The Soul and the Rival

13 Aug 2018 · 4 min

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The piece is a poetic, spoken‑word narration describing a radiant, heavenly soul who descends to earth to illuminate others. The soul is portrayed as calm, peaceful, and capable of guiding people toward light and tranquility. A diverse crowd—from city dwellers to country folk—gathers to hear the soul’s wisdom and seek advice. While many are uplifted, some eventually return to their old, grief‑laden ways and former companions. Those who remain stay devoted, recognizing the soul as a heavenly messenger they cannot bear to lose. The refrain repeats the soul’s heavenly origin and its power to bring others closer to light, underscoring themes of spiritual guidance, community, devotion, and the tension between staying on the enlightened path versus reverting to former habits.

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He came down from heaven, a soul shining bright, one who had the power to bring others to the light. He was living peaceful, calm as a flowing stream. Many people gathered round to find tranquility. He came down from heaven, a soul shining bright, one who had the power to bring others closer to the light. The people that assembled were from all different walks of life, from the city to the country, from downtown to the heights. Some came to hear his wisdom, others for advice. The simple being close with a righteous soul would raise their spirits He came down from heaven, a soul shining bright. One who had the power to bring others closer to the light. Roads of grief. Many went back to their old ways and their city friends. The ones who stuck around were devoted in their hearts. They knew the soul was heaven-sent. They couldn't bear to part. He came down from heaven, a soul shining bright. One who has the power to bring others closer to the light.