I Am…
a kind heart, a ray of light,
a soul awake reaching new heights.
a word of truth, a harmonious sound,
a soft step protecting all that surrounds.
a searching eye across fields of gold,
young in mind, a body old.
a blissful life, a softening touch,
I am… and that is enough.
© Donna Donabella 2014
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I am adding a bit of poetry to my Creative Sundays. I am combining photos, collages and verse. I hope you enjoy these posts. This one was inspired by a challenge to think of ourselves as we look outside ourselves and observe who we are.
I am joining in with Poets United for their weekly poetry link up for poets who blog. Visit them to read some very lovely verse.
I am also linking in with the I Heart Macro meme hosted by Laura@Shine The Divine that happens every Saturday, and with Judith@Lavender Cottage who is hosting Mosaic Monday.
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Special Note: The monochrome photos are those of Hardy Hibiscus. In the Language of Flowers, Hibiscus (Mallow) means delicate beauty or sweet disposition.
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I leave you with a bit of a sentiment about enthusiasm. I hope you can capture your own enthusiasm in something creative. Feel free to download the photo and share.
All original content is copyrighted and the sole property of Donna Donabella @ Living From Happiness, 2014. Any reprints or use of content or photos is by permission only.
In just a few words, you say so much. Liked it, and the photos are nice as well.
Thank you so much for the visit and I am pleased you liked my poem.
To be – that should be enough, much like hibiscus flowers 🙂
Thanks Bjorn….as we realize this life takes on such a different feeling…blissful. Thank you for visiting.
That’s enough.
Exactly…thank you for stopping by today!
Such a lovely poem, Donna! And beautiful photos as always. So glad to see you at Poets United for the first time! Welcome 🙂
Thank you Loredana…it is through your model and all your wonderful poems that I finally have gotten here. I am so pleased you enjoyed the poem.
love the beautiful photos and rhythm of the lines….
I felt a certain rhythm of life flowing out of this poem and I am pleased you enjoyed it…thank you for visiting today!
I like your poem a lot – the rhythm of it, and the message, is lovely.
Oh Katarina how very lovely of you to say so….it definitely is a personal poem.
Dear beautiful Soul, I think you have captured the meaning in living. What a gift you have! Cheers….and happiness, Susie
Oh Susie I am blushing…you are so very sweet to say so. It means a lot as this was a very personal poem that flowed out from my soul. I hope you are well these days…I am thinking of you daily and keeping you in my most precious place of hugs!
You are right. It is enough.
Thank you so much Debbie.
Yes. A good place to be!
Indeed Susan and it has taken a while to get here…thank you!
Me too. Back in the striving who knew?
I believe it is enough 🙂 Well written!
Thank you so much ZQ. I am very pleased you enjoyed the poem.
Wow..I wish I could write like that…so wonderful… hug…
Oh Michelle my friend you are too kind…but I know I have read some beautiful poetry written by you as well! Hugs to you too!
lovely put!
Thank you for your lovely comment and visit today!
This is really lovely–I love its simplicity
Thank you Audrey. It seemed just a few words were enough.
Hi Donna, I like your black and white photos – very nicely done. Indeed enthusiasm and energy are important and help keep us going in the right direction. Have a great week!
Thanks Beth…so glad you enjoyed the pics…I find enthusiasm deep in my cells does bring so much joy to everything I do…I hope you have a wonderful week in your garden.
You have a way with words, love the poem. And the hibiscus is beautiful. Enjoy your new week ahead!
Thanks so much Eileen…I am glad you enjoyed the post. Have a lovely, peaceful week ahead.
Such a beautiful poem, friend….really, really beautiful.
Very sweet inspire…thank you that:)
-Jennifer
Oh Jennifer thank you so much for your sweet words my friend.
This poem has a very meditative feel, Donna. Yes…if we live as if “I am” is enough, our lives will be much happier, I think. So glad to see you in Poetry Pantry!
Thank you Mary…I am so happy to have joined in finally. Ah I suppose all the meditating I have been doing has spilled over to my verse…lovely. So glad you stopped by today Mary!!
Yes, to be has to be enough. I thoroughly enjoyed your poem, pictures and the spirit of the post. Wonderful.
Thanks so much Myrna….I am happy you enjoyed the spirit of the post!
I am taken with the poem Donna, it truly is lovely. The hardy hibiscus is putting on a great show in our neighbourhood too, I don’t have one but enjoy the ones around.
Thank you for linking to Mosaic Monday.
Oh Judith thank you so much…I actually have one plant that is late to bloom and I hope with all the very cool weather that it does bloom soon. Such an exotic looking plant in the garden.
Lovely images, Donna … in photos and words. Happy Mosaic Monday!
Thank you Snap. It was such a blissful post to create so it means a lot to me that it pleases others.
Pretty monochrome hibiscus!
Thank you so much Freda!
This is beautiful mantra ~ Thanks for sharing it ~
I had not thought of it as a mantra but it is, isn’t it Grace? Thanks for stopping by.
How beautiful, and yes- Enough! Just right! I loved the photos especially the mosaic with the reversed color on the frame. Very nice.
Thanks so much Sue. I had fun with that mosaic.
Very pretty post!
Thank you!!
Lovley poem and hibiscuses are always beautliful.
Have a nice day. 🙂
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Thanks for stopping by and I am glad you enjoyed the post!
Nice shots
Thanks Bruce.
Great poem. I like the message.
Thanks GL…so glad you stopped by to visit!
Lovely post.
Thank you Pat!
Beautifully said and written.~~Dee
Thanks so much Dee!!