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tim's Bits and Pieces - 16. Life Redux

Things have changed, and so have i.

The second poem is for a friend of mine who is struggling.

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I’ve never wanted to live before, but,

In past weeks clouds have cleared

The sun has risen and in darkness—a light shines

Call it hope, call it reward; it is a beacon

It beckons me forward into the light

 

No longer will I turn my face from the sun

Hiding in the safety of a felted gloom

I reach out instead to the soft glow of life

Tears perch in my eyes, as the world is revealed

Because I’ve never wanted to live before.

 

 

2.

 

I listen to your soft voice

Crying out into the wind

You seek the innocent part of you;

there are none of us who’ve not sinned

 

You feel beyond redemption

A soul not worthy to be saved

You’re as wrong, as wrong can be,

but the way to heaven isn’t paved

 

It’s a rough road, fraught with pitfalls

And marshy bogs to stumble through

Mole hills took our breath away

When into mountains they grew

 

Each trial is more demanding

Its purpose to help us grow

To bring us peace and righteousness

Before it’s our time to go

 

Keep walking forever onwards

Remembering the lessons that you’ve learned

Stride forward with determination

Leave the past behind, the future should be yearned.

                                        ~~

Thank you to AC Benus ... editor and dear, dear friend. Thank you for everything.

Thanks to all of you who read. Without you, poetry is less.
Copyright © 2018 Mikiesboy; All Rights Reserved.
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1 hour ago, BHopper2 said:

Stunningly beautiful, tim. I thought both were excellent.

Thank you, A.  I appreciate you reading these and leaving a comment. xo

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Just now, Kitt said:

Well what ever is different, I wish you more of the same! If anyone deserves happy its you!

thanks very much Kitt.  i appreciate it.  it feels good..i've never really felt this before

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This makes me very happy for you. It is my every hope that the light that beckons, expands everyday. 

Just as hopeful, that your words shine a path for your struggling friend. 

 

Beautiful, moving poems, tim..  

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I'm a bit late but it makes me profoundly happy to read that you are happy.

You really shine. And as always, you are able to pour your feelings into a beautiful poetic form.

I hope the second poem shines its light on your friend, too.

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Thank you Tim. Both were beautifully written; quite possibly some of your best poetry. I especially liked the message in #1.

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On 10/25/2018 at 9:35 AM, Zenobia said:

I'm a bit late but it makes me profoundly happy to read that you are happy.

You really shine. And as always, you are able to pour your feelings into a beautiful poetic form.

I hope the second poem shines its light on your friend, too.

Hello! I hope you are well!  thanks for reading these ... i am much happier these days. things are easier and inside i am calm and truly quiet for the first time in  too many years ... my friend is doing better, i think.  a problem shared ... helped.  thanks again  xo

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3 hours ago, JeffreyL said:

Thank you Tim. Both were beautifully written; quite possibly some of your best poetry. I especially liked the message in #1.

Thank you very much Jeffrey. i never knew it could feel like this ... all these years.  but no matter now, there is hope and a life to live xo

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