Multiplicity

A New Poem

One of the suits in the SoulCollage® deck is called Committee. I think of it as the suit of the voices in your head. These cards may be true for others, but they are more personal than archetypal. I have a lot of cards in this suit! I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the various parts of ourselves, and who is in control at any one time. And so…

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Multiplicity

"Which I is I?"
       -Theodore Roethke, In a Dark Time

The complainer in me
gripes about the 
latest set of symptoms.
Welcome in, whiner.
The critic shakes her head,
entirely sick of the whining.
Welcome in, judge.
The heartful one
catches a glimpse of
her grandchildren's pictures.
Welcome in, joyful one.
The tired one
sinks into the recliner,
unhappy about her
lack of energy.
Welcome in, sad one.
The appreciative one
looks at the early sunshine
spilling down the valley
and smiles.
Welcome in, grateful one.
Whoever arrives next
and takes over center stage,
may she also be welcome.
But who is it that is doing 
the welcoming?
Welcome in, welcomer.

My SoulCollage® Committee card - Twin Selves