The Well Poem by Thomas Vaughan Jones

The Well

Rating: 5.0


Deep in the human heart there lies a well,
Holding our richest thoughts and dark desires,
And if we tend it wisely who can tell,
What quality of life the heart inspires.

If we can fill our souls up to the brim,
With purpose, knowledge, and a thirst for life,
Then we maintain a light that will not dim,
That guides us when our time is filled with strife.

If we cut off the spirit at it's source,
And drink the waters till the well runs dry,
Then this dull life will run a sterile course,
While all our dreams and hopes will fade and die.

Wednesday, July 16, 2014
Topic(s) of this poem: philosophy
POET'S NOTES ABOUT THE POEM
All is well. the liver survived. The gall bladder fled in ignominous defeat. Who needs gall stones anyway.
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Kassem Oude 16 July 2014

Dear Thomas, your poem is excellent in form and the most important is the content, it reveals sheer soul and a comprehensive man that has fathomed life and is happy.

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Adeline Foster 27 July 2015

Ah yes, a well or a honeycomb. Tis true. Read mine - Cicatrix - Adeline

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Thomas Vaughan Jones 25 August 2014

Diolch yn fawr David. Llawer iawn Rwy'n gobeithio y byddwch yn ei hoffi. Bydded y beirdd bendithio ni.

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David Harris 20 August 2014

Dai iawn, mae hwn yn ardderddog.

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* Sunprincess * 17 July 2014

........this is truly a secret of life and you penned it very nicely....hope you are feeling much better...and it's.very nice to have you back...

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Valerie Dohren 17 July 2014

So pleased you are well again Thomas, and delivering beautifully as always.

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