Which speck within the void carries my very essence the entity that will be known as me what out there holds my presence ~~~ Was I born before the wind and conceived before time Searching the universe for answers to questions I've yet to find ~~~ Am I a star that will go suddenly nova then will disappear high in the night Or an ember that glows brightest just before vanishing out of sight ~~~ Am I an illusion, mirage or fallacy or a dream that someone had Is it all done with smoke and mirrors will the answers make me sad ~~~ Could I be another streaking meteor as across the sky I soar Or that bright twinkle in a star that burned out a thousand years before ~~~ I know I am an old soul from some ancient forgotten place Who keeps returning again and again through the mists of time and space ~~~ So each time the universe tilts and the planets are all aligned Will I be that unknown anomaly passing through one more time ~~~
Dear Carole,
I was not part of the Den when you wrote this beautiful poem, but after reading you, I ask myself if you are still asking these legitimate questions. That you are an old soul, I agree with you. I am too. However, I don’t believe that YOU keep returning on earth. What you feel has been active on earth before you. Continue working on yourself, and praying inside yourself, in perfect silence, with your own words, you will realize that we are not only “matter” but an eternal spark on its journey. While on earth we are still attached to our origin by a silver thread. We are never alone. I wish I could write like you.
Congratul
Emile.ations,
Absolutely stunning, Carole!! One of the best IMO that you've written, among a plethora of wonderful writes. I've written about Old Souls, too. Well-done.
Peace. Joyce
Reviewed by Tracey L. O' Very (Reader)
Reviewed on October 31, 2005
Carole,
This is very intriguing. I love the questions that you ask. Never thought about the stars and meteors and so many other things you have so wonderfully written here. I love this poem This is going into my library. Thanks Carole, Fantastic thinker.
Tracey xoox(c :)
WOW Carole, exceptional wonders expressed here! and though ,....
Your talent shines like an old star ,..I believe your spirit
is very new!!!!
be blessed my gifted friend!
peace and healthy joyfilled life to you!
Rich Criso
This makes me think of my son, age 14, who said to me last night, "Mom, I don't know who I am." I explained to him that that's normal for his age and didn't have the heart to tell him that it's a question that comes to us periodically until we are whole and some of us are never whole. I told him he'd have a clearer picture of who he is as he gets older, but few people know who they are at age 14. I know your poem is much deeper than that. :-) Good poem, Carole.
This is very thought provoking, and the rhyme and meter are excellent...the adjectives chosen project the imagery beautifully...A fine piece of work. Thank you for posting it! Michelle
This is a constellation glowing, dropping brilliant cut diamonds on
on the prairies of creation. "Who Am I" is a protean depicting of One that knows the mystery of Time.
An exquisite meditation on the nature of cosmic identity and destiny. In these lines the voice of the poet expands to echo that of the univese, creating a small glorious symphony of self and higher self. The sounds and sights and meanings are beautiful to experience.
Carole this is one of your best! A scintillating meta physical poem that asks those timeless questions we would all love to know the answer to. It is perfectly written, an outstanding piece! Kudo's!
A further collection of poems, many from years in the Middle East, but also the California San Francisco and Central Coast areas (Santa Cruz, Carmel, Big Sur, Berkeley, etc.).
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I was not part of the Den when you wrote this beautiful poem, but after reading you, I ask myself if you are still asking these legitimate questions. That you are an old soul, I agree with you. I am too. However, I don’t believe that YOU keep returning on earth. What you feel has been active on earth before you. Continue working on yourself, and praying inside yourself, in perfect silence, with your own words, you will realize that we are not only “matter” but an eternal spark on its journey. While on earth we are still attached to our origin by a silver thread. We are never alone. I wish I could write like you.
Congratul
Emile.ations,
and written with such
passion and a rhythm that
dances within my soul.
Lovely.
Amy Ramdass
Tami
Dan
Regis
Ron
Spoken like a true Old Soul!
Peace and Love,
Carolyn
Peace. Joyce
This is very intriguing. I love the questions that you ask. Never thought about the stars and meteors and so many other things you have so wonderfully written here. I love this poem This is going into my library. Thanks Carole, Fantastic thinker.
Tracey xoox(c :)
William .....Peace & love
Your talent shines like an old star ,..I believe your spirit
is very new!!!!
be blessed my gifted friend!
peace and healthy joyfilled life to you!
Rich Criso
This is a constellation glowing, dropping brilliant cut diamonds on
on the prairies of creation. "Who Am I" is a protean depicting of One that knows the mystery of Time.
I salute You, Poet!
Healthy Blissful Life.
Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU
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Reindeer
Love,
Eileen
Wonderful inspiring write.
Sandie May Angel a.k.a. Sandie Angel :o)