tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2733812559283418635.post3335694727789162048..comments2023-09-08T09:45:10.235-04:00Comments on Coffee With Hallelujah: MY COUNTRY: Hallelujahing my the BEING of my truth whateverRuth Schowalterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03106140875246572230noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2733812559283418635.post-91453355665783714212014-11-22T10:47:11.132-05:002014-11-22T10:47:11.132-05:00Dearest Darlene, thank you so much for sharing you...Dearest Darlene, thank you so much for sharing your soul poem with me.... Our journey exists as long as we live...isn't that right? How wonderful to be on this path with you through art and thought.Ruth Schowalterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03106140875246572230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2733812559283418635.post-7775178416953764382014-11-20T19:05:01.143-05:002014-11-20T19:05:01.143-05:00I think asking yourself what is "country of ... I think asking yourself what is "country of self" is like asking who am I and what is my purpose in this lifetime? I am still seeking the answers to all of your questions so I guess that makes me a seeker. I am seeking the meaning of soul, heart and mind through art...through learning, sharing and teaching what I have learned each day in my everyday life...Seeking my reason for being...I wrote this poem 11 years ago and I think it sort of answers the qquestion of the who what and why of 'me'.<br /><br />IF I AM ALLOWED<br /><br />If I am allowed only one freedom, let it be freedom of thought; <br />for then I will never be in bondage.<br /><br />If I am allowed only one teacher, let him be wise; <br />for with wisdom all things are possible.<br /><br />If I am allowed only one feeling, let it be love; <br />for then I too will be loved.<br /><br />If I am allowed only one companion, let him have compassion; <br />for then I will learn to be compassionate.<br /><br />If I am allowed only one vision, let it be a rainbow; <br />for then I will know the glory of all Gods colors.<br /><br />If I am allowed only one touch, let it be that of a baby; <br />for then I will know life goes on.<br /><br />If I am allowed only one gift, let it be a book; <br />for then I will have the knowledge of others.<br /><br />If I am allowed only one weapon, let it be words; <br />for they are the most powerful instrument on earth.<br /><br />If I am allowed only one smell, let it be the earth after a rainfall; <br />for then I will know there is a place for me.<br /><br />If I am allowed only one sound, let it be a bird singing; <br />for then I will know life is beautiful.<br /><br />If I am allowed only one hatred, let it be of ignorance; <br />for then we will all be equal.<br /><br />If I am allowed only one desire, let it be to pass on what I have learned; <br />for then I will know why I am here. <br /> <br /><br /><br />Darlene Sperberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10842207296309478132noreply@blogger.com