Not All Wine Is Spilled

One is wise to cultivate the tree that bears fruit in our soul. - Thoreau

caress my body

usher me to somewhere's edge

hug my lonely soul

Author's Note

"The great art of life is how to turn the surplus life of the soul into life for the body." - Thoreau

Reviews

[Kelly Scheppers]

I've always been a hugger, and never the first to pull away. Our souls are like hugs that warm us at the most opportune times that we need them to. It's the inner voice we heed. Always good to see you, Pete. I hope all is good in your world, my friend!

[Pete]

good to see you too. all is okay although we're burning up in this summer heat - whew, stay cool.

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Very creative and warm. I loved the title a lot. Such a powerful and emotional heart shown with few words...

[Pete]

thanks so much for uncorking this one beren. hoping all is well in your world.

[Thomas W Case]

Powerful. You paint this scene well.

[Pete]

thans twc. hope all is well in your corner of the world.

[Ayesha Faiz]

Delicately powerful... Each line holds so much depth in so few words. There's a quiet ache beneath the softness, a longing not just for touch, but for understanding, for being seen and held beyond the physical. It's minimal, yet emotionally vast.

[Pete]

thanks for "getting it" and sharing rich thoughts.

[Ayesha Faiz]

Happy to review. Warmly welcome.

[Betty Hermelee]

this little poem says so much Pete, sorrowful, yet smothering the soul in warmth and bliss anywhere...very passionate as well, love it!
Warmly, B

[Pete]

thanks b. and happy fourth! always good to see you.

[Betty Hermelee]

Happy fourth to you!!!
Always a pleasure!!!
Warmly, B

[Chris Shaw]

How warm and comforting are your words Pete. Fuel for the soul. Very nicely penned. Hope you are ok in this mad world of ours.

Chris

[Pete]

we could use the comfort as things wax madder. aways good to 'see you' chris.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

love the idea of hugging a soul...much more meaning behind that than just hugging a body.
That edge is really worth standing on and we fall off, so what?

[Pete]

wisely and truthfully said. "One is wise to cultivate the tree that bears fruit in our soul." - thoreau

[ETERNITY]

OH! YEAH!
I was thinking it was Spill The Wine!!!
But that INTRO threw me off...
I love this song!

[Pete]

yes, great song. how could anyone not be happy hearing it?

[ETERNITY]

@Pete This is a good version! I like when people have fun without busting store fronts, throwing rocks, burning cars...you know, all that

[Buddhistboy73]

The simple yet effective nature of this poem is interesting......comparing wine with our lives....and yes, who knows what happens if we cultivate a "vine"...

I also love the works of Thoreau......good to hear this poem today....:)

BB73

[Pete]

thanks for uncorking the vintage of your thoughts bb73. thoreau had much to say about life and keeping it simple and meaningful.