A Shaft of Light

The overcast sky, the drizzling rain,
the weather dictates my mood again.

Grey and black clouds block the sun.
A dismal morning has begun.

A break in the gloom is what we need
as through the clouds a shaft of light bleeds.

One small ray brings a lift to the heart.
I hold my breath ... and watch the clouds part.





~~~ 09/02/2013~~~
for Seren Roberts Shaft of Light contest

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013



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Date: 3/7/2013 11:33:00 PM
Thank you Francine for my placement in your contest. It was a fun one to write for. This is lovely. Love, Joyce
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Date: 2/17/2013 9:32:00 PM
Francine, stopping by to enjoy all of Seren's "Shaft of light " winners.. Congratulations with your awesome poem. xox~ PD
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Date: 2/17/2013 3:53:00 PM
Congrats on your fine win, Francine. tell me about your cat. How old is she/he and what kind do you have? I just adore a good cat!! I can't believe I finally found such a good one after the last two that I had! Luv, Andrea
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Date: 2/17/2013 12:39:00 PM
Another lovely poem! Congratulations on your win, Francine!
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Date: 2/17/2013 8:46:00 AM
It's intresting how light has such an impact on mood. Congrats.
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Date: 2/17/2013 7:10:00 AM
beautiful write Francine...congrats on your win
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Date: 2/17/2013 3:19:00 AM
an amazing write...congratulations...
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Date: 2/17/2013 3:13:00 AM
Well done Francine, and thank you....Seren
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Date: 2/16/2013 10:11:00 PM
It's always so good to see the sun peek through the clouds after a long rain. Enjoyed your poem and congratulations !!
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Date: 2/15/2013 8:11:00 PM
Great entry.
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Date: 2/10/2013 11:13:00 PM
Yes, I did mine on a break from gloom as well. Well done, Francine. An uplifting poem.
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Date: 2/10/2013 11:29:00 AM
Lovely poem!
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Date: 2/10/2013 6:09:00 AM
very nice poem
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Date: 2/9/2013 9:30:00 PM
I like! Nice rhymes..I have no idea what to do with this contest.BG
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Date: 2/9/2013 7:44:00 PM
A wonderful write, Francine! Best wishes in the contest! Love, Kim
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Date: 2/9/2013 4:25:00 PM
This is a tremendous and enlightening write my friend! I love how you brought the shaft of line into your gloomy day! A very delightful piece, Great Work!!
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