I am
the wind in your hair
the salt on your lips
the shiver up your spine
no I am not
the divine
or too much wine
or anything sublime
I am
that fine silver thread
that unwinds in your head
uniting everything instead
I am
nature
and nurture
kindly concern
I thrive in your heart
deep within
evolving despite sin
some try to bury me
but kindness can liberate me
so simple to set me free
coz I am
innate
endless
unlimited
I am
a resource
resilience
compassion
you know me
but not immortality
until you unite unconditionally
aroused 
Wow love it.❤️
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I also really like that fine silver thread, bravo!
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beautiful images (K)
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I want to be all that you are to many, unseen yet felt with such strength and love. Gosh Kate, this one really sent shivers up my spine, your imagery was spellbinding.
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Aw, stunning… really lovely Kate.. it brings me peace and a sense of solitude
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The best of (I) I’ve ever read 🙂
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Kate this was exquisite! I just loved the opening lines. 🙂💕
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Where would we be without compassion?
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Such wonderful poem
Ah! grace! hope we all find it within.
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…”the fine silver thread” … I love that phrase. The last stanza leaves me with something to think about!
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Heart full of love and kindness in your lovely words dear Kate. I AM all this until we unite unconditionally and become ONE. Too good.
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I am
the man reading
smiling
clearly, you look at yourself clearly & record it well here, Kate.
I am
happy to start my day
here
with you
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Great flow of words! Yes kindness can liberate us…🤗
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PPS…I thought you were writing about grace and then clicked on the link and saw the prompt was from someone named Grace.
I’ve reread your poem and I’m still thinking about grace…because grace and mercy bring about peace, kindness, civility, unity, harmony, respect, honor…etc. 🙂 And we need to have all these with other humans AND with nature. 🙂
More HUGS!!! 🙂
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This is so beautiful! You’ve captured grace! You exhibit grace! Thank you, SweetKate!
Oh, when I see the grace and the gratitude in the world, it makes me so joyful and hopeful! 🙂
(((HUGS))) 🙂
PS… “Where grace flows, mercy thrives.” – Ikechukwu Izuakor
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I have “collected” quotes for years and they often teach me or encourage me, etc. 🙂 And I enjoy sharing them. 🙂
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The start with a stunning image and the ‘I am..’ its an awesome poem.
‘some try to bury me
but kindness can liberate me
so simple to set me free’
Feels very good to read this.
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Yes. You always touch the heart. Thank you for sharing the words of wisdom 🙂
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Ah! I really love this, sweet Kate. This embodies the goodness in you. ❤️
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I really like what you did with this one. The pauses to explain throughout work really well. Nice ending.
Dwight
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Just reading the title relaxes me. Such a beautiful post. Thank you Kate.
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Had to look up what a koan is. Now it is even more interesting!
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kindness can liberate me
so simple to set me free
Love it all, but this part, most.
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It’s really good this. I am what I am. I will be what I will be. (That’s a quote not sure if they’re one or two quotes).
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Love the message of identity and unity with nature. There are many lessons to be learned – kindness, resilience and compassion. Thanks for joining us.
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Uniting with compassion is just what we need to do. Awesome.
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I’ve just finished reading Derrick’s lovely post, and now I’ve read your exquisite piece…. wow Kate… I’m set-up for a gorgeous day (after this fog clears, and the sun comes out)…xx
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I am grace!
Indeed, very well written Kate.
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This is such a beauty of a piece. So eloquent and heartfelt. I love this!
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yes I agree with you there, cheers to a very small but a merry coincidence then! 🙂
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it is actually a koan … so love is key but not …
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vow! I think you and I have written for the same entity today for the dverse prompt haha a merry coincidence..
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had to read yours Jay before commenting … close but far 🙂
thanks for the thought!
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Beautiful poem, Kate! Reading it, I find it easy to be a little less cynical about human nature.
Take care. Cheryl
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