Mirrors and Spirits

Born of sand turned to flesh and bone,
man, woman, child, old, newborn alike.
God creates within us mind, soul, spirit.
But we are created in His image, like Him.
A mirror is a physical object reflecting
whatever passes by--the outer part of being.

The mirror mirrors the mirror of life lived,

but mirror sees no inner essence of spirit or soul.
Yet, I may mirror for you what you want to see.
When my soul-thoughts are deep, unrevealed
God,. My Savior, is the only one to see it all.
You can't hide, don't want to hide from Him
Search Him out so that He may show you
the true image that is mirrored within you.

Susans Soul

© 4 days ago, Susan Langer      

Painting and Poetry

Artistic Comparisons

Painting and Poetry are much the same.
The painter creates an image to be seen.
Gazes turn to the beauty that talent created.

The poet weaves a painting with unique and
beautiful words and phrases plus artistry.
Read far and wide, heart beckons poetry.

Whether a connoissour of canvas and tapestry,
or one enamoured with poetic word artistry,
beauty surrounds each by seeking and sight.

Thus, two of a kaleidoscope of arts to celebrate,
used so one can ponder self, another or world.
Praise & Glory therefore to God, Creator of all.

Susans Soul

© 23 hours ago, Susan Langer    art • poetry • god-creation   

Mother Forgiveness

Mother forgiveness
hard to find within.
New flashbacks
Impede my pace.
Did you momma?
My mind says yes.
But my heart says
No. No. No? No?
Flashback real.
I forgive
You
Anyway.

Susans Soul

© 2018 Susan Langer   

Manipulation

Manipulation

I encourage you
To VICTIMIZE me
So that I can
Feel unworthy

The game I play
Involves setting
Up myself as
Well as you
To misuse me
And abuse me.

I can then say
“None of this
Is my fault!”
I’m a VICTIM
Of Circumstances.

© 1986 Susan Langer

From my Journal when first treated for childhood sexual abuse. © 7 minutes ago, Susan Langer    society • sad • family • anger   

Just Imagine

Just Imagine

Just imagine a world full of peace. No wars, no terrorists, no bombings or shooting. No violence of any kind against man, beast, or nature. Just imagine the world like this. Is it possible?

Not as long as the world is run by Satan and Evil. But just imagine it. Peaceful leaders, peaceful politicians, peaceful bosses, peaceful families. No infighting or abuse of any kind. Just peace and joy and happiness and rejoicing.

Communities that love other communities and share amongst themselves the resources each has. Just imagine no poverty, no discrimination, no evil competition.

Just imagine that we could live in the world like this. Is it possible? If we each try to impact one other person with kindness and love rather than indifference and hatred, it is possible. But the first step has to come from you.

You see, it's a mindset, an attitude, a life of peace. It's all inclusive. Will you join me? Doesn't it sound enticing? Don't you long for peace, happiness, kindness, joy, rejoicing? Who could show us the way? Could God show it to us?

Are you willing to risk coming to know God so that you can see if He and His Word are real, living in peace and harmony. Loving and unity are part of the equation.

Just imagine that you wake up tomorrow and find all this to be true. Just imagine. Can you?

Susans Soul...

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The Nightly Ritual, An Unspoken Memory

Today, I  take a risk and release my first chapter of my memoir as prose or something in between. I pray you will receive it well. Susans Soul
 ** Trigger Warning** for those abused.

Imprint of You

Imprint of You

Print your image inside my eyelids.

Let me not ere forget your beauty.

The sweet peach softness of skin.

Poetic and Mezmerizing Questions

This I found on Google Plus It's a 9 min video of the universe set to fabulous music/acoustics. I'm telling you don't miss this... it is mesmerizing. The question that came to mind is, if God created Heaven and Earth, did He create the universe and galaxies that we can view by special equipment and Hubble Telescope? And if He did, is there Biblical evidence-based scripture and verse please? Susans Soul

Flowers and Forgiveness

Flowers and Forgiveness

A difficult time as I watch my dying father.
3:00 am all alone except for your ragged breaths
Father won't live through the dark, starless night.
Coldness surrounds like a cloak of regrets, wishes..
Our relationship marred with alcohol and abuse.

Feelings of forgiveness flood my consciousness
from my inner soul like a river flowing downstream.
I know that You, Oh Lord, gave me gifts that night.
As the flood of forgiveness arrives, Rose of Sharon
embraces the death room, but peace replaces loss.
The rose of Sharon envelopes me with beautiful,
glorious perfume as your gifts from You, my Father.

Unsure how long Your perfume blessing remained,
but peace fell as a bridal veil with such grace.
Sweetness I felt and smelled as the perfume wafted
of You, my Rose of Sharon, my Lily of the Valley.
Your presence rested upon me that cold dark night. 
I listened for father's ragged breathing, hearing silence.
My Jesus took your breath and soul with Him that night.
I, left only with the sweet, sweet smell and Your peace.


©Susans Soul


Image courtesy of pexels.com

©  15 days ago, Susan Langer    love • jesus • sweetness • nature • death   

Paints and Pens

I've had a hard week but I was able to write a few poems during the turmoil. This poem is named "Paints and Pens." I hope you enjoy it.

Susans Soul

Old SoulThoughts in Image Poetry

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Old Soul Battle

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Old Soul Battle

Restlessness invades my soul
Soul peace absent, abdicates
Focus...breath in deep.
Focus...breath out slowly
Focus...breath in again
Focus...breath out again

Center, soul, center. Breath in
Why the restlessness? Breath out
Insecurity breeds restlessness.
Lack of control procreates as well
Recenter...breath in deeply
Recenter...breath out slowly

Old Soul seeking soul peace
Denounce soul distress
Center...breath in deeply
Fucus...breath out slowly
Image peace deep within
Center...feel the harmony
Center...feel deeper unity
Restlessness secedes
The battle won, conquered
Old Soul peace triumphs

©~Susans Soul~

In the Beginning...

In the Beginning...

I think I have heard that before...Oh, yeh, God said that in Genesis.

Hello and Welcome to Susans Soul Poetry where I would like to have you visit often, feel comfortable, and realize that some of my Old Soul Poetry may cause you to wonder or think or even disagree. Each person experiences poetry differently. Something that "speaks to me" may not "speak to you" the same way.