Welcome to a brief discussion on the power of words! I will start by saying that my ultimate goal is that my poems inspire, reach, touch others on a soul level. Perhaps that is because I am drawn to giving of my heart which feels such thankfulness and also the desire to awaken in others the truth of their beauty and power. The Hafiz quote below states that yearning quite beautifully and also summarizes my past month, which has been challenging. Nevertheless, I give you two poems below to ponder. From me to you!
Given
We are given love to share
express,build and grow
We are given joy
to multiply, taste and impart
We are given the power
to heal, create and forgive
We are given life to live
may we use it well
Intent
Make of my intent what you will
take my desire to it's ultimate fulfillment
make manifest my dreams
and may their expression
be our delight
This is what I love about poetry and words in general. I love the moment when the words you read soak in and change you in some way, with either a new realization or absolute confirmation. Your thoughts and feelings, and yes, beliefs, are ultimately affected. Words are powerful agents of change, and this is awesome!
So as you read, stop for a minute and observe how what you are reading is affecting you. You might be in for a surprise.
I have included below a beautiful quote by Hafiz that I love. Enjoy!