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You Can't Have My Spirit
by Pier Tyler → (All Poetry by Pier Tyler)
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It's not for sale!





My heart is open
Chips lay on the table
You can take a piece of me
But you can't have my spirit
That is mine all mine alone

Don't criticize, don't be mean
All you have to do is ask
I will give you a piece of my puzzle
To fit your puzzle
Isn't that what friends do?

If I give you my spirit too
Then I will be left with nothing
To be and live a balanced life
You need body, mind, and spirit
Working together for the better

There is no paycheck for arrogance
Even those with contempt have to grow up
You don't have to spew hatred
You don't have to live that way
There are many friends with open arms

So you have a few more trinkets than others
But what is your spirit saying about you
No matter how you dress it
If you are weak inside
You are weak outside

We all know trinkets come and trinkets go
You must speak to others
Not with what have
But with your heart
So, I'll be keeping my spirit, it's not for sale




Copyright © 2005 Pier Tyler. All Rights Reserved.   
My Spirit

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 Reviews of "You Can't Have My Spirit"
Reviewed by Edwin Hurdle
Reviewed on October 31, 2008
You are just simply amazing.You are an extemely talented writer and poet.Its an honor and a pleasure reading your poetry and I'm looking forward to reading more of your poetry.You have such a beautiful spirit and it shines through like the sun in your poetry where your words rises and sets inside the reader's hearts.take care

Edwin

Reviewed on October 24, 2008
Pier,

Your poems move me . . . you are a very deep and soulful writer!!


Hugs,

Lance

Reviewed by John Domino
Reviewed on July 22, 2008
Pier,
You have highly spirited talent!

John Michael

Reviewed by m j hollingshead
Reviewed on January 2, 2007
compelling

Reviewed on January 1, 2007

"You Can't Have My Spirit"

A most excellent enpowering write!
In concurrence, can give my all but that is one thing I cannot give
Everyone's spirit belongs solely to them.
Ahhh, this poem floats me right away...it is exactly the way I feel in my heart....hmmm every word is true.

Hats off again to you~love it!
From the Heart of an Artist Quiet Storm

Reviewed by Elizabeth Taylor (Reader)
Reviewed on November 8, 2006
A great deal of wisdom...

Elizabeth

Reviewed on December 25, 2005

Thoughts' developer and souls' striker.
"You Can't Have My Spirit" sings wisely with the voice of reason.

I salute You, Poet!


Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU

Reviewed by Mary Jean Reyes (Reader)
Reviewed on November 2, 2005
Nice thoughts... nicely written, too!

Reviewed on October 22, 2005
great spirit in this poem, great poeming Pier

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on October 17, 2005
Very well done Pier!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Dawn Richerson
Reviewed on October 17, 2005
well-done, Pier. what a message this carries. Dawn

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on October 17, 2005
Very wise. I sure found out that "material posessions" mean nothing. Thank you for sharing this offering, Pier. Love and peace to you.

Regis

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)
Reviewed on October 16, 2005
You could let God look after it, and keep it safe for you.
Yup. Some leave their treasures, whilst other go to theirs..

Reviewed by SHERRY HEIM
Reviewed on October 16, 2005
This is an excellent poem, Pier. Our posessions mean nothing at the end of our lives but our spirit remains with us onto the next phase. We cannot give away our spirit and no one can steal it from us. The trick is to never let anyone subdue it, either, for it is our spirit that gives us strength and wisdom. I really like this poem!
Take care,
Sherry

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on October 16, 2005
we can't have it but we sure can share in its wisdom and beauty ...

excellent poem!

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on October 16, 2005
Excellent poem and wisdom advice! Beautifully written! Good to see you posting Pier!

Love,
Eileen

Reviewed by William Bonilla
Reviewed on October 16, 2005
An excellent write ....Pier
Good to see you writing again

William .....Peace & Love

Reviewed by Sandy Knauer
Reviewed on October 16, 2005
Very nice!

Reviewed on October 16, 2005
Yup! I'm glad you are keeping your spirit! Good for you!

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


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