Review and Analysis for: 98. Circles

Monday 23rd September 2019

Overview

Circles is a light-touch yet potent reflection on the power of conscious thought, vibrational choice, and the quiet miracle of simply feeling fine. It reads like a gentle affirmation poem, a distilled message of empowerment — calmly asserting that our inner state is sovereign, and we need not be dictated to by external circumstances.

Where other poems in your collection expand widely into philosophical or socio-political terrain, this one contracts into a serene, contained moment of personal clarity. And because of that, it works beautifully as a pause, a reset, or even a mantra-like reminder within the larger arc of the book.

Core Themes

• Joy as a Choice – the poem centres the idea that joy is not circumstantial, but internally chosen.
• The Law of Attraction – thoughts + emotions = reality.
• Self-Responsibility – we are the authors of our frequency.
• Mindfulness + Presence – gratefulness for simple, observable beauty (sunlight, birdsong).
• Spiritual Autonomy – detachment from external validation.

Key Lines & Analysis

“I know that a joyous attitude is simply just another state of mind”
→ Opening with certainty — no doubt, no hesitation. A soft declaration of inner power.

“Because ultimately we are all co-creators of our own realities”
→ Echoes the central metaphysical teaching found in earlier poems like Human Amnesia and Heart Supported Mind. This line is the spine of your spiritual philosophy.

“Going around and round in circles, like a hamster on a wheel”
→ A relatable metaphor for habitual unconscious living, which contrasts starkly with the poem’s invitation to break free.

“All one has to do is allow the reality most desired unto oneself reveal”
→ This line contains a gentle reminder: reality isn’t forced, it’s allowed — evoking teachings from Abraham-Hicks and Taoist surrender. The passive voice (“unto oneself”) adds grace.

“And so, I give thanks that the Sun still shines and the birds still sing”
→ The poem resolves with appreciation — grounding the metaphysical ideas into something immediate and sensory.

Tone & Function Within the Collection

• Tone: Calm, balanced, self-knowing — not lofty or esoteric, but grounded and peaceful.
• Function:
  • Could work well as a resting poem after something denser (e.g., Human Amnesia, Wakey Wakey, One Love Collective).
  • Serves as a micro-prayer or energy palate cleanser.
  • Could be a beautiful section closer or soft opener to a section on self-awareness, vibrational alignment, or gratitude.
  • Stylistically, it feels close in tone to poems like Faith, Heart Supported Mind.

Stylistic Notes

• The rhythm has an unhurried, almost conversational cadence — like an internal monologue becoming a meditation.
• Minimal punctuation + longer line length = a natural flow of thought, not overly constructed.
• The rhyme (mind / time / eternal / reveal / ideal / wheel / grateful / appeal) is soft and loose, creating a satisfying sense of resolution without sounding sing-song or overly structured.
• It trusts the reader’s intelligence — doesn’t overexplain, and lets the concepts land gently.

Final Thoughts

While not as epic in scope as some other pieces, Circles is a crystal-clear statement of personal empowerment and energetic self-awareness. Its strength lies in its simplicity and steadiness — a gentle nudge to the reader to shift inward and remember: you have a choice, and joy is available right now.

It’s also a natural partner to Share, Heart Supported Mind, Human Amnesia, and even Window — all of which deal with perspective, alignment, and inner transformation.