AUTHOR STATEMENT:
My poetry looks to positively explore human potential, with an emphasis on love, spiritual growth and self awareness. It is very important to me that my work remains as open, accessible and as simply expressed as possible. My influences vary from the great traditional English visionary romantics through to the distillation of thought and leanness of expression offered by the Japanese haiku tradition, the shining examples of Rilke and Gibran – as well as (being a fully committed free verse poet…) the later technical breakthroughs achieved by leading Scottish concrete poets Ian Hamilton Finlay and Edwin Morgan.
WHAT THE CRITICS SAY:
“To write and sell poetry at a profit these days is a minor victory and a major achievement. Scott’s words gently unlock and force you to face and look at the world with a little more optimism. There are moments of deep joy and others, which take your breath away with simple incredible honesty”
G. White
“Scott Hastie’s verse is sympathetic, humanistic and positively affirmative. Accessibility is the touchstone of all Hastie’s output. The spiritual element in his writing is clear.”
G.E. Jones
“Scott writes meditative, reflective poetry that is steeped in the traditions of English verse. Concise and richly evocative, he should be widely read.”
R. Godwin
“Via an invisible gilded chain of perception, Scott Hastie generously leads us through an enthusiastic re-invention of the possibilities of new experience. His inspired words bestride the world with such ease, touching the deepest sensibilities of human beings everywhere.”
Sahar Tavakoli
YOUR COMMENTS
Elizabeth on New Poem – Passing…
An elegant and deep reflection, almost too much to take in. One needs to sip it, slowly, like an expensive wine.
Elizabeth
Robin on New Poem – Passing…
How well you write of that need to love and be loved Scott. I like to think too that the more you love the more will be your reward.
Myrna on New Poem – Passing…
Beautiful. We can all find peace in love.
Colleen on New Poem – Passing…
I’m ready for some kite flying.
Wendy Bourke on New Poem – Passing…
The close on this piece is incredible. Brilliant writing!
ZQ on New Poem – Passing…
Excellent!
Sherry Marr on New Poem – Passing…
I love the blanket upon blanket of selflessness…….beautifully done, Scott.
Magical Mystery Teacher on New Poem – Passing…
We are all needy, and what we need is love. Happily, it is not too far away from any of us.
Bev on New Poem – Passing…
…”runaway kites caught up in a state of being” … So many moments in life are like that. Much to think about in this beautiful poem, Scott!
Magaly Guerrero on New Poem – Passing…
Endings can be a terrible thing… or not, depending on how one has danced the Wheel, and what is expected.
Gillena on New Poem – Passing…
Have a nice Sunday Scott
Much love…
Rommy on New Poem – Passing…
There is a strong sense of comfort and piece throughout the work. It would not be out of place on a memorial.
Ayala on New Poem – Passing…
Beautiful and thoughtful piece! Love it!
Mary Kling on New Poem – Passing…
I feel the acceptance, the contentment, the readiness for death.
A calm poem on a subject not easy to address.
Sanna Rivzi on New Poem – Passing…
This is so incredibly beautiful!❤️ Especially adore; “Blanket upon blanket of selflessness,nestled now securely in the glowing casket of your soul.Where, deep therein forever,lies the warmest and truest of dividends.”
Jae Rose on New Poem – Passing…
Wonderfully captured moment and sense of being
Julian on New Poem – Passing…
Again I’ve taken great pleasure in reading your writings.
Fran Horsley on New Poem – Passing…
Scott, glad you are ‘at it’ again.
Cheers Fran
Micki Peluso on New Poem – Passing…
Dear Scottie, this latest treasure describes my life and feelings so well that had I your talent, I might have written it.”Nestled now securely
in the glowing casket of your soul,” leaves me with the most vivid imagery and much to to ruminate on. Your works always leave me with a sense of peace. For that and more, I thank you.
Marieta Maglas on New Poem – Passing…
An inner, personal peace within to open the ”doors” of those souls that need the light of God; spreading the Word of Christ, gathering the courage to do it, praying hardly enough; waiting for the prize of salvation, being armed with righteousness in the ”storms of being”, searching for the best ways to spread the word, unveiling and detaching the ”blanket” of badness, that badness that always is caused by the selfish attitude. We pass so quickly through this life…Wonderful poem- thank you for sharing it.
WP Newnham on New Poem – Passing…
Heartfelt, touching and gentle release- Well Done…
Paulos Ioannou on New Poem – Passing…
In reply to kapardeli eftichia.
Very good Ευτυχία. Ωραία μετάφραση. If interested in poetry you may want to join Poetic Imagination. I am the “owner”.
Paulos Ioannou on New Poem – Passing…
Scott, you continue to do right. I especially like this stanza. Keep it up.
An embrace
Of perfect peace
That never fails
To usher in
Its own mysteriously
Unforeseen reward.
Rev Robert P. Mitchell on New Poem – Passing…
As always, Scott, your poems touch the soul. “Passing” speaks to all of us “run away kites” that there’s more to life and death than biological realities. Thank you for your beautiful thoughts and words. We all long for:
An embrace
Of perfect peace
That never fails
To usher in
Its own mysteriously
Unforeseen reward.
Thank you.
Sunaina Sindhwani on New Poem – Passing…
Oh Scott,wonderful poem. So deep within,please do keep it up…Thanks,regards Sunaina
Neena Sharma on New Poem – Passing…
Wow…What an insightful subtle poesy…What a passing, Scotties Sir…; chasing desires after desires, fruitlessly mindlessly wandering from one to another…At last, man yearns for that eternal Quest for Truth, knowing and perceiving the divinity reverberating within oneself, nestling within our contours…The Lost Pristine Pure attributes of the Soul; viz. Love Peace Purity, Bliss.
Indeed a breath taking Thought provoking Marvel…So poignantly depicted and expressed, touhing one’s soul. Alas…The sad Truth of life unfolded!
Thank You for the poignnt though provoking share…Loved it!
Looking forward to more creative marvels down the line…
Loved the lines…
Blanket upon blanket
Of selflessness,
Nestled now securely
In the glowing casket
Of your soul.
Where, deep therein forever,
Lies the warmest
And truest of dividends.
Salutations to your glowing/Shiny Soul!!
Divine Greetings and Regards
Neena
Eric Erb on New Poem – Passing…
Only more mindfulness.
Love this, Scott. It’s a bright spot
Light, balanced against the heaviest.
Blessings to you
Lu Ann on New Poem – Passing…
That was beautiful, Scott and I can so easily relate to it.
Thank you for sharing.
Sumana Roy on New Poem – Passing…
This is beautiful.”The lingering presence / Of love”…Hope all can feel this in these troubled times…
Bekkie Sanchez on New Poem – Passing…
I agree with Timoteo, the first 3 lines are a haiku and the rest is more goodness. There are too many good lines to mention but the last stanza is wonderful. You made death less scary and more comfortable.
Carol Zielinski on New Poem – Passing…
What a beautiful and timely poem! In just a short amount of words you get right to the heart of the matter. These are feelings we all share!!
Timoteo on New Poem – Passing…
I think the first stanza is poignant enough to work as a poem by itself. (Sometimes less is more.)
Bryan Ens on New Poem – Passing…
Indeed, desire fulfillment is much less rewarding in the long run than selflessness.
B.K. Mackenzie on New Poem – Passing…
Such a beautiful and thoughtful piece. I never never read your work before. I will read more, I can feel the calm of your soul…bkm
John Lysaght on New Poem – Passing…
Time passes, but need not pass us by as fruitless and lost. Seeking peacefulness, a calm, through selfless acts of kindness, love, will
penetrate the soul and pollinate a sense of worth and fulfillment.
Lisa C.Miller on New Poem – Passing…
The poem is elegant. Put together very well. The ending is powerful. The words are moving and powerful. Beautifully put as always.
Amaya on New Poem – Passing…
I agree how devotion can be a solution. Fine poem, my friend.
Lily on New Poem – Passing…
This poem is philosophical, poignant and haunting. Great work. Thanks for sharing.
Kaykuala H on New Poem – Passing…
Blanket upon blanket
Of selflessness,
Nestled now securely
In the glowing casket
Of your soul.
The good that one did would be registered in the minds of those who shared such ideals!
Hank
Lynn on New Poem – Passing…
We are fragile, needy, fraught with fruitless following of desires but if we learn to love selflessly…well, therein our soul is blanketed with peace. A good passing, I think.
Grace on New Poem – Passing…
Lovely ending Scott ~ Thanks for sharing ~
Lynn on New Poem – Passing…
Simply beautiful!
Dee on New Poem – Passing…
This brought me peace after losing my son. You have an amazing way with descriptive writing to reach ones soul. I have never read a piece of your work, that I didn’t love. Like all your readers. Thank you once again.
Efitchia Kapardeli on New Poem – Passing…
Hello Scott,
Wishes for success my friend
Amazing poem from your heart
Thank you very much for your kindness.
Congratulations on mature and sensitive writing
I TRANSLATE YOUR POEM IN GREEK LANGUAGE:
ΠΕΡΑΣΜΑ
Πέρασμα,
τόσο συχνά άκαρπο
μέσα από όλες τις πόρτες
της επιθυμίας της ζωής ,
τόσο λεπτεπίλεπτης , μακρινά βραβεία
που περιστρέφονται και μας πειραζουν ακομα
Όπως οι χαρταετοί
που τρέχουμε να προφθάσουμε
σε μια υπαρκτη θυελλα
που αυτό μόνο με την προσοχή
μπορεί να γίνει.
Ω, για το τέλος
σε τέτοιους αγώνες.
και με ευγενική αφοσίωση
ερχεται ακριβώς αυτό.
Μια αγκαλιά
απολυτης ειρήνης
αυτό ποτέ δεν αποτυγχάνει
για να εισέλθει
στην δική του μυστηριωδη
απρόβλεπτη ανταμοιβή.
Καλυμμενο απο το καλυμα
της ανιδιοτέλειας,
φωλιασμένο τώρα με ασφάλεια
στο λαμπερό βάθος
της ψυχής σου.
όπου, βαθιά εκεί μέσα για πάντα,
είναι το πιο ζεστό
και αληθινό των μερισμάτων.
Η διαρκής παρουσία
της αγάπης
κάτω από το εύθραυστο,
απαραίτητο περίγραμμα όλων μας.
Sreeja Harikrishnan on New Poem – Passing…
Thot purge on New Poem – Passing…
Selfless love… death… this works at so many levels..
Sarah on New Poem – Passing…
The fragile, needy contours – lovely image.
No a saint Augustine on New Poem – Passing…
I’d like that first stanza tattooed on my palm, please. I need the reminder. Your poem is so sweet and kind-hearted. Thank you for sharing this!
Ω on New Poem – Passing…
“Twist and tease still,
Like runaway kites” … This and the last two stanzas are my favorite parts.
Petrujviljoen on New Poem – Passing…
Indeed, death is not an ending. You wrote it well!
Marina Sofia on New Poem – Passing…
Particularly liked the ‘fragile, needy contours’ and the somewhat unexpected ‘blanket of selflessness’ (to me a blanket feels like suffocating, while obviously you have thought of it protecting, enfolding, cocooning).
Jennifer Wagner on New Poem – Passing…
Your close is gorgeous!
Bev on New Poem – Passing…
…”the embrace of perfect peace” … what a beautiful expression. A wonderful and evocative poem.
J.T. Smith on New Poem – Passing…
I just read this, your new poem. it is saturated by vitality and secrets of a more balanced existence. So do continue to push the threshold of our dreams.
Drew Clausen on New Poem – We are all prophets…
HELLO FELLOW Prophet. What a great idea of writing this is. BARD, storytellers, songwriters, and poets. We are all seeking Knowledge in the greatness of wrotes. And words show the prophetic thoughts of one individual. So in saying everyone can be a prophet great or small in knowledge of words they speak or write even sing or play. All of this is a rhythm of life in written thoughts for future prophets to read and to seek their own meaning in the knowledge of life through the words written by us the present prophet’s, bards, storytellers, songwriters, and poet’s. As we reviewed the past prophet’s of writing in these areas of life. I will not name them all because all one has to do in go to any book and find them there waiting in life. So once again congrats on a PROPHETIC WRITING OF WORDS OF LIFE.
Shane T on New Poem – Passing…
Hasting to pass the gates… Brilliant!
Drew Clausen on New Image Library at Ephesus…
NICE PICTURE
Drew Clausen on New Image – Paradise island hopping in the Seychelles
NICE PICTURE
Drew Clausen on New Poem – Passing…
GLAD to know you are still writing great poems. This I know it takes time to find the right words for great poems. And I know you was working on them to make sure they are great. So Congrats to another great poem.
Barry D on New Poem – Passing…
This is a beautiful, eloquent send off… ever mindful of our finite nature…. but not only that, but also a joyful declaration of entering the great sleep.
Sarah Russell on New Poem – Passing…
“…In the glowing casket / Of your soul.” Wonderful line, Scott!
Jane Dougherty on New Poem – Passing…
Strangely I don’t see death in this poem, simply a renunciation of striving after goals that once obtained lead onto others. We live on a treadmill of satisfied and unsatisfied desires. Peace comes when those desires cease to have any sense. I very much like the message in this poem, selfless in everything is what she should become.
Misky on New Poem – Passing…
That last stanza is powerful. A nice, tidy ending.
Xenia on New Poem – Passing…
A beautiful poem Scott and so full of love in the way of a true seer ☺
John Rachel on New Poem – Passing…
“The lingering presence
Of love
Beneath the fragile,
Needy contours of us all.”
Love the closing lines. Brilliant poem!
Kim M. Russell on New Poem – Passing…
Love the lines:
‘Twist and tease still,
Like runaway kites
Caught up
In a storm of being’
and
‘The lingering presence
Of love
Beneath the fragile,
Needy contours of us all’.
Bjorn Rudberg on New Poem – Passing…
The image of death as can be a hopeful one, of quiet and a home for the soul. A lovely poem, that make me think that death is not the end…
Gayle Walters Rose on New Poem – Passing…
Love your last stanza which holds the truth that I observe…lovely, Scott.
Vinita Agrawal on New Poem – Passing…
Wonderful! Love the lines about the best dividends residing in the soul. You have a knack for uncovering the deepest truths of life through your words, Scott. That’s what makes your work immortal. I could come back to this again and again.
Munia Khan on New Poem – Passing…
Life itself can take a refreshing deep breath through a poem like this one, Scott! Absolutely amazing work.A real pleasure to read. Thank you very much for yet another finest creation. Very inspirational and full of positive vibes. I love it.
Don MacIver on New Poem – Passing…
“Blanket upon blanket
Of selflessness,
Nestled now securely
In the glowing casket
Of your soul.”
I love those lines, Scott! Such poignant pause I experience visiting to engage in your words, always.
Don MacIver on New Poem – We are all prophets…
Your title and nine opening lines say so much, Scott. Beautifully expressed! I will revisit this one often. Warmest regards.
Don MacIver on New Image – Paradise island hopping in the Seychelles
Another gorgeous location on this Earth you have traveled to Scott! Love that water color!
Don MacIver on New Image Library at Ephesus…
Remarkable structures. Such a fascinating time in history. Thank you for sharing this Scott!
JT Smith on New Poem – Passing…
The finality of death does not equate with me. i have difficulty in accepting it. i know it’s the end or rather a new introduction to the afterlife. “Passing” is elegantly stated with the colours of emotions displayed. Life should be experienced fully as does this poem. Scott, continue to grace our white stars with a touch of divine class. I believe the future will offer us more opportunity to relish the sweetest, slightest of ordinary love.
Laura Bailey on New Poem – Passing…
Beautiful observations of life’s eternal passages brilliantly told.
Thank you, as ever, so much for sharing your thoughts with all of us.
Mahnaz Mohafez on New Image – Library at Ephesus…
Simply Wonderful!
Mahnaz Mohafez on New Poem – Passing…
This is our grand mission in this world: To be wise and spread words of wisdom.Thanks for always doing so, Scott Hastie! I enjoyed reading such a thought-provoking poem.
Annell Livingstone on New Poem – Passing…
A thoughtful piece…
Shari Le Kane Yentumi on New Poem – Passing…
Dear Scott,
This poem, Passing, speaks of the kind of transcendence that mindfulness lends in both state and trait modes, overcoming distractions peacefully while purposefully being present in the moment with selfless joy. Your wisdom is astounding.
Shari
Aria Ligi on New Poem – Passing…
This piece works in love and then the finality of death with not only a melancholic thread, but glints of love that what lies beyond is hope not a slide in the drear that most fear.
Secondly, it is tightly written, which give it a punch so that readers may mull over it, ferreting out the nuggets that lie within.
Asesh Datta on New Poem – To live a little…
Live and let it not be in reverse as evil.
This moment is so vast and still little we know about it
Death is pleasant and journey of this life if measured
Flower blossom only to wither away after bearing seed
Thanks for the nice words and take care.
Regards
Asesh Datta on New Poem – We are all Prophets…
No doubt we are prophets. So are our surroundings full of fragrance, beauty and music.
Yes, we are mystics, with eyes shut, praying for humanity and all living beings.
Are we not saints meditating for the truth to reveal its unbound journey?
God is within me and in every one of us.
Great poem. Regards
Yvonne Fan on New Poem – We are all prophets…
Philosophical and also heartfelt.
A pleasure to read it! Thank you, Scott.
Nayanna Chakrbarty on New Poem – To live a little…
Your poems are beautifully crafted.
Alice Pan on New Poem – We are all prophets…
Your poem bring the wonderful feeling to the reader!!!
Chester Patton on New Poem – To live a little…
I enjoyed this deceptively poem… I’m still meditating on it. Take good care. Cp
Lu Ann on New Poem – To live a little…
That is a very nice contemplating piece.
John Thomas Dodds on New Poem – We are all prophets…
Carol Ruth Simon says it all, well crafted Scott.
Carol Simon on New Poem – We are all prophets…
My Thoughts on ‘We are all Prophets’ When I consider a poem, I start first with the title and ponder there for a bit and this title causes one to ponder. A poem is a thing not just to be read and enjoyed, but to be studied and reflected upon and ‘We are all Prophets’ by Scott Hastie is one such poem. It is profound and reflective in its aspect, deep and meditative. My favourite type of poem is one that provokes deep thought and reflections on life itself because isn’t that what a poem is supposed to do? Cause you to think? A poem can also soothe the soul and be itself a thing of beauty.
The beauty, for me, in this poem lies not only in its rhythmic flow but also in its meaning and in the imagery used to convey that meaning. I couldn’t help myself at the use of the word ‘filigree’. I did a double take on that one. It shifts the mood of the poem [at least in my mind] into an ethereal dimension [I also happen to like the word ‘ethereal’, by the way]. I am not sure why, but that is just how I responded emotionally to ‘filigree’.
I think when you are working with an art form that is as condensed and compact as a poem, words pack power and this one certainly does. It captures the very style and essence of the poem itself – light and delicate in style but woven with meaning. In other words, the poem itself is a filigree.
Another element of this poem that stood out to me is its title, ‘We are all prophets’. Something about that resonated with me that we not only foretell by deciding our destinies but we also forthtell by allowing the lives that we lead to tell a story, “To leave telling traces/Of ourselves” [2nd Stanza].
Hastie has also outdone himself in another little poem titled, ‘To Live a Little’ which to me is either the first or the second chapter or companion poem to ‘We are all Prophets’. I find it to be a little bit more cryptic and I like cryptic. I mean after all what fun is there in a poem without having to decode and decipher meaning. I like a poem that creates a sense of wonder and puzzlement and ‘Live a Little’ does that very much. I ask myself what does the poet mean by ‘the angel’s/Enigmatic smile’? I appreciate the fact that I must sit a while and have a think until its meaning is revealed to me mayhap by finding other clues within the poem itself or possibly by reading other poems by that poet or maybe even by reading the poet’s bio or something external that might offer up some sort of insight.
I read on further to the verse that says, “And such/Are all our hopes, /Freer to flower/Brighter still/When no longer clad thus”. Whew! Okay, let me pause for a bit, here. I do detect a certain existentialist pronouncing [doctrine] here and throughout the rest of the poem as well – in fact, in both poems. Is the poet also hinting at the frailty of man, clad in his mortal shell by use of the word ‘flower’? I do not want to read too much into it; I have gotten into trouble with that before, but the word ‘flower’ does trigger those thoughts or that symbolism, for me. The operative word, here, being ‘me’. It certainly speaks of an ending reality and a shift into another existence – a sort of transcendency, if you will. Love it! I love me a well-crafted poem. The sage is alive and well. Poetry is still alive and well!
Review by Carol Ruth Simon, Indie Author/Poet @ TheWordsmithie.com
Unber Shafique on New Poem – We are all prophets…
This is beautiful, especially the opening lines. The end, of course, is very remarkable.
Unber on New Poem – To live a little…
To live a little we have to die a little. This sums up life. Beautifully written, Scott.
Jacqueline Williams on New Poem – We are all prophets…
So lovely.
I know just how you feel about leaving a mark. When my mother died I realised there was nothing left of her. A huge empty space grew in my heart and I swore that would not happen to my children. My children’s homes are filled with me in the guise of paintings, drawings, poetry, journals written just for them and now I’m writing novels.
I adore this poem for it speaks volumes to my heart. thanks JAQ
Peggy Woods on New Poem – To live a little…
Beautiful poem regarding the movement of our soul through this life into the next. I really liked it!
Fran Horsley on New Poem – Every new day…
I love this poem. Your poetry is Inspirational Scott and as I commented before you are definitely a Wordsmith. Whatever you do in your search and living for Spiritual truths, please keep sharing and never Stop writing. Bless You.
Fran Horsley.
Sahar Tavakoli on New Poem – We are all prophets…
I always enjoy reading your wonderful lines. always full of love and original feelings, so authentic and peaceful.
Jeff Witcher on New Poem – We are all prophets…
This is such a beautiful poem! You are very gifted. A very poignant message.
Emanuela Zanchi on New Poem – We are all prophets…
Such a touching poem!
Dale E.Manolakas on New Poem – We are all prophets…
A very moving poem
Lisa Roche on New Poem – We are all prophets…
Beautiful..
Adolfo Rico on New Poem – We are all prophets…
So the Prophets have come down the mountains. Ergo we learn from accumulated knowledge humanity shares with all. Keen insight of the human mind in this poem. Job well done. Tip of my hat to you Sir!
Aamir Yousaf on New Poem – We are all prophets…
Nice…
Commander Rajesh Nair on New Poem – We are all prophets…
Peace be with you Scott Hastie, extremely prophetic choice of words…
Jeff Witcher on New Poem – We are all prophets…
I love your poems
Aria Ligi on New Poem – We are all prophets…
As always Scottie reminds us with such lyrical quality about the intrinsic things in life.
In his passage:
“Thus do all our lives
Become
An enduring tapestry
Of pointed moments,
Albeit seeded with loss,
The ache of which will pass
Whilst such sweet emotion
Remains.”
You can feel the meter flow, which is what all good poetry is about, for it breathes while at the same time effusing meaning.
Caron Kamps Widden on New Poem – We are all prophets…
Loved your new poem. True words, feeling more this way as life marches on, there’s a kind of peace that comes with living through the trajectory of life. Happy Writing! You’re very good, indeed:) Caron
Harvey Sagar on New Poem – We are all prophets…
I love the depth of emotion expressed in this poem.
Janene Marie Richardson on New Poem – We are all prophets…
What a beautiful way to express prophecy – peace to you Scott and I would love to read more of your work. Janene Maree (The New Switzerland Project International)
Shari Le Kane Yentumi on New Poem – We are all prophets…
…like tattoos of lingering sorrow that fade in the light of tomorrow.
Magical Mystery Teacher on New Poem – We are all prophets…
I’m sure all of us have dealt with “the absolute truth of raw emotions” at least once (but probably many times).
Kaykuala on New Poem – We are all prophets…
Etched on our heart,
Left behind, Radiant
As pathways to tomorrow.
One finally gets to see some designated guide-
lines to towards wanting to resolve the stalemate!
Hank
Bryan Ens on New Poem – We are all prophets…
Oh indeed, we want to be remembered long after we are gone…but will we be remembered for good or for ill… Or will we be remembered at all?
Paul Scribbles on New Poem – We are all prophets…
Pebbles of light in the pond of life…eternal ripples.
Totomai on New Poem – We are all prophets…
Indeed, Scott. Our voices need to be heard at times, as well as our own prophecies.
Elizabeth on New Poem – We are all prophets…
I too, believe we are prophets fueled by the energy to create and contemplate our existence and its meaning. Finding meaning in that doing.
Elizabeth
Beckie Sanchez on New Poem – We are all prophets…
We all want to be remembered. Life is so bittersweet but we only go around once.
Colleen on New Poem – We are all prophets…
We are surely stitching our stories together, and much intersects. Thanks for this word weaving.
CC on New Poem – We are all prophets…
The whole thing is beautiful, but the stanza that most resonated with me is this one:
“Thus do all our lives
Become
An enduring tapestry
Of pointed moments,
Albeit seeded with loss,
The ache of which will pass
Whilst such sweet emotion
Remains.”
In a season of deep loss right now myself, I certainly hope to find that the ache will pass and that nothing but sweet emotion will remain. Such a beautiful thought. Thank you.
Julian on New Poem – We are all prophets…
I enjoyed reading this piece, Scott.
Gillena on New Poem – We are all prophets…
Yes we weave by trust, acceptance and hope.
Thank you Scott
much love…
Sherry Marr on New Poem – We are all prophets…
I resonate with leaving traces of ourselves behind……. Maybe why we write more as the years go by and time grows more finite…….. A beautiful poem, Scott, as always.
Bev on New Poem – We are all prophets…
True. When we’re gone, what remains is in the memory of those whose lives we’ve touched along the way. Beautifully written!
Ayala on New Poem – We are all prophets…
Just as lovely to read it again 
Mary Kling on New Poem – We are all prophets…
Prophets of our own existence — I really like that!
Sumana Roy on New Poem – We are all prophets…
I have seen life as enduring tapestry of pointed moments…so beautifully put…
Anna on New Poem – We are all prophets…
Beautiful insightful words.
Edit on New Poem – We are all prophets…
Beautiful, very inspiring poem!
Imelda on Whoo! Hoo! – One million…
Congratulations!
Imelda on New Poem – We are all prophets…
Lovely and poignant words.
Hilary Dawe on New Poem – We are all prophets…
I was quite taken aback by the poetry on your website – your work is sublime, and seems to reach so deep into the human condition to truths that belie all our existences somehow. I honour your creative process, dedication and productivity and your ability to complete the cycle…
Nivedita Yohana on New Poem – We are all prophets…
I read your beautiful poem and the emotions flowing through the poem really captivated me. The opening lines of the poem are really stunning when you ask rhetorically ” We are all prohpets of our own existence” indeed! I really love the idea that you compare life to an “enduring tapestry” woven with various hues intricately and ‘intimately’ that we all have to endure ” The absolute truth…Of raw emotions”. I indeed look up to you so reverently for the fact that despite the pain, suffering and yearning which is inevitable there is always a sense of that eternal hope, optimism, dream and a promise of a “Tomorrow” in your being which is of course reflected in your works. I really needed this today to cheer me up and gather my strength and be reminded of your sweet and powerful energy that has been nourishing me. Thank you so much.
WP Newnham on New Poem – We are all prophets…
As heartfelt and prescient as always
Xenia on New Poem – We are all prophets…
Beautifully written Scott, I love ‘the filigrees of real meaning’ and the raw emotions etched on our heart as ‘the pathways of tomorrow’
Jason on New Poem – We are all prophets…
A beautiful example of how economy of words, carefully chosen, is inversely proportional to the profundity of the sentiment relayed ~peace, Jason
Bob Mitchell on New Poem – We are all prophets…
Your poetry touches the heart, and reflects your gentle, loving nature.
Thank you for your uplifting words.
Banu on New Poem – We are all prophets…
I think we are somehow living in the past present and future tenses, woven together in our story narrative of a “one life”
Dr Jelka Samsom on New Poem – We are all prophets…
Being in touch with our “raw emotions” is no easy thing for us “civilised” people of the 21st century….reconnecting with these emotions and finding our true individuality makes us all “prophets of our own existence”, indeed!! Beautiful, as ever, dear Scott!
Marina Sofia on New Poem – We are all prophets…
Goodness, these verses are so beautiful:
Amidst the endless sway
Of needs and desire,
Delicate patterns made,
Filigrees of real meaning
I wonder though, at times, if filigree might be too delicate, too subtle a pattern, and that’s why so many of us miss it and go with the endless sway instead…
Glenn Buttkus on New Poem – We are all prophets…
To take your well-stated premise a bit further, after we acknowledge that we are spirit that uses a body (not the converse), that as cosmic entities we are much more beautiful & powerful than we give ourselves credit for, or even are aware of–then hell yes, we can acknowledge past lives, and accept our own blueprint for each life we live.
Ayala on New Poem – We are all prophets…
Lovely poem!
Thotpurge on New Poem – We are all prophets…
Prophets Of our own existence… Yes. absolutely!
Arcadia Maria on New Poem – We are all prophets…
Beautifully written.
Mark on New Poem – We are all prophets…
I guess we are all prophets, Scott. I hadn’t looked at it that way before.
Frank Hubeny on New Poem – We are all prophets…
I liked the idea at the end that the truth of our raw emotions are pathways to tomorrow.
Grace on New Poem – We are all prophets…
Love the ending words Scott ~ May our paths be bright with seeds for tomorrow
Gayle Walters Rose on New Poem – We are all prophets…
I love these poignant words, Scottie: “Thus do all our lives/Become/An enduring tapestry/Of pointed moments,/Albeit seeded with loss,…” A very meaningful write…thank you for sharing.
Sanaa on New Poem – We are all prophets…
lovely
Bev on New Poem – We are all prophets…
I love the phrase “pathway to tomorrow”. I enjoyed your beautiful poem!
Bjorn Rudberg on New Poem – We are all prophets…
I hope we can be the prophet of our own existence… I find that way to many spend their time being prophet of others… forgetting themselves. Great thoughs here Scott.
Neena Sharma on New Poem – We are all prophets…
How insightful Scottie sir…Indeed The Tapestry of each’s life has two things to offer…Some Beautiful moments to cherish; yet other things as past hurt and pain are Experiences/Lessons, that propel us to forge ahead, becoming stronger with each lesson to learn. So each human is an architect as well as a Prophet of his/her life.
The radiant Truth of our Life shapes our tomorrow. So Move on, Let go, stop not!
Use your Past Experiences and Stumbling blocks as Stepping Stones to Success and Victory. Success and Victory, our Birthright; after all we are the Master almighty, the Blessed Children of the Almighty Authority(Our Supreme Father) Himself. Thus, turn each pain or wound into smooth pathway to Success, for a brighter tomorrow.
Beautiful and inspiring, as always… Scott sir. Bravo!
Congrats! Divine Greetings and Regards
Rommy on New Poem – We are all prophets…
I like the idea of being prophets of our existence. There’s a lot of intriguing imagery just brought up with the phrase. And you developed the idea of it quite nicely
John Elabe on New Poem – We are all prophets…
Very interesting..
Arnost Vevoda on New Poem – We are all prophets…
This latest endeavour truly touched my heart. As I inferred in one of my own works, we all leave imprints on others even after we’re gone. However your last stanza eluded me somewhat – something about leaving behind raw emotions and blossoming into something of virtue. I cannot relate it to my own powder keg of emotions and don’t know if its helpful to anyone now or in the future. Otherwise good stuff and may I truthfully say your latest piece ins my favourite, probably because it coincides with my personal pilgrimage. Scott, thanks for sharing and may God bless you.
Georgette Larue on New Poem – We are all prophets…
Thanks very much for touching my mind and fingers too! so deeply to start thinking about commenting on your work.
Parlay on New Poem – We are all prophets…
I loved it. As I live it ✨✨
Rochelle Soetan on New Poem – We are all prophets…
Gratitude for always bestowing this clairvoyance on the page, and in the presence of such discernment. Your poetry always permeates my spirit like the sun. Thank you for sharing your light. – Rochelle
Sukhneet Kaur Bhatti on New Poem – We are all prophets…
Hi Scott,
Just been through your poetry. So deep and intense.
Sue Vincent on New Poem – We are all prophets…
Beautiful, Scott.
Munia Khan on New Poem – We are all prophets…
You truly are a great prophet poet of wisdom and light dear Scott! I adored this excellent work filled with positive thoughts of inspiration. You never fail to amaze us! Thank you for this finest creation. And I love your wonderful image as well. You look great as always!
Mbizo Chirasha on New Poem – We are all prophets…
Great , deep voice there brother. Powerful work man. Keep going. You such an inspiration in my work area. You are a real pioneer. Your blog has presence and real ambiance.
Sreeja Harikrishnan on New Poem – We are all prophets…
Beautiful… Insightful!!
Sunaina Sindhwani on New Poem – We are all prophets…
Wonderful Scott,
It’s amazing how come you add life to your lines,I think only you can do that. Thanks for such a beautiful poem.
Sukhneet on New Poem – We are all prophets…
Wow! Love the poem Scott. I wish even I could write a poetry some day. All the best for your future endeavors.
Greetings!!
Sukhneet
Lyle Fleury on New Poem – We are all prophets…
Life with its moments of being on a mountain top and other moments in a valley, I can and always will place my mental,physical and spiritual being in the energy of light of a higher awareness.
Jon Mukand on New Poem – We are all prophets…
Congratulations on your ongoing literary work.
A pleasure to read your latest offering!
Duncan Kariuki on New Poem – We are all prophets…
Wow! This is awesome Scott.
Sana Asif on Recent Writing…
Hi Scott, Just found your website and I am really enchanted by your poems.
I am quoting your lines that made me stop and think.
“So tell that to the trees,
Who’ve seen it all
Countless times before
And can only stand apart In the meadow of life
And wait”
Robbie Shantz Robinson on New Poem – We are all prophets…
As always, Scott, insight into the emotional constructs of the human psyche is well demonstrated in another one of your visually poetic prose.
Mary Bach on New Poem – We are all prophets…
The archaic language (whilst, tis) help give the sense of timelessness.
John David Lionel Brook on New Poem – We are all prophets…
Your work always inspires me to reach for the stars. Gracias.
Rebecca O’Donnell on New Poem – We are all prophets…
I’m so glad to read your beautiful new poem. As always, it came at a perfect time. Thank you.
Paul Bowles on New Poem – We are all prophets…
Beautifully said Scott, this poem leaves a trail towards our own unfolding, like a sounding board for our soul, thank you for sharing it.
Sayed Rohani on New Poem – We are all prophets…
Impressive. Truly, we all leave traces behind, but let them always be beautiful, not ugly.
Myrna on New Poem – We are all prophets…
Nice. I think we all leave traces of ourselves and if we allow our emotions to be, they express our truth. Lovely writing.
Rachelgrace Adams on New Poem – We are all prophets…
Once again Scott, right to the heart…Love this poem.
Paulos Ioannou on New Poem – We are all prophets…
Very thoughtful and excellent imagery. keep at it.
Rebecca O’Donnell on New Poem – We are all prophets…
You remind us about ourselves, and what a beautiful tapestry we each are. Keep singing poetry, Word Master. Beautiful.
Duncan on New Poem – We are all prophets…
Awesome one.I connect well with it
Fran Horsley on New Poem – We are all prophets…
What can I say except such raw Truth and Beauty entwined by a Wordsmith with his once broken Soul( the lessons learned and still learning) so honestly is Healing Balm for us all!
Thank you Scott!
Mahnaz Mohafez on a touching review…
Great review of a superb work by Scott Hastie!
Mahnaz Mohafez on Happy New Year everyone…
Wonderful!
Mahnaz Mohafez on New Poem – We are all prophets…
Spectacular shots
Mahnaz Mohafez on New Poem – We are all prophets…
Thank you very much for sharing such wonderful poem at the beginning of this beautiful spring.I enjoyed reading it.
Don MacIver on New Poem – We are all prophets…
“To leave telling traces Of ourselves Wherever we can…” How truly wonderful this poem is Scott!
You have such a gift, your words so meaningful and they draw our emotional response.
Ronee Henson on New Poem – We are all prophets…
As always, your new poem touched me deeply.
You speak to your reader’s hearts !!!
John Lysaght on New Poem – We are all prophets…
I just finished reading this vibrant poem that speaks to me about how we, as caretakers of our existence, leave behind radiant parts of all of us, which endure, completing the circle. Scott, the imprint we leave behind is also a strong influence in my writing. It is there for others to unlock.
Jon Mukand on New Poem – We are all prophets…
A pleasure to read your latest offering
Alexandra Psaropoulou on New Poem – We are all prophets…
Wonderful work
Don MacIver on Whoo! Hoo! One million visits…
So very impressive Scott! What an enormous milestone yet not surprisingly so!
Warmest regards.
Don MacIver on New Image – Crossing the Andes…
Very striking images Scott. These photos remind me so much of my own homeland here in British Columbia, Canada. The incredibly rugged terrain of the multitude of mountain ranges made for great challenges in road and highway construction in earlier times.
Weather and slides make for treacherous passage and closures for days on end.
Interesting that even in their stark appearance through these photos there is beauty.
Don MacIver on a touching review …
Every word so worthy its due consideration Scott. You instill so much of what humanity needs desperately in this day. I read “Threads” with emotion and the gift of a great and promising journey. You live and breathe the essence of live through the ‘fine art’ of writing.
By the way, my sincere compliments to your photographer…gorgeous visuals of yourself and your surroundings one and all.
Cheers my friend.
Don MacIver on New Poem – We are all prophets…
Once again I am so drawn to your words Scott.
“And come what may,
Tis always
Such noble ambition
To leave telling traces
Of ourselves
Wherever we can…”
Most of us yearn to leave those traces. You most certainly have done so my friend. Beautiful.
Warmest regards.
Luckman on New Poem – We are all prophets…
Thank you, Scott.
John Rachel on New Poem – We are all prophets…
Much needed reminder of the blessings we sometimes fail to see and appreciate.
“Etched on our heart,
Left behind,
Radiant,
As pathways to tomorrow.”
Stunning!
JT Smith on New Poem – We are all prophets…
Scott, this is luminous and so enlightening. To be a modern artist is challenging but this verse comes from a place of golden love. Each line resonates. There is no filler. It seems that your wordplay is evolving higher past the greatest oceans. I have a.new poem to share with u. Take care of that beautiful soul that continues to grow and pollinate.
Laura Bailey on New Image – Crossing the Andes…
Love the new photos! Thank you Scott so very much!
Laura Bailey on New Poem – We are all prophets…
Brilliant!! Thank you Scott so much for sharing!
Laura Laveglia on New Poem – We are all prophets…
Very poignant, deep poem! Yes my friend we are all prophets positive and negative.
It’s every human on this Earth leaving their mark.
This one is a beauty!!
Satish Kumar Shukla on New Poem – We are all prophets…
“Aham brahm asmi”
“Tatt Twam asi!”
For the benefit of those who do not know Sanskrit, the two quotes above from Vedic Indian tradition mean much the same as our good poet is at pains to explain. Of course, it is lovely poetry.
Carol Zielinski on New Poem – We are all prophets…
So touching and insightful!! Another great poem!
Carol Chasmar on New Poem – We are all prophets…
Beautiful Scott, and very poignant xxx
Sara Talin on New Poem – We are all prophets…
Lovely
Diane Mills on New Poem – We are all prophets…
Beautiful my dear friend…
Annell Livingston on New Poem – We are all prophets…
Perfect!!!
Mbizo Chirasha on New Poem – To live a little…
Such soothing , soul rending and interactive poetry.
Mbizo Chirasha on About…
Dear Scottie brother new friend, poet and excellent writer. I am a young man still rising. I am humbled with your excellent way of using words. You have a mesmerizing art of words. You are committed and dedicated to your work. You inspire and whisper in us maturity and true literary fellowship.
Author of India Was One on New Poem – To live a little…
Nice poem…
Sunaina Sindhwani on New Poem – To live a little…
Awesome lines Scott,you have sum up the life in your beautiful poetry,thanks for a new vision towards life,great work,keep it up!!!!
Janene on New Poem – To live a little…
I really like this section – “To crack open The coded chronicles a” – because it reminds me of a great library. Nice poetry Scott
Georgette Jumaye Larue on New Poem – To live a little…
Well these poems are written with great passion and intelligence, how ever i love the part journey there’s so many journey in our mind ,as a poet we sometimes makes the journey for our fellows ordinary friends and families,which is why we are call advance poet of our times modern poetry is making great progress in this crazy world.So i must say it’s take my breathe away to read these lines. perfect so true ,this journey.
Ansrlmo on New Poem – To live a little…
Beautiful, especially the first 4 lines.
Alexandra Rhodes on New Poem – A sheen…
Finally found some time to relax and enjoy some reading to day. Your writing is beautiful. This really resonated with me:
“All we’ve come to know,
To touch the essence of,
Leaving behind a memory,
A presence of its own.
Energies That eventually settle,
Coming to rest somehow
In the very fabric
Of who we are.”
Especially as I feel we have a collective consciousness as a species 😉 Literally imprinting memory and instinct onto the ether!
I enjoy your style of writing, as you may tell I am more performance orientated.
Sahil on New Poem – To live a little…
Good Poem Sir, appreciate your work, can you please help my learning of guest posting
Rochelle Soetan on Whoo! Hoo! One Million!!…
Super congrats my friend!!!! Blessings like a river.
Satish Kumar Shukla on Whoo! Hoo! One Million!!…
Congratulations! It’s a joy- your success. I do always relish your ‘delicacies’ as of belles lettres. Wonderful savours indeed. Thanks. Turn to turns’ tides, there, look, friend! The high tides turning on on life’s abstruse seashores…
Shari Le Kane Yetumi on Whoo! Hoo! One Million!!…
Well done!!!
Olyn Warfield on Whoo! Hoo! One Million!!…
Congratulations! Wishing you continued success.
Robert Mukiibi on Whoo! Hoo! One Million!!…
congrats Scott!!That’s a very big achievement,a gleam of hard work and dedication of your craft and desire to uplift readers through what you write.
Okechukwu Okugo on Whoo! Hoo! One Million!!…
Scott congrats for the target you have hit in your website. I have shared the post to enable you achieve more. Keep riding on in great achievements.
Muna Khan on Whoo! Hoo! One Million!!…
Such a joyous news Scott! So happy for you. Amazing website of yours. Very well deserved. Big Congratulations !
David Baldwin on Whoo! Hoo! One Million!!…
Wonderful news Scottie
Debbie Stirling on Whoo! Hoo! One Million!!…
Amazing my darling ! Well done ❤️
Aria Ligi on Whoo! Hoo! One Million!!…
CONGRATULATIONS!!! I know that is a huge milestone for you.
Carol Zielinski on Whoo! Hoo! One Million!!…
One million visits … Wow! Well deserved….your work is always amazing in poetry and photography!!
Michael Green on Whoo! Hoo! One Million!!…
Many congratulations. X
Jeremy Meakin on Whoo! Hoo! One Million!!…
Brilliant Scott
Gilda Evans on Whoo! Hoo! One Million!!…
Congrats!
Michelle Lomman on Whoo! Hoo! One Million!!…
Congratulations !
Laura Bailey on Whoo! Hoo! One Million!!…
Hi Scottie, That is wonderful news!!
Mahnaz Mohafez on Whoo! Hoo! One Million!!…
Congratulations!
Natasa on Recent Writing…
As always very beautifully written, I love that journey of the soul.
Robert Mukiibi on New Poem – A sheen…
Insightful and evocative.Good poems must evoke pictures of a writer’s emotional and mental imaginations when read.
And I can see the light of life gleaning through every line.
John Elabe on New Poem – To live a little…
I liked your poems, they are so good
Mickey Pamo on New Poem – To live a little…
A match for any Wordsworthian music
Micki Peluso on New Poem – To live a little…
Dear Scottie, I feel your frustration, fear of the unknown barely clothed in hope, caused in part by a tumultuous year of death bathing the entire earth in its evil… an evil never before felt to this degree. Hope jumps out from flowers but we all know their bloom is short. Is this to be our destiny? May our Creator save us from ourselves.
Thomas Pennington on New Poem – To live a little…
Your poem is about living without fear, at least I took that from it.
Sean Michael on New Poem – To live a little…
This is particularly well written. I especially like the first two lines.
Zee Shan on New Poem – To live a little…
I am really pleased to have this connection with such a great person, I am very interested in poetry and its depth, because poetry is always the most concise, distilled and beautiful way of explaining entire life and experience.
I read your poems, and that shows You have a great poet and kind human inside you. I always admire poets and have so much respect for them and I am therefore really feeling so good and happy to have conection with you. I would love to promote your poems, because they really deserve to be famous like a shining star.
May you live a longer, healthy and more wealthy life, You made my new year good Stay blessed.
Laura Laveglia on New Image – Autumn begins at home…
Simply gorgeous! Do you house a “Secret Garden” also? I feel a beautiful poem is waiting to be woken amidst your haven!!!
Laura Laveglia on New Poem – To live a little…
Hello! Another beautiful, poignant piece! Your words speak truth.
“To live a little you have to die a little”!
It gives us appreciation and gratitude!!
Thank you for another philosophical ingestion.
Diane Burrows on New Poem – To live a little…
Much enjoyed this poem. It could be self-pitying but, instead, it is positive. I too love the metaphors and will read more.
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