poem: the peace of kindred spirits
beyond our struggles with sentimentality,
hubris, conceit, nostalgia; and subduing
our apathy, helplessness, and perverse
notions of suffering
manifesting our inner True Self,
coming to full fruition, joining
with others in the mutuality of belonging
together in authentic communities
coming to full fruition, joining
with others in the mutuality of belonging
together in authentic communities
realizing the deep knowing and peace
of meeting the other and connecting
as kindred spirits; two lost pieces
of a puzzle fitting effortlessly together
now the bigger picture beyond self
arising into relief and clarifying its movement
towards deeper and more inclusive
authentic, complementary wholeness
my deepest gratitude and appreciation
for you kindred spirits who see me,
and I, you, wounded healers all,
dear friends belonging in beloved community
Herb Stone
here&now working poetry
May 12, 2022
art image unattributed