Contrarian meets the crowd
And they like him. Patrick

its seems despite itself....or wherever it was dropped here.....your soul can hide.....but not really....its kinda out doing its own thing showing up in an art form....in nature.....well something like that.......very very cool poem. ~ Morgan

Don't we all do that Jude, search for our hidden souls? A poem worth reading and thoughts worth contemplation.

the mystery of the undeniably felt though the witness and action of the unquestionable unseen - like looking for the spark of life itself - or, indeed the seat of the soul within the carbon it's housed in. I guess the synapses DO come closest to revealing the flight of the spirit which can take on so many different forms and material (dis)guises in order to express its many facets. And it's a bumpy ride of discovery those springs take us on when they decline to coil! :)) I like the way these couplets converge to illuminate your (hidden) lettering of meaning, Kartero. pinKrollsroyce Kate xx

searching - like a dog chasing its tail, it can be endless, you do have a way with words.

like the new bio pic - very professional

...and with all that, u still find time to write...

Beautiful write! The words are fantastic,evoking vivid images. I was especially drawn to:'eyes blinded by sight.'
Many times, what is in plain view, is the most difficult to grasp, see,or understand.
Continued success~
Barbara J. Henry

Jude, you always have a clever way of explaining the mysterious in words. Great! ~ Sara

Every now and then I read a poem that says something completely different from anything I have ever read before. This is one of those peoms. Excellently said....

Chip Bergeron

Judging by your new picture...a gentle soul
I see...but of feelings, so diverse you are
of your poetry!!!

Lady Vivian

You paint an abstract picture of words that draws the reader in as you awaken thought, Jude. Thank you. Love and best wishes,

Regis

Beautiful and intriguing .... 'eyes blinded by sight' ..... wonderfully discriptive.

Donna

Or one trying to unhide their own soul.... you write on the pulse of humanity, Jude.. always...

In Spirit,
Bear

,,,sad to think one does not use it's given talants~ (love your new bio photo)

Beautifully flowing, transforming poetry ~
Blessings,
Christine

I was entranced as I read this poem. Entranced because of the pure artistry you bring to the light each and every time you compose your work. You are good, but that is saying the obvious. This is poetry. Pure poetry.

Whoa! It THAT you, man? Handsome devil . . .

A dream essence of searching for their hidden souls
Delightful poem reading of neuron scrolls ~ Jude your new
photo has captured your light in a handsome aura.
Lady Mary Ann

Your couplets create a moment of intrigue before sending my thoughts off into a vision of completion. Suggestive lines that make the reading fun. LOVE the new pict, you look stunningly handsome in a James Bond kind of a way.
Take care,
Sherry

Hey Jude,
Wow, I love how you coupled these lines in this poem. Brilliant! Each couple could be a poem in theirselves. My favorite line is the last one:

"reading parchments of neuron scrolls

searching for their hidden souls"

So ancient, yet so alive. So relevent, nothing denied.
In conclusion, I believe that you are in bloom!
Keep on sending us this master poetry, you will be destined to be known as An American Writer of the century.

As always, I love reading your poetry and this latest profile pic is a winner for sure!!!!!!!!!!

Peace, light and love,
Amber

Jude: I seem to stumble in and out of here only upon rare occasions, but it's obvious that you are still one of the best around. duke larance --the drugstore cowboy poet

Trying to read this with the title in mind...Care to illuminate my darkness? I am intrigued.

Extremely good imagery, jude -- well done.