She had been walking
on the same midnight road
for so long...
its ebone' atmosphere
enveloping her sight...'snickering'
at her pleas and song*
She followed a destined path
making its now and again turns...
her dilated pupils robotically ahead
...stared
Peering far into the cold distance...
seeking a sliver of gold, oh just a spark!
The weary fibers of her very being
persistently...glared!*
There were times of secret wails
when even she did not understand...yet
she pressed on...
unseen protective arms…bore
'Til, at last...albeit...
the appointed time...came!
Indeed...
the hour of 'a-l-l' her pining...arrived!
She was at first stunned…
then realization flooded...her core…*
For...there...it...was!
A 'minute' essence
of darkness' vanquish...appeared
...a Light!*
So small, perhaps...
not...at all?!??
She squinted...yes!
it was there...
a Light!*
Snailing and obtuse, but...
a glimmer...a Light!
She flung away the 'mounds' of
accumulated despondency...
silenced! the reverberating...
'what's the use??!!'*
Still so far away,
but never-the-less
...a Light!*
At last! a beckoning...
O, Lord...a hope!
Yes...yes...! she knows...
she knows!!!
There's a long, long ways to go, yet
...a Light!*
It matters not the size of it...!
For to her
it is a 'brigade' of opulence bright
t-e-a-r-i-n-g t-h-r-o-u-g-h
the facade
of her eternal night!*
A Light...!!! A Light...!!!
O! Praise God...
...A Light!!!
Jam 5:16, 1 Thess 5:17, Lk 18:1, Matt 19:26, Hab 3:17-18
(c)2/06/2009 - joyce m bell
as always, your writing inspires!
enjoyed reading your poem
never stop writing!
m
Blessings of peace be yours now and forever,
Roger
Blessings,
Christine
Love And Prayers
Always!!
"and caps off please lol
Really enjoyed this post..Sometimes that is all it takes to keep one going..even just a flicker of light can let one know they are not alone and to keep going..
Much peace, love and light,
Amber "V"
it makes feel great the other writers here
are discovering your wondreful writing talent
Love & Peace be with you
William
Beautiful Poetic Expression...
Love & Inspirations
Vickie
The world's only HOPE. Seems annoited
~ a fellow human & poet
Connie
I've just read your bio and this poem reflects what you said about your life. You searched and you found--even though the path continues. Having and keeping God in your life is an on-going journey and you've captured that thought very well.
Your work clearly reflects your faith.
And that light can come in many varied and different forms too, depending on the situation. But for me, dear Joyce, the most important light in my life is the Christ that created me and sustains me and gives me a future in Him. Well done!
Blessings ...
Great pen!
Stay well and keep writing
Ed
The imagery in your poem, I felt myself walking on those dimlit tracks, not sure where the journey was leading...
His light is oh so bright and a beacon into a BETTER Life ahead!
WRITE ON!
Warmest Blessings, Purple Lady Passion, SHEExooo
You/He inspire greatly! I feel your/his essence!
and stirs the spirit! beautifully written!
Eileen
With Love,
Cindy
Amazing poetry from agonizing darkness to a spark of light...the light of life. Beautiful!
Blessings and love,
~Linda
Regis