A world held in the throes of darkness
a world looking for a way out of
the quagmire of destruction
that besets it.
The struggle within
has been intense.
Struggle evokes memories
of a life that once was pure.
Everywhere we had turned to
we saw destruction.
We saw oppression, repression
no way out of the clutches of evil.
In our innocence
we thought
safety,
joy.
We looked at our little ones,
innocence personified.
Who will be there for them
when we are gone?
Dark thoughts
swirling in our minds
in a world gone dark
with sorrow, with hopelessness.
Now out of the darkness
comes a herald
bringing a message
of hope, of light!
At first it looks like a
mirage,
apparition,
deception.
Look further
look within
find that strength
to fight off clutches of darkness.
Fight it off, for,
hope is here at last
the light is coming
prepare to meet the light!
The Light of the universe comes
bringing with it
joy, peace,
truth and love.
Now we shall have the last laugh.
We shall look into the abyss
yes, even step into it and
we shall emerge victorious.
We shall stare straight into the
eyes of the dark ones
we shall shine the light into their eyes
we shall bring hope to them.
Oh! Joy!
The Light! Sweet light is coming!
Prepare!
Prepare!
Author notes
This write is based on Option 19: Prepare for the light by Joan Greinert
A contest entry
- JoAn Greinert - Intuitive Artist - Works of Art - Multiple Prompts Contest by Kazytc.
2400 points, ended September 17, 2008, 41 entries
Honorable winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
We attract hearts by the qualities we display: we retain them by the qualities we possess. --Suard
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Well Done Indeed!
Well Done Indeed! Deeply touched me! Thank you so much!!
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thanks for the comment and the points, much appreciated!
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Wonderful write!!!
A beautifully and well done poem, that takes us thru the tribulation of darkness and dispair,...but becomes uplifting and hopefull! HOPE,...the most poignant elemant of all mankind to survive all that comes our way! Your poem is wonderfully enlightening and very nicely done! BRAVO my friend,...hugs and blessings to you!!! Grace
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Thank you for the nice comment.
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Thanks. I am grateful for your comments!
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Wow! I really like your take on the beautiful prompt. This is full of positive and uplifting words. Beautifully written, and I wish you all the best in this lovely contest. Blessings, Patty
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Thanks. I am grateful for your comments!
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