the presence within

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    the presence within

    i look to the heavens for hope
    and the snowflakes
    fluttering in my eyes - striking my face
    say silently...
    inside

    i search the books for wisdom
    and each  page
    riffling past my eyes - drawn by my finger
    quietly speaks...
    within

    i search into life for knowledge
    and the days
    drifting passed my eyes - playing on my mind
    say gently...
    i am here

    i look to the church for God
    and my heart
    searching the depths within - hears a voice
    peacefully say...
    it is I

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    countrypoet commented on the presence within

    11-26-2009

    Well done! You have created a beautiful and inspiring masterpice filled with great insights.I really love this poem.

    Stryx

    11/27/2009

    Thanks again CP

    icu2 commented on the presence within

    11-09-2009

    Oh, so lovely and reverently written. I wish you could hear me. I am speaking in a whisper....I love this...

    Stryx

    11/10/2009

    It was not meant to be reverent. The answers we seem are within us - not in an organization. [love your moniker]

    stellar commented on the presence within

    11-06-2009

    Oh I think this is my favorite in your poem...This is thought provoking...Philosophical as well as poetic...

    Stryx

    11/06/2009

    All answers are within.

    SavVySam commented on the presence within

    10-31-2009

    Fantastic!!! I love this...It is carefully crafted with wisdom and loving intent! Your whispers at the end of each stanza really add to the dramatic effect visually as well! "10"

    Stryx

    10/31/2009

    It came without rewrite, as I have side - in a Church parking lot.

    mamasan commented on the presence within

    10-30-2009

    Your words are gentle but potent and make God come alive for me when you tell us you hear a voice peacefully say... "it is I". You have just caused me to once again visit that place in my heart . Thank you for your kindness and wisdom. Amen

    Stryx

    10/30/2009

    If you noticed the only capitalized i was the last one. Glad you enjoyed it.

    Poetry comes nearer to vital truth than history.

    Plato (BC 427-BC 347) Greek philosopher.

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