up so neatly.. and I too enjoyed the walk...sometimes things are really so simple but we just don't see it..)

Myrna

... that, and the search for one's eternal complementing elements, perhaps. At least a quest for spiritual and emotional compatibility which ensures a mutual free exchange of all that pertains to personal stratas of life and growth. I LIKE how you walk the walk and talk the talk as you go about your daily life, Peter; others would just be making lists in their heads of groceries or complaints...!! :)) K xx

Peter, this walk was filled with such softness. I enjoyed each step that I took with you on this journey of learning...well done Sir...well done

Thank you for taking us on your natural walk! :-)

This was a beautiful, relaxing experience, walking along with you in thought, every now and then drifting off with our own thoughts, just to return. A beautiful write with a great message.
Love and Peace, B&R

While looking at the mirror others provide, take the time to see the reflection of you in them...just as a part of you is reflected in each who reads and enjoys your daily journeys of the heart...your sanctuary. Mine are sanctuary too, and I am often bombarded by thought triggered by nature and memories ...or my inevitable imagination and dreams of what is to come kick in. The perfect time to set all elase aside.

TY Peter.

Love,

Taylor

Great poem ...great message and wonderful to read!!

Sorry for not reading you guys out there...been without power for two days now...falling trees and heavy rains are the main problem....we are flooding awayyyy...okay!!

Love Tinka

You have captured the essence of living, and letting live, in this profound and insightful piece dear friend.

The unfolding of circumstance, and how it plays upon the senses, and how it often changes our perspective from moment to moment. One thing leads to another, which leaves impressions that generate thought ... allowing imagination to dip it's pen into the ink of expression so we may continue to bless others.

The linear propulsion of always looking forward and never back, and always knowing where you stand in conjunction to those around us.

You have strength of conviction that beggars equal Sir Peter and you do it with the finesse of wind and leaves!

Blessings to you dear Poet ...
Richard Lloyd Cederberg

I adore the detail you put into your poetry. The ending is what really captured me...it's so true.

that love in all its baffling complexities
is really looking for yourself in others

Now this is a marvelous ending to a marvelous poem. And what a wonderful message.

So many times I have taken such strolls, reflecting on the world and my place in it. Self reflection is always good. Your imagery in this one is so powerful, I felt myself walking along as your shadow. A very beautiful and well written bit of truth. I've missed your poetry, Peter, and very glad I had a moment to spare to come and read this one. Well Done! Liza

So true, Peter. This work is wonderful in its reflection and thanksgiving. Evaluation is good for the soul, indeed, necessary for true spiritual growth.

It sounds as if you've had a wonderful journey.

And the song is one of my favorites.



Elizabeth

Fantastic imagery, wonderfully done!

You combine such wonderful imagery with a mixture of thought provoking emotions in this piece Peter. Love - so complex and so simple - a truly superb piece. Thank you. Love Panda :)

enjoyed the read

Peter:

This one is beautiful, filled with wonderful imageries. I liked this.

Sandie May Angel a.k.a. Sandie Angel :o)

Sir Peter, you lay bare your heart and soul when you write like this and the result shows us a man of integrity and deep convictions that love is within us and we can only see it there if we look with the eyes of love as Creator has taught!Splendid work Peter!...Eileen

The ending to this one told so much truth Peter,

Love Joselyn

This is lovely, Peter. Really lovely.

Yes and finding the right person who is looking for herself in you. Well done my friend.

Fee

Hence Love your neighbour as...........

Peter: I'm not sure if a photo would be painted as brilliantly as your pen here. Your love gives everything that extra shine that comes from within you. If you were to be a star you would shine so we'd all know where to find you. This is beautiful...well, actually...beautiful doesn't do it justice.
Love and peace,
Susan

I echo Rhonda's pearls of wisdom and comments. I saw just the opposite take on love when I saw the selfsacrificing acts of my wife and learned what true love was from her that I didn't see in my self.

I really enjoyed this offering, Peter. When you sit down to compose, it seems that you use your complete soul to pick and peck around to find the pertinent words, not worrying about style or meter or nothing except what you are feeling at the moment. And what you are feeling at the moment is usually right on the money.

Phenomenal write! What you value in yourself.....you will cherish in others. Truer words, you have not spoken, Peter.

This is another of your eloquent ascents, to a vantage point...where you always see what lies before you so clearly, and then your return, to the path below, brings your Readers incredible nuggets of Wisdom & Truth.

Absolute perfection in this one!

Love&Prayers, Rhonda

this reminds me of a quote that (no longer a quote, in my hands...) went something like, 'if you see yourself in others, how can you do them wrong?' or hate or not forgive...something like that...

very thoughtful work, Peter. Thank you.

'Looking for yourself in others', I like that...