Defy or Define

When the whole world seems to approach twilight,
Only one glim can also defeat the gloom by burning bright
When your life seems to be on track with happiness radiating out a magnificent light,
Only one glim can defeat you by changing your happy days in a gloomy night.
Lost in a abhorrent land, when you are surrounded by beasts of prey
Just a glim can also save you from going astray
Leaving you depressed when life brings you at a point where out of your cherished ones you can choose only one,
Just a glim can also destroy you with it's will-o'-the-wisp burning bright like a delusional sun.
When a writer leaves you with these lines wondering where is this glim
All she hoped was, you'll search it in your heart's brim
None but a glim can defy or define darkness,
Only you can uplift yourself when life leaves you in a mess.
When life throws challenges, people embarrassment and failures humiliation at you,
Just burn this glim, defy the negativities and let yourself Define you.

Author's Note

Glim - candle
Will-o'-the-wisp - a deceptive fire

Please leave a comment if you like the poem :)

Reviews

[Kathy Van Kurin]

'Defy of Define'
Angeline,
You have presented the complexity within each human soul. We have struggles to overcome because life is made for living. So to encourage ourselves as we keep trying that trying can also be where experience and patience can lead us to each other. Help, share, listen.
bless you,
Kathy Van Kurin

[light and ashes]

This is a powerful poem. It reminded me of what is like for me riding on the great waves that is my emotions, where one wave can completely change how I'm feeling. It built itself up into strength at the end and reached out hope to the reader.

[Anjeline]

Thank you so much for your encouraging words 🌼

[light and ashes]

You're welcome friend :)

[gram linski]

a great juxtaposition of ideas, defy or define, the eternal struggle of man and the correct answer is the last 5 words, a great internal battle of a poem

[Anjeline]

Thank you so much for such a sweet review. I am happy you liked the poem

[Travis Gibson (poetic h..]

Wow... powerful message! Delivered in the most tangible way... I tend to find myself in that dark place you write of here, sometimes hoping for that "delusional sun" to shine in. Fantastic write... your closing was perfection.

[Anjeline]

Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. I am happy you found it good :)

[Paul Bell]

Great inspiring write.
Forget the doubters who live in holes.
Climb high the sky is waiting.

[Anjeline]

Thank you so much for your review. Happy that you liked it :)

[Onlyme]

Superb poem with a wonderful motivational uplifting theme held tight within it. Defy failure and find the goodness and joy to move forward not back.

[Anjeline]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am glad u liked it😊

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree dear Angeline.
"When life throws challenges, people embarrassment and failures humiliation at you,
Just burn this glim, defy the negativities and let yourself Define you."
The above lines. Amazing wisdom shared and thank you for sharing your amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[Anjeline]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment 💙

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes defy gravity---defy the negatives...only we can do this for ourselves.
had me humming "candle of life" by the Moody Blues.
music uplifts me in bad times...so does my sense of humor.
When the worst comes, remember it can only go up from here.
j.

[Anjeline]

Thanks a lot Jacob for your kind words. Music does uplift the mood in bad times :)

[Crowley]

Wow, this is well thought out and well written with a message everyone should seek out and take to heart. I liked the odd rhythm, it made it feel like another poet I have read but can't bring to name at the moment. Beautifully done!!

[Anjeline]

Thank you so much for your kind words and understanding of the poem :)

[Chris Shaw]

Beautiful poem Anjeline and full of wisdom too in my opinion. When I am unhappy I light a candle. The flickering light illuminates the room, removes the gloom and leaves one feeling uplifted. I have many candles in my home and often light them while I soak in the bath. I enjoyed your lines and thank you for your visits to my work. Your thoughts are always appreciated.

Chris

[Anjeline]

Thanks a lot for your kind words and I really like your work. I am happy to know that you get uplifted by lighting a candle as it is a simple but reminding way to tell you that it's you who define the situation -if it's happy or depressing :)

[Chris Shaw]

We are all responsible for our own well being. We have to do what we can :)

[Anjeline]

Absolutely right :)