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Saturday 26 August 2017

Tell me about respect

Prompt respect for Poets United

I struggled a bit with this one but I managed to squeeze out a poem :)



Tell me about respect 

I took him to the attic of human virtues
In a dark corner, we dusted off some,
touched some. Than with glistening eyes
I softly cradled in the cup of my hand
the most dazzling of all…Respect


His eyes widened, looking puzzled
I picked up a mosaic sculpture
Look, there is a dark rough piece,
a petite pretty piece, a psychedelic
piece and a wicked wondrous piece


They are all valuable and fit in
the scheme of this stunning art
It’s the same with people
honour each one of them as
all have a place in the universe

Know that each soul
has a different purpose
some soften you with love,
some seep hope into your heart
some build on brokenness


Know that each soul
is in a different formative stage
one is like a caterpillar and the next
one sleeps in a cocoon of sorrow
one evolved into a blissful butterfly

If you soar the sky as a butterfly,
don’t look down 
on the caterpillar
you once were. Wouldn't it be
gold, to t
enderly land on its leaf 
and acknowledge each other 

We all matter, wouldn't it be
a wondrous, to ignore what divides us,
to find commonalities and connect.
Hold up your hands my friend

I pour in it my dazzling respect

32 comments:

  1. Respect is a two way deal, you must show respect to receive it yourself and accept that we are all different and others don't have to agree with us.

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    1. Totally agree with every word. I tried to convey that a bit but you said that head-on

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  2. I think I like the attic of human virtues...to counter this pandora's box we live in.

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  3. Love the message, 'each soul is potentially divine'. A beautiful write Marja.

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  4. Golly. I'm sitting here with tears in my eyes. I have gone with you to that tiny corner, picked up a living gem, and in it saw the entire world revered. After such a gift, I can only share it. Thank you.

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    1. I didn't imagine that it would have such an impact. I feel humbled. Thanks a lot

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  5. "If you soar the sky as a butterfly,
    don’t look down on the caterpillar
    you once were. Wouldn't it be
    gold, to tenderly land on its leaf
    and acknowledge each other"

    my favourite stanza

    Happy Wednesday Marja

    much love...

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  6. This was just glorious to read, the words falling on my heart like a soft summer rain. Sigh. This is very uplifting, Marja. Wonderful!

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  7. Ok. I think it's fantastic the way you "squeeze" out a poem. This one is so beautiful. It's message is so comforting, so full of wisdom and good spirit. I love the idea that "each soul is in a different formative stage," These words evoke compassion and love. I like this poem sooooo much!

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    1. Oh thank you so much I loved writing it but it was a slow slow squeeze.

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  8. Wonderful respectful poem and a gorgeous photo, you are really talented.

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    1. Hi Janneke dankewel. I am not as good as many of the others but with practice I will get there

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  9. Respect is a quality that is , sadly,lacking in today's society.
    I like the very clear message of your poem: don't look down on others, be kind and respectful to them. We all have a place in this world, we all matter; let's look for connection , not division.

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  10. "We all matter" - Very important truth. Knowing this makes us all wonders. I know. Visit a Shriner Hospital for Children.

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  11. honour each one of them as
    all have a place in the universe

    It is being fair in one's thinking! Very true Marja. All must be accorded their due respect!

    Hank

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  12. You have put it in a most tender, deep and respectful way....gorgeous!!

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  13. A fabulous poem. All heart. Love the photo too.

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  14. Hi Marja - wonderful ... love the thoughts expressed here ... we need to meet all at our mutual level, to acknowledge we all matter ...

    "Wouldn't it be
    gold, to tenderly land on its leaf
    and acknowledge each other."

    We can all help each other so much ... in so so many ways - wonderful poem - cheers Hilary

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  15. We are all caterpillars...some don't make it to the butterfly stage for many reasons but they are all potential butterflies..and..it is not in the nature of a butterfly to look down...they just look ahead !

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  16. "Know that each soul
    has a different purpose "--i think, nothing can be more powerful and more important than this line! What a wonderful realisation and shift in the way to look at life!Loved it, Marja!

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  17. Though you say you struggled, your poem flowed without difficulty. I found it interesting to look and see, exactly what I thought of as respect. Or what the word meant to me.

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  18. Filled with tenderness and love. I like the mosaic cup, and the butterfly and caterpillar reference. There are those who too easily forget where they came from. This is a delight, Marja!

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  19. "Know that each soul
    is in a different formative stage
    one is like a caterpillar and the next
    one sleeps in a cocoon of sorrow
    one evolved into a blissful butterfly"

    MOST EXCELLENT!!!

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  20. Butterflies in the attic of human virtues. What a wonderful way of seeing and saying you offer us. None of us are complete and we all have room for change. Really like your squeezed out poem,

    Elizabeth

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  21. I love the way you built this, verse by verse.

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  22. Excellent Poem Marja.. Respect is a two way thing.. And sadly today it seems to be losing its value.. Love and Hugs my friend xxx

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  23. Poem and picture go together so well. This is the verse that takes my attention:

    Know that each soul
    has a different purpose
    some soften you with love,
    some seep hope into your heart
    some build on brokenness

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Thank you!!