Encompasses A Whole Poem by Mark Heathcote

Encompasses A Whole

Rating: 4.5


Do our dreams leave impressions?
Like fossils leave-footprints
why count our possessions?
With others be—wolfish.

This life child is only
a recital, only
a prelude rehearsal
to another, full circle.

This is-part-of-a test,
that encompasses a whole
never made manifest
unto which we give our soul.



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Every permutation is connected-
from molecules to quarks and atoms
Isn't a mountain joined to a valley?
Roots and flowers are embedded in my soul.
Every star every-drop-of-water
has quenched mine and another's
tens of million others like mine before
it's that jewel seated in one crown
that singularity no one can define.
That transcends all technologies-
surpasses all organic biology
that might be as simple as water.
That permeates and infuses everything.
Every permutation is connected-
dark and light.
Every permutation is connected-
day and night.
Every permutation is connected-
birds of a feather.
Every permutation is connected-
every living thing is your soul brother.
Encompasses a whole
do our dreams leave impressions?
Like fossils leave-footprints
why count our possessions?
With others be—wolfish.
This life child is only
a recital, only
a prelude rehearsal
to another, full circle.
This is-part-of-a test,
that encompasses a whole
never made manifest
unto which we give our soul.

Encompasses A Whole
Thursday, December 26, 2019
Topic(s) of this poem: poem
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Soran M. H 26 December 2019

well done great poem, that is the nature of this life, thank you for sharing your lovely poem with us..10/10

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Mark Heathcote 26 December 2019

Thanks glad you liked it.

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Dr Antony Theodore 04 February 2020

Do dreams leave impressions? Like-fossils leave footprints Why count our possessions? With others be wolfish. beautiful poem dear poetfriend. explanations of the dreams lead us to psychological views. thank u. tony

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Sylvia Frances Chan 04 February 2020

The picture you added is a loveliest drawing, and a serene one with rainbow at the background. Excellent! This is the picture of a wonderful dream. I had no space left when I put that 10 Score, now you know about that. Even as a member, I have no much space to respond poems. A frustrating business when my response suddenly stops. You created brilliant poems, Mark. In all times thought provoking poems. You are a true endowed poet.

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Sylvia Frances Chan 04 February 2020

Indeed, this is part of one whole, no matter how you turn or twist, this is part of a larger whole, whatever it may be. A very thoughtful piece of poem. We do not live alone on this earth, we still form one whole with others. Beautiful logical thoughts in this direct hit. I greatly enjoyed this balanced poem. Thanks for sharing.your philosophy, Mark.Congratulations on being chosen by Poem Hunter as The Member poem of the day. Hurray! 10

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Mark Heathcote 25 February 2020

Many thanks. Sylvia so glad you enjoyed in and the picture.

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Mark Heathcote 25 February 2020

Many thanks, Sylvia so glad you enjoyed it an the picture.

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Kim Barney 04 February 2020

Very nice, Mark! Congratulations for the selection as MPOD!

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Kumarmani Mahakul 04 February 2020

CONGRATULATIONS! This is a nice poem chosen as the poem of the day. I have already read it earlier. This is my revisit to this poem. Thank you very much for sharing this.

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Savita Tyagi 04 February 2020

Marvelous poem. This life is never whole untill we give to the one manifested in our soul..... Congratulations for a well deserved place.

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