"And on those occasions,I desperately try to bottle it..." Don't we
all. Very nice write.
Always,
Deborah

To listen without listening. Effort without effort, live like a moving river, don't fight the river, a river never fights obstacles, it gently overcomes them without effort. Always finding its destination.

BEAUTIFUL POEM!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva

SO TRUE...THAT STILL SMALL VOICE...WHISPERS HIS ASSURANCES AND SEEMS TO DEPARTS, THEN WE MUST HOLD FAST AND TRUST...BELIEVING BY FAITH AS WE PRESS ON AND ENDURE. FOR WE KNOW, 'GONE FROM VIEW', DOES NOT MEAN...GONE. SO NICELY DONE AND APPRECIATED. THANKS FOR SHARING. LOVE AND BLESSINGS. JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS

This is so true, so deep in meaning, Dawn. I know the feeling all too well. Wonderful write! ~Hugs, Elizabeth

Very deep, Dawn, and easy to connect to in this crazy world. Hugs,
Sheila

I believe that never a truer word has been spoken than "they (the answers) reside within.

The problem "bottling it in" is that it need just a little shake and wham!!! you will be all over the place!

Georg

the ebb and flow, you've described it well

beautiful write,very straight, Dawn..and whatever happens,happens for good,that inner feeling is our strength..
best wishes....neerja

Excellent metaphors,in this superb poem, Dawn!

ET

Undoubtedly our external world view is shaped by the machinations of what's actually going on inside: the micro always affecting the macro. One person's reality is not another - two people in the "same" situation will respond to it differently, according to the inner landscape at the time... But watch out for the sweet-smelling perfume to re-appear, Dawn! It will trigger the memory banks to recognise that THIS is the happy place and time come to revisit - and, hopefully, stay! Neat write as always. xx

I know this feeling well. Excellent poetry. I share your frustration, as I too attempt to be okay with things as they are and accept life on life's terms. But then you look around and say, all is not okay. This house is on fire. And if I don't take action, I too, shall certainly be on fire.

I love the feeling of contentness when all seems ok..I am with you..wish it would always stay..but the searching in the soul is powerful..love this Dawn~
Christine

Exquisite, Dawn. Well done.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

No wasted words or motion -- just sheer perfection.

excellent! :D

Those feelings, like dragonflies and butterflies, are too light to bottle I suppose, but they bring such gifts that we are on the right path, at least for a morning ~
Blessings,
Christine

so well said-the fact that one soul searches means that they want to be and live well

I appreciate the images you present here Dawn. Very nice in deed. J'nia

Boy, can I identify with this one. Those feelings are pretty rare.

Souls searching, is the cleansing of the mind and spirit
that keeps the light burning within.
great write Dawn, love & peace be with you

William

I feel that way most mornings but when I hear the news of the world it evaporates and I'm brought back to reality.

Yes! I can be so thrilled with those moments, but I lament their brevity- and the fact that I can't share that view with loved ones who I feel may need them or deserve them more.
I just want to say, "Look!"
But there is nothing to see.
And the next moment- there is just oil- and the world is not OK.

Thanks for sharing.

John

In this poem you express so beautifully those fleeting moments when you are one with the world, and although the mood can evaporate the substance remains until the next time.
Peace to you Dawn, David

What great thoughts you placed on paper! Notice who is around you when the right moment happens. Notice where you are. Perhaps this is where you belong and these are the people you should be with more often. Amen

The answers rest within - how so very true, Dawn.

Very insightful write Dawn...we all must find our own answers and yes they are there within most of the time.
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