The Light

We all have a journey to take.

 

The Light

 

I grow weary of this struggle

Darkness has descended upon my life

Holding me in its sorrowful embrace

My limbs have become weights

Begging me to give up the fight

The darkness whispers as it squeezes tighter

There is not end. There is no light.

 

My heart rejects those false words

I know there must be light, some hope

My limbs grow heavier still

The darkness rebelling against my hope

A glimmer so small, but it is there

Just ahead, I will make it.

There is the end. There is the light.

 

Darkness thins, its suffocating embrace lessening

My burdens lifted as I enter the beam

So warm and welcoming, peaceful and loving

As I come to rest in the brilliant glow

I feel comforting arms encircle me

Keeping me safe and secure from the darkness

Loving me, welcoming me to the end and into the light

                         Oct. 2009

 

 

 

Author's Note

Tell me what this says to you. What jouney does it take you on?

Reviews

[Last Lying Look]

This is an amazing poem.
It is full of hope, which is inspiring.
"Darkness thins, its suffocating embrace lessening"-- my favorite part. Really great line.
Very powerful.
Keep it up!
-Elissa :)

[lindsay]

This is really inspiring poem, I think I will favorite this. " Darkness thins, its suffocating embrace lessening" that was favorite line. I like how it was more hopeful at the end of the poem, like you overcame something.

[Alicia™]

Amazing poem... I'm speechless!

[cquig]

Amazing my friend. I'm thinking this is one of my favorites so far. Keep writing your poetry. I found your poem inspiring. How is that you can find that glimmer of hope when times seem so bleak!

[Tate Morgan]

Well it makes me wonder what you ponder all day.Do you feel cheated in life .
?Tate

[Undying Glory]

this poem is cool. it kind of reminds me of a person suffering from a life-threatening illness. even the big lettering helps here. awesome

[Wolfe Greytome]

i really like this piece. Powerfully written, yet subtle enough to take each reader on a different journey - I, myself, was brought back to the days when I struggled through an addiction.