Most days
I stand tall
Facing the rising sun
With the breeze in my hair
And a gentle hum
Eminating from my heart
Assured of my purpose
And ready
To face each new challenge
That arises
With an optimistic drive
And a passion for living
But then there come
Days like the blackest night
In which I find myself
Utterly lost
Stumbling about
In a world devoid
Any semblance of
Familiar form
Where shadows abound
Each vaguely threatening
But without reason or
Explanation
Simply a part of
A darker landscape
Filled also with
Ominous waves
Not to wash clean
Rather to overwhelm
But I no longer fear
For I do not walk in solitude
And should I stumble
Or fail to find
Direction or
Motivation to continue
I know that you
Will be there
To guide me home
With whispered words
Of loving reassurance
Not walking for me
But rather
Lending me strength
And vision
To persevere
And find my way
My darling
You should know
My world moves
To the beat of
Your heart
Whether on days of sunlit fortune
Or nights with moonless skies
Your voice is a fixed landmark
To remind me
That perception is deceptive
That there is always hope
Whether or not I can see it
It’s a beautiful ending. I love how you gave the piece redemption. Sometimes i do horrible things both to myself and to people verbally, and I’m so guilt-ridden and just don’t find light. I do have a few people who care, and I guess they help make me a better person each day.
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Thank you, Nitin. There is always redemption available… It just often takes effort and patience to achieve it. We all make mistakes… How we learn from them and apply our learnings matters in finding resolution and peace. I am so glad to hear that you have people in your life who care and stick with you. That is so valuable…
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Loved the ending! ❤️
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Thank you so much… I also enjoy the way that this is concluded. 🙂
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I love this ending, “perception is deceptive
That there is always hope
Whether or not I can see it”
What a difference someone can make in to another’s life.
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Yes, it is really quite incredible the effect that another person can have, especially when there is genuine love and trust involved…
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Lovely poem my friend, that’s my life most of the time. ❤️ ✌️
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Dawn! It is so good to hear from you! Thank you for reading and for the lovely comment.
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Your welcome my friend, I will be around more now that I have a way to help keep my phone charged-up. ❤️✌️
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I am very glad to hear that. I look forward to catching up on what is new in your life, as well as hearing your thoughts.
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I’ll be posting about it soon just trying to get caught up on my msgs right now.
Late my friend. ❤️✌️
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Beautiful beautiful poem….
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Thank you!
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Excellent poem 👍
Solicitude itself is a companion and a guide to inner self
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I agree. Solitude can be a very valuable to let – but only when it is an option and not a requirement… 🙂
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A great poem, but there’s always that but, but we seem to over come that trying but, but are we strong enough ’til the next but…..
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I agree. There is always another challenge that awaits, always a tiny amount of uncertainty about what comes next… Fortunately, this can be overcome with communication and trust.
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What a great post. Love can change everything and absolve fear
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Absolutely. Love is a powerful tool…
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True
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Very good poem I am going to reblog it for you.
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Thank you!
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Reblogged this on Truth Troubles.
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