A Prayer

A piece written once upon a time when someone was down in the dumps. Modified a bit before posting. ( I still carry the manuscript in my wallet.)

I am engulfed by the Dark,

Bathe me in light,

Hold my hand

And make me behold the world bright.

 

The ink is black, the words are shadowy,

The mind thinks of all pleasures shallow.

 

The void in which I reside,

Hath no fair hue upon it.

 

Pray take me out of this sleepy hollow,

And show me anew the colour white.

Reviews

[Michael X]

I loved this, great depth and visionry and metaphor that brings the pondering aspect to a sentimental place of understanding, as well as a reflective image of desiring renewel or a need to aspire. insightfully sculpted
and leaves the reader with an added sense of what inspires hope as indivisuals. Amazing job!

[Coyote Poetry]

Sometime all we have is prayers. Hard to find any peace in a life. A poem with the feel of struggle and trying to find some sort of peace. I like the ending to the outstanding poem. Thank you.
Coyote

[Jacqueline Lopez]

Hey Roy, This is neat.

[An owl on the moon]

What a powerfully moving, courageous prayer.. breathed with such a tenderness. I love the use of darkness and light to convey the emotion and overwhelming insights shared. Amazing, vivid work.

[D. Moore]

Interesting, and it is written very well. I love the style!

[Ajinkya]

Deep and full of hope!! The last lines are so good!

[poetic soul]

wow! end was fantastic... nice read....

:) Smiles,
Poetic Soul

[fotini]

wow.....i'm just speechless!
is it true?i mean is it something that really happened???
wow.....especially the first part is amazing!!!!
great work!!!