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While Drinking from Your Soul

by Max Bouillet

Cupped palms dip deep
into the waters of my soul.
Droplets of my spirit water
drip from the thirsty hands
falling back into myself
while greedy lips
sip what remains
and I am swallowed.

diffused,
i loose myself
in tongue, throat,
and stranger’s soul
‘til what once was
is changed

and we become

cupped palms and greedy lips
dipping into another’s soul
and we drink
and we drink
until we all
become
one.

07/31/2003

Author's Note: This poem was inspired and written in response to Silent Echo by David R Spellman.

Posted on 07/31/2003
Copyright © 2026 Max Bouillet

Member Comments on this Poem
Posted by Quentin S Clingerman on 07/31/03 at 08:34 PM

Engrossing imagery! Intriguing concept! Reminds me of Jesus's prayer that Believers should be one even as He and the Father are one.

Posted by Chris Sorrenti on 07/31/03 at 10:25 PM

Ah yes, Silent Echo, one of my favorites of David's as well. I love poems that employ water in all its various guises as yours does, therefore a new favorite of mine of yours. Swim on bro!

Posted by Alex Smyth on 07/31/03 at 10:45 PM

I'll have to go read David's poem now, this one (to me) is a perfect Pathetic description. What an appreciative and tender expression!

Posted by Charles E Minshall on 08/01/03 at 04:38 AM

One must come up for air now and then. Good poem Max.....Charlie

Posted by Rachelle Howe on 08/01/03 at 09:16 PM

and in that singular unity, we see how substance overcomes normalcy (sp? :) ) and individual bias. well said.

Posted by Brian Francis on 08/01/03 at 09:50 PM

Gems everywhere in your library. Those nasty NM winds must have something in them. thanks for letting me see these things you do. peace --bf

Posted by Rommel Cruz on 08/02/03 at 01:29 AM

a new look at the give and take scenario

Posted by Jean Mollett on 08/02/03 at 03:22 AM

Hi Max, Just finish your poem, While Drinking From Your Soul. It's beautiful Max. Yes, if we drink from the water the Lord gives us, will never thirst again. From his well. Come closer aad believe in te Lord. Amen. Peace & Joy, Jean

Posted by Agnes Eva on 08/02/03 at 04:02 AM

yes i know this feeling.. of diving in, immersing. it speaks of the devouring power of relationship

Posted by David R Spellman on 08/02/03 at 12:22 PM

The gift that we all offer of each other in our outpouring of ourselves certainly helps us to join together as one. You have captured that process so well here in your own sharing of this beautiful creation. I am honored to have one of my own as the inspiration for this. Thank you!

Posted by JD Clay on 08/03/03 at 03:19 PM

This is an amazing, transitional piece, Max. An interesting take on the cycle of life. Peace...

Posted by Melissa Arel on 08/04/03 at 04:38 PM

WoW.. this is a captivating write! I'm impressed, Max. Awesome work! :)

Posted by Ken Harnisch on 08/04/03 at 05:05 PM

An ambrosia well sipped, Max..and well recalled in poetry...Bravo!

Posted by Philip F De Pinto on 08/04/03 at 07:58 PM

nice work, if you can get it Max, drinking this soul concoction, this something not readily available at any local bar.

Posted by Vimal Rony on 08/05/03 at 05:05 PM

How wonderfully brilliant.This is Amazing.

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