Innocence is the face of a baby born
So also that of a person reborn
Each one has faced the struggle
To show up in the world
In their painful journey of birthing & re-birthing
Gut wrenching twisting and turning
Courage and surrender both have shown
To be able to breathe
And cry a cry of relief
That innocence has known survival
Not a scent of the vices of the world
The purity if they wish to retain
The reborn must keep the intent
To be alive & born to new moments
To die to each that has gone by …
We are blessed with many rebirths
In this lifetime alone
As much they make us weep & cry
Smile to welcome each one with joy
Note: This poem was first published on Dec. 11, 2015, when I was about 3 months into my blog on WP. The 4 bloggers that read it that time had felt so very precious to me. The poem itself was an emotional experience in response to a curious remark sent my way. Today this poem called me back as if to check in how and if it still fits with me. I felt it natural to share it again with all my new blogger friends.
This post is a contribution to ForgivingFridays on ForgivingConnects, a blog by Debbie Roth who profoundly teaches the art of letting go.
i really love this and i’m glad that you reposted it, as i hadn’t connected yet, the first time you wrote it
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Your comment makes me very happy 🙂 Thank you very much.
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Whoa! What a wonderful piece. thank’s for sharing.
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That gave me a smile 🙂 Thank you.
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Reblogged this on John Cowgill's Literature Site.
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Thank you!
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You are welcome.
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I really enjoyed this, I think I recognized myself in this. I’d like to think so. The weeping, crying and joy are all familiar.
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I can believe you recognize this 🙂 You see life at the simplest and most magical. That’s profound innocence I think.
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Thank you Infinite. I am starting my day with a positive vibe from this. ❤
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P, this is a beautiful poem, and I love this reminder that each of us are actually reborn many times in our lifetimes. We always have the opportunity to learn from our pain and struggles to begin again with a pure heart. Thank you.
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True Shelly, these opportunities come as pure gifts and as if no choice. They teach us how to recognize our own purity and then it is up to us to retain it. Thank you for your thoughtful comment always!
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I like your content yous write about and so true we are reborn many times in this lifetime which speaks of awakening and ascending. I really don’t do this but if you are up to the challenge follow the link.
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I am grateful for your recognition of my work as that describing of awakening. I have saved the link you shared and would love to contribute if I become certain of my blog schedule. I have been uncertain about the timing of posts lately. Thank you for your kind visit.
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Profound & insightful analysis ,
Lovely piece of write!
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Thank you very much!
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Beautiful capture of the sheer innocence, the emotions every being goes through. I feel really connected to this. Thanks for sharing, pragalbha..
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Thank you very much Deepika for your thoughtful comment.
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Rebirths, what a great way to express the our many life changing experiences. 🙏🌹
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Thank you, I am glad you think so. Some events change life so completely.
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I’ve been rolling the word innocence around in my mind. I picture looking always to see love everywhere you look (and finding it)
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I can agree with the effect of innocence that the feeling of love becomes expansive. Thank you for sharing your thought.
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Hmmm … nice one! Die as needed but remember to take a re-birth!
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Thank you for your thoughtful response. To me the process of death of a kind and rebirth happens without a choice as if, but then it becomes important for us to keep the process alive and continuing if we were to retain the positive effects.
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Nice poem. I really like the comparisons made here.
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I am very glad. Thank you for your visit.
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I love the way you express it, reborn or rebirth. Many times over we do this, every time we have a fresh start turn a new page to start again, another chance is a rebirthing of ourselves. We start again in all innocence.
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I am glad you see the process. It is both an event and intention I feel. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
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so true and so profound!!! I get to know that, realise that I thrive to be innocent!!! the only thing we bring with us when we are born…and gradually let it go…totally unaware of it… I want that innocence that came along with me from my mother’s womb!!! Thank you so much for making me realize that!!!
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I am so glad you found this of value. That innocence is precious. Some life events as if brings it without a choice and then it comes because of our intention and willingness for it. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
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I am reborn in gratitude each time I read your lovely words Pragal, not sure if I was an original, I would wish that I were, but sharing your joy with you always ❤
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Your thoughtful and beautiful comments are always a deep joy. Thank you so much!
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Wow so powerful that i am speechless.
I liked how you semaid gut renching…
Birth -rebirth as long as we learn the right way to be along the journey.
Very profound i am speachless
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Thank you my friend. This poem was a deep emotional expression that had helped me look at life events in this particular way. It made me happy to know which words you liked, as each word was an experience in itself for me as the poetry was happening.
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Oh. I felt there was a different emition to each verse, and it summed up life on my levels. You write beautifully
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Thank you 🙂
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Poignant musings on innocence and the cycles of life around rebirth and loss. Thanks for reposting it.
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Thank you for reading deeply and appreciating.
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My pleasure.
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Wow.. this really resonated with me dear Pragalbha , The Earth at this moment is going though her own twists and turns in her re-birthing process, and your eloquent words to described a depth of wisdom from your soul the essence many of us are experiencing right now..
“To be alive & born to new moments
To die to each that has gone by …
We are blessed with many rebirths
In this lifetime alone…..”
So true.. May we continue to be reborn anew in Each MOMENT of NOW.. as we let go of the past and its conditioning and Dream and Breathe into BE-ing our New Earth…
Love and Blessings Dearest friend.. ❤
Sue ❤
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I feel absolute peace and joy reading your profound response on my poem. The poem called me back to take a read and as if look within. I did wonder why and decided I have a new beginning yet again and I should check in if I am holding the purity of innocence well. I enjoyed you holding the mirror to how our planet is going through similar transition, it brought to awareness the expansiveness of this process. Much Gratitude and Love.
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Big smiles dear friend.. Have a wonderful peaceful Sunday ❤
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The many layers of innocence and rebirth Pragal is deep, intense and the stark contrast between the two.
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Thank you for reading my poem deeply.
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Beautiful shade dear P.
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It was beautiful there 🙂 Thank you.
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Love this💕
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Thank you for your kind visit.
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Beautiful. Words and picture. And you 💕
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Thank you Val for your very kind comment!
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Beautiful. ❤
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Thank you 🙂
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You’re welcome!
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I’m glad that I read this! A re-birth indeed in innocence 🙂 and how wonderful to reflect on that right now!
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Your comment gives me a happy smile 🙂 Thank you very much.
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I’m glad you repost this poem. I agree with you about the birth and rebirth. I experienced many rebirths. Thank you for sharing.
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Thank you so much for sharing that you relate. Life becomes so much more amazing and beautiful with these experiences.
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Yes, exactly, Pragalbha! Thanks again for your post.
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This has so much depth, so much soul in it! Thank you for this post, I cherish the advice within your words!
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Your kind comment gives me such contentment. Thank you!
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Beautiful poem! And a profound theme.
I’ve discovered people are immensely interested in the theme of rebirth. Back in 2007, I posted on Dylan’s lyric, “He Not Busy Being Born Is Busy Dying”. Eleven years later, the post still gets a few hits nearly every day.
Of course, I’m pretty sure Dylan wasn’t thinking of rebirth as the moment by moment dying and rebirth that is necessary for living in the present, but I still find it curious how much interest there is in his lyric.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful poem.
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Thank you for sharing your wonderful thoughts regarding the topic of rebirth. Surely this is an interesting topic for all those who contemplate and live life deeply.
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I like how you connected birth and rebirth in your first stanza!
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I am happy to know that Frank, thank you!
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Every moment offers the chance for rebirth. Thank you for this reminder, Pragal.
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I used the reminder back from you in this moment Magarisa 🙂 Thank you!
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Mutual gratitude is a wonderful thing. 🙂
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Yes….so relate to this!👍
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Some life events do give us a rebirth of a kind, thank you for sharing that you relate!
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Yes they do… 🙂
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Thank you so much for sharing this with us. It is definitely relatable.
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I am so happy that you relate, thank you Moushmi 🙂
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Thanks for reposting this Pragal. Can so well relate to it.
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I am very happy to know that, Thank you 🙂
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You have a very beautiful and deeply spiritual blog.
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Your kind words make me feel very content and happy. Thank you.
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Peace
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Innocence reborn…an innocent heart could create such beautiful poetry Pragal! Loved it ❤️
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Thank you for your beautiful visit my friend.
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Such profound thoughts! I loved the comparison. It must have been a beautiful experience to visit it once again and revisit the wisdom of your composition.
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It was interesting to visit my old self yes 🙂 Thank you very much for your kind visit.
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And to think that was beautiful back then and is still beautiful now
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Thank you so much my friend.
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your most welcomed
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I am running out of adjectives to describe how incredible your poems are. This really touched me. I do believe that pain and joy almost go hand in hand, and to feel one, you have to keep feeling the other.
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Oh thank you so much Laura for your wonderful words of appreciation! 🙂
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Oh Pragalbha, what a beautiful and profound poem. To me, forgiveness is a natural way to remind us that we each are innocent in the depth of our hearts. You are courageous and so committed to share your gifts. I’m honored to include this in tomorrow’s Forgiving Friday’s post. Thank you for contributing it! I love it. Blessings, Debbie
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I knew you would love this poem and see it for what it is 🙂 Thank you very much dear Debbie fr all the love and appreciation always.
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ps – I think the photo is from your son? Beautiful!
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Thank you for asking Debbie 🙂 My husband clicked that photo of mine.
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Oh wow, that’s so cool, Pragalbha. He’s really talented 🙂 Love and Light to you both.
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🙂
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It is beautifully profound and very deep, thanks for sharing 🙂
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Thank you so much for visiting here, the poem is close to me heart 🙂
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obviously that comes across, thanks for sharing 🙂
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This poem definitely wearrant being reposted so your newer readers are introduced to it.
It was amazing.
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That make me very happy 🙂 Thank you very much.
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