Kindred Spirits? Poem by Fay Slimm
Kindred Spirits?
Looking around at earth's varisome face
We often feel lost in the masses of souls
Who surround us with life which appears wholely
To differ, from race to indifferent race,
All seeming seperate, by culture and faith.
Yet when music or laughter lightens the heart
A medium is found of which we are part,
And which nothing on earth can displace.
Through looking deeper at what can combine
To produce kindred sense amongst all,
We would do well simple facts to recall
And forego any thoughts of 'yours' or 'mine'
We all belong to what's called humankind.
We have in common red blood in our veins.
Birthed by earth's mothers with strong labour pains.
What closer kindred could ever we find?
Filled with the spirit of dynamic life
Earth's populace breathes the same vital air.
Together we grieve when life's no longer there.
The loss is communally felt after strife.
Yet so is rejoicing, which is re-gained
When laughter and music cut through our dark
Misunderstandings - then friendships will spark.
With spirits thus kindled love can be unchained.
We as mortal beings, be us white, black, yellow, Catholic, Muslim, or atheist...have so much more commonground left to break...yet, ouyr fear of the differences, disallow us to take that pick, and drive it through the cement solid walls we continue to build in our psyche...and pass down to our children...tho' we tell them not to be that way...but it's our actions, that bleed deep into the veins of tomorrows leaders & societel influences.Your closing line is powerful....and spirits have been with us since God created life....but its open-end interaction, and flexibility, that we sorely need, on the part of us all, if we are to see some tangible indications of peace in our lifetime, and before we pass this very dim torch of co-existence, to our children. Another fine, thought provoking(as my rembling comment doth prove) offering, young lass! FjR
a wonderful wisdom of thoughts..well narrated and written..great poem.. Best Wishes, Ency Bearis
Hi Fay One of a kind we humans and so well put by the wisdom of your pen. well done. a good read as always. Regards Dave T
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I would like to translate this poem
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You pen this peace beautifully and ~FjR~ says so well as a commentary... so I just say in kindred spirit, touchingly, aroha Deana xx