One and the same

sorenbarrett

Fire and water, air and earth we were all one before our birth then return to dust
Poles of a loadstone, positive, negative a direction shown that we must trust
I north you south, different words in wind from nature's mouth at center we meet
Hydrogen, oxygen together, lightnings spark, rain drops, stormy weather cold and heat
One another we repel, chemical bonds held together in the same shell chafe
Enemy and lover in one form, through all time a resurrecting storm that's safe
Race of creation, religion or nation, all men and women are made as one
Whether plant, animal or man since time began, all life equal under the sun
We are all waves that nature saves in her constant recirculation
As the living turn to dust and steel becomes rust all subject to regeneration

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  • nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson)

    the endless cycle

    • sorenbarrett

      Thank you Norman for the read and comment. Yes indeed it is and in it even opposites fit and become the same.

      • nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson)

        much enjoyed my friend

      • Teddy.15

        There are not enough stars in the universe to show my heartfelt gratitude towards these magnificent words in this magnificent poem. Kudos my dear sorrenbarret 🌹

        • sorenbarrett

          You are far to generous my friend for you kind words that are deeply appreciated

        • Paul Bell

          Got it in one.
          Doesn't nature do a great job, giving us life for a time, and replacing us when our time is up.

          • sorenbarrett

            Thank you Paul for the review and comment. Yes we are recycled nothing lost all contained within the cycle. Your words are most appreciated

          • cellinic

            Well-done, beautifully penned, with reserved emotions and reverberating ideas...

            • sorenbarrett

              Thanks so much Cellinic for the read and comment it is most appreciated and valued

            • soheil khodaparasti

              If you put the first and last lines together, “Fire and water, air and earth we were all one before our birth then return to dust … As the living turn to dust and steel becomes rust all subject to regeneration,” then you arrive at the conclusion that nothing exists in isolation and that all life is part of nature's ongoing process of renewal.

              • sorenbarrett

                An excellent observation Soheil and most appreciated as is your read and kind support.

                • soheil khodaparasti

                  Thank you so much for your kind words.

                • Lorenz

                  Nothing is lost .Everything is transformed .We are all part of the carbon cycle .

                  • sorenbarrett

                    That is it friend or foe, in all our diversity and opposites we return to one. Thanks my friend

                  • orchidee

                    Good write Dust, erm, SB. lol.

                    • sorenbarrett

                      Thanks so much for the read and comment Orchi

                    • Kevin Hulme

                      The Cycle of life. A fine, thoughtful read.

                      • sorenbarrett

                        Thanks for the read Kevin it is most appreciated

                        • Kevin Hulme

                          My Pleasure.

                        • Tristan Robert Lange

                          Soren, what a thoughtful piece. I especially loved the metaphors throughout...the opposing poles, the meeting at the center, and especially "We are all waves that nature saves." They give the poem a beautiful sense that we're all part of something far greater than ourselves. Really enjoyed this, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️

                          • sorenbarrett

                            Thank you so much Tristan I deeply appreciate the depth to which you went in interpreting this piece.

                          • Goldfinch60

                            Very good words soren. When we regenerate may be to love for all.

                            Andy

                            • sorenbarrett

                              Thanks so much Andy for the read and kind words of encouragement and support they are appreciated my friend



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