I walk alone In the darkness Of a back alley With its garbage Cans, junk, and Garbage Strewn all over The dead leaves Of this year Which will soon be over.
I walk alone Under grey skies. Clouds and smoke Filter the lights Of the city with Its cars and people, Lonely souls in a world Running away from them.
I walk alone Searching the dark For a hidden hope, Groping in vain For some unseen link With certainty.
In the darkness Of daily existence Shines a light, A God-given hope. Love with its warmth Gives strength, And you Are my love.
SOME HOW, SOME WAY...'HE'...ALWAYS LET'S US KNOW JUST HOW MUCH HE LOVES US, AMEN. THIS AWARENESS IS ALWAYS SO RELEVANT AND NEVER GROWS OLD. THANKS FOR SHARING. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...HIS+INSPIRATIONS
After reading the first stanza it seemed to be as if you had mistakenly used the word garbage twice. Upon reading the stanza again I realized that the first 'garbage' refers to garbage cans. Why then not have 'cans' on the same line as the first 'garbage'?
An emotional write as usual. You tell a moving story and make us feel every word. And you leave us with hope at the end of the piece. You also leave our minds wondering/wandering. Brilliant!
Man Regis you made me cry! These words have such depth and profound meaning, yet written with excellence heartfelt!
"In the darkness
of daily existence
shines a light,
A God given hope."
What a good read Regis!
I really do like this "solitary I'ness" type of view both agonizing in it's emotional simplicity and perplexing in who the hidden subjects are of your thoughts. Already, I see you are superb with the "one word title genre" as I call it. I didn't check you site to see if you have a book, but when you do, it's going to be brilliantly poignant (sp?) But we'll need the photos.
Beautiful poem.
You might be alone in your heart but you definitely are not alone in reality. You have your words to keep you company. You also have lots of people who care about you. All you have to do is read your reviews and you know this with certainty.
Blessings,
Judith
WOW, cool pic...excellent ending to 2003, sorry I seemed to miss all of your wonderful poems of late...thought I had you tracked, but...
Peace, and a belated Happy New Year, Ed, Rene' & Rufuz
Very beautiful. I was touched by this because I can totally relate...especially the last verse ...
"Love with its warmth
Gives strength,
And you
Are my love."
I walk alone
Searching the dark
For a hidden hope,
Groping in vain
For some unseen link
With certainty.
Regis...This one is exceptionally well written from the inner core of ure heart....you have penned a verse well worth remembering from the heart....especially the above lines are immortal....love n luck....BHUWAN
Reviewed by Oirdheirc Mor (Reader)
Reviewed on December 19, 2003
Hi Regis,
We are just south of Iceland, now that is lonely.
I will be glad to see dry land again, rubbish and all.
Nice one.
Mor.
Reviewed by Connie Washburn (Reader)
Reviewed on December 19, 2003
Very beautiful - sometimes alone can be a safe place too - especially if you know you are loved, even from as far away as beyond this earthly veil.
Reminds me of the Reverend Mr. Black ... right up to the end: then it becomes something else entirely. I think the last stanza should begin with something like "suddenly a light appears" or some kind of transitional phrase to lead into the last stanza.
Majority Humanity Cannot Stand To Be Alone Always Looking For Something Someone That Will Never Be There_
You Walk Alone- You Tell Told Me What You See,i.e. Most Humanity Is So
Loaded On Drugs -It They Can't See Their Nose In Spite Of Their Face_
Here's Simple: Say These Words_
Dear (God) Continue To Open My Eyes,My Mind ,My Heart To Greater And, More Magneficent Thing's_ I Assure You He (God) Will_
Truly, (God) Is Your 1st Love In Knowledge,i.e. Your Just Rewards Are Not Of In This Physcial World!
Reminds me of walking the streets of NY. Great imagery and a dweet message. I loved this line:
"Groping in vain
For some unseen link
With certainty."
Julie :)
Reviewed by Monette Bebow-Reinhard (Reader)
Reviewed on December 18, 2003
Reminds me of a song I 'used' to like - "one look at you and I know that I could learn to live without the rest - I found the best." This is the perfect reflection of how lucky people feel in love. Good for you!
Mo
Nice Regis
I am fortunate enough to live in a clean
mountainous country ,, thank heavens I don't
have to deal with garbage in allies
Love gives us all strength
you showed it well here
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Cans, junk, and
Garbage"
After reading the first stanza it seemed to be as if you had mistakenly used the word garbage twice. Upon reading the stanza again I realized that the first 'garbage' refers to garbage cans. Why then not have 'cans' on the same line as the first 'garbage'?
An emotional write as usual. You tell a moving story and make us feel every word. And you leave us with hope at the end of the piece. You also leave our minds wondering/wandering. Brilliant!
asa
"In the darkness
of daily existence
shines a light,
A God given hope."
What a good read Regis!
Much Love,
Always!!
I love the ending, you know me I love happy endings.
Nicole
The photo and the poem are beautiful . . . superb!!
Best regards,
Lance
Sheila
Many Blessings & Love
Vickie
Pam
"Alone"
A heartfelt write Regis.
Finely tuned, thought provoking, and
a bittersweet combination!
Sincerely,
Gwendolyn
You might be alone in your heart but you definitely are not alone in reality. You have your words to keep you company. You also have lots of people who care about you. All you have to do is read your reviews and you know this with certainty.
Blessings,
Judith
Peace, and a belated Happy New Year, Ed, Rene' & Rufuz
"Love with its warmth
Gives strength,
And you
Are my love."
Beautiful!
in the darkest moments.
Thank you for speaking to my soul once more.
Happy Holidays
William
Excellent!
In Spirit,
Bear
Searching the dark
For a hidden hope,
Groping in vain
For some unseen link
With certainty.
Regis...This one is exceptionally well written from the inner core of ure heart....you have penned a verse well worth remembering from the heart....especially the above lines are immortal....love n luck....BHUWAN
We are just south of Iceland, now that is lonely.
I will be glad to see dry land again, rubbish and all.
Nice one.
Mor.
This is sooo beautiful...
I enjoy your work alot...
Happy Holidays
Hugs,
Trixie :)
Carmen
Reindeer
I'm glad I moved away from the city 13 years ago..
Excellent write
Have Some Great Holidays Regis!
In Solitude I Found Peace Of Mind_
In Pain I Found (God)_
Majority Humanity Cannot Stand To Be Alone Always Looking For Something Someone That Will Never Be There_
You Walk Alone- You Tell Told Me What You See,i.e. Most Humanity Is So
Loaded On Drugs -It They Can't See Their Nose In Spite Of Their Face_
Here's Simple: Say These Words_
Dear (God) Continue To Open My Eyes,My Mind ,My Heart To Greater And, More Magneficent Thing's_ I Assure You He (God) Will_
Truly, (God) Is Your 1st Love In Knowledge,i.e. Your Just Rewards Are Not Of In This Physcial World!
TRASK
Best regards,
Leland
Amor
"I walk alone
Searching the dark
For a hidden hope,
Groping in vain
For some unseen link
With certainty.
In the darkness
Of daily existence
Shines a light,
A God-given hope."
So beautifully composed!
Sheila
"Groping in vain
For some unseen link
With certainty."
Julie :)
Mo
I am fortunate enough to live in a clean
mountainous country ,, thank heavens I don't
have to deal with garbage in allies
Love gives us all strength
you showed it well here
Great imagery here!!
I never really walk "alone"....I always walk with "Me" and "Myself"
by my side...you must try that....it's fun fighting with yourself and
their emotions!!
Love Tinka