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Thru the Darkest Night
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Wednesday, June 24, 2026    Rated "G" by the Author.
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Thru the Darkest Night

by John Herlihy

 

Through the darkest night

I will find the brightest light

Under the shallowest surface

I will find my deepest purpose

With the most faithful friend

I remain faithful to the end

With patience most beautiful

I will preserve any hope dutiful

With urge of mind to remember

I will hold feelings most tender

If what’s wrong feels so right

I will still continue to fight

A sad heart my happiness stole

I will fill the spaces in my soul

All thru the darkness of night

Under the glow of moonlight

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Copyright © John Herlihy

Monday 5 January 2026


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Reviewed by Jms Bell
Reviewed on July 11, 2026
THIS IS SO TRUE, MY FRIEND. AGAIN, SPEAKING, METAPHORICALLY...IT IS IN THE DARKEST DAYS OF OUR LIVES THAT WE ARE ABLE TO 'SEE' AND APPRECIATE THE LIGHT OF GOD WHICH ASSURES US OF HIS PRESENCE. AND WHILE STRENGTHENING US AND ENCOURAGING US TO HOLD ON TO OUR FAITH, HE ENABLES US TO ...PRESS ON! A RESOUNDING WORK, INDEED! LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...HIS+INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed by Odin odin@aflx.com
Reviewed on June 24, 2026
This poem of determination reminds me of my daily schedule, which always finds me up at 2:30 AM, at my computer at 3:00 am for an easy few hours before dawn to get in some proofing and editing of audiobooks. Then usually, from 12:30 to 3, I write for myself. Point being, the most productive time for many of us is in those dark hours you so eloquently addressed in this poetic offering. Those dark night hours are golden for many of us. Thanks for posting.


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