Essence: A Poetic Odyssey of the Spirit

By Sarah Waggoner

Essence is a collection of poems reflecting on the influences and obstacles that leave us with an option to rise from the ashes of personal tragedy, or be blown away in the wind. Through the author’s abstract observations humanity is linked to the inhuman, painting nature in a way that demonstrates the connection between the spirits of humanity and the Earth. The book portrays how the forces of life and death affect the human soul, bridging the gap between the realms, and building the foundation of who we are along the way. The book speaks to Nature’s spiritual inspirations that allows us to push forward and grow. Essence is a true odyssey of the elements that shape our character; building or breaking our hearts, weakening or strengthening our spirit, and forever shaping our soul.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Sep 23, 2019
• ISBN: 9781796057553

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Essence

A Poetic Odyssey of the Spirit

Sarah Waggoner

Copyright © 2019 by Sarah Waggoner.

Library of Congress Control Number:   2019913405

ISBN:       Hardcover                   978-1-7960-5757-7

                 Softcover                     978-1-7960-5756-0

                 eBook                           978-1-7960-5755-3

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The views expressed in this work are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the publisher, and the publisher hereby disclaims any responsibility for them.

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Rev. date: 09/20/2019

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Contents

Note from the Author

Nature’s Being: Invoking Humanity among the Inhuman

Sweet Lily

Season’s Might

Here Comes the Storm

Leaves Falling from Trees

Lightning Strikes in the Distance

No Fall

Winter

Burning of the Storm

World up in Flames

Winter’s Night

Inner Storm

Life’s Harsh Blows

Rain’s Heartbeat

Sad, Slow Sprinkle

Demented, Drenching Deluge.

Distraught Downpour

Seductive Showers

Peaceful, Playful Patters

Nature’s True Souls

Nature’s Command—Haiku

Night’s Cry

Mystic Sunrise

Night and Day

Moon Rising

Starlight

Night’s Divine Absence of Light

Loss

Why, Hello, Moon

Hope of the Rising Sun

Her Light, His Night

Moon’s Crooked Grin of Light

Soul’s Heart: Bridging the Gap between Life and Death

Love’s Duality

Life

Gray Hope

Lover’s Bloom

Mania Within

My Celtic Bear

Blazing Daze

Deluge of Passion

Splintered Spirit

Soul Mates

Hell within Me

Moon Flower

Unseen Disease

Your Everlasting Love

Free

Death

Ending

My Willow Tree

May 5th

Night Owl

Forgone Soul

The Ground’s Unanswered Prayer

Winter’s Ghosts

Doom

Spirit’s Hope: Illuminating Life’s Vast Genius

Dragon’s Flame

True Sight

What Lies Within

Soul’s Embers

Cyclone Within

New Year

Fog of Fate

Soul’s Hourglass

Alone I Roam

Love’s Flood

Moon

True

Dragonfly

Light of Fortitude

Spirits of the Night

The Light among the Dark

Funnel of Time

Souls’ Counterpart

Though I Walk

Alone

Life’s Trek

Desperation

Withstanding the Storm

Standing on Opposite Sides

The Noose of Life

Time

Phoenix Spirit

Obstacles of Life

Note from the Author

Writing is like family. It will always be an integral part of me. The pages are long-lost siblings, and the ink is the blood that binds us. I hope you enjoy the spirit that has bled upon these pages.

To those who took a look at the soul embedded here and encouraged me to share—some gaining headaches and sprouting tears from the strength of their conviction colliding with my stubborn incertitude—I truly thank you!

This book exists because of the family, the friends, the mentors, and the loved ones that read, edited and motivated me through the years. Know that I love you all.

I dedicate

this book to my children, Connor Riley and Rylen Mae. You are my most precious gifts and greatest inspirations! Never lose sight of the beauty and wonder of life; it’s this gloriousness that will give you strength when the darkness falls.

Nature’s Being

Invoking Humanity among the Inhuman

Sweet Lily

Sweet Lily,

Please help me.

Sweet Lily,

Please show me how to be

As strong as your beloved trees.

Please heal my heart

For it’s being torn apart.

Sweet Lily,

Please save me.

Precious Lily,

Even when my heart is covered in frost,

I find it easy to get lost

As your magnificence becomes embossed

Within my mind’s eye, initiating the defrost.

Beautiful Lily,

Your wonder lasts for eternity,

For I can feel your maternity.

Fierce Lily,

You give me