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Beyond Vantage Point

When the sun disappears from our presence Hidden away by huge orbs of dark clouds Spirits become forlorn, emotions tensed Our focus is lost, and we float about. As if we just lost our best friend, we mourn The days when the sun made it all sublime We could see our life and future far out Sure, all of our dreams would come true in time. Suddenly it all disappears from view Fears enter our being, and hopes are gone Whisked away by menacing threats of doom We blame the elements for this let down. In so doing, we fail to see the truth That we were made in the image of God That within us lie the strength, the virtues And vision to reach beyond our look out. In truth, the sun shines on, even when shunned By storm cloud like forces out of its grasp That oppose its purpose, till once again It breaks through and in its rays we bask. By CarolineCécile Copyright © 05.22.11

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The Fringe

Date: 6/1/2011 6:19:00 PM

Wonderful visualization of how the lack of light is not bad, but only there to regulate our measure of perception. "And vision to reach beyond our look out", I feel you here. To reach through the clouds, the dark, the fearful, I have found true happiness in this thought in my life. Truly the light and dark serve a beautiful purpose. As I am teaching myself to not view the storm cloud as "negative", I am finding myself becoming happy, happier than I have ever been in my life. I love your thoughts

Cory Long

Date: 5/27/2011 4:47:00 PM

this is great I loved the last verse it is so true.. cory

Caroline Cécile Delacroix
Date: 5/27/2011 5:03:00 PM

Thanks Cory, much appreciated.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 5/26/2011 1:59:00 PM

Caroline, I agree with the beauty of your words.. and behind every hidden storm a flower waits to bloom... no matter how deep the water... enjoyed...God bless.,..p.d.8

Caroline Cécile Delacroix
Date: 5/27/2011 5:00:00 PM

I feel a poem coming on...:) your fingers itching to write what is forming in your mind. Thanks for the comments, p.d.! Encouraging. Best wishes, Caroline.

James Foulk

Date: 5/25/2011 1:44:00 PM

a great piece you wrote, enjoyed reading it.

Caroline Cécile Delacroix
Date: 5/27/2011 5:03:00 PM

Thanks James, glad you enjoyed it!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/23/2011 11:48:00 PM

An inspirational one, CAroline. You are very "enlightened" my dear.

Caroline Cécile Delacroix
Date: 5/27/2011 5:01:00 PM

Thank you for your kind word, Andrea!

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 5/23/2011 10:58:00 AM

Hon, those clouds appear in all our lives. As you express so eloquently, we just have to wait until the sun peaks through again. Hope the sun is shining on your life right now, dear friend. You have quite a gift for inspiring hope! Love, Carolyn

Caroline Cécile Delacroix
Date: 5/27/2011 5:01:00 PM

Thanks, Carolyn!

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 5/23/2011 6:43:00 AM

Superb language Caroline with this intense write giving much imagery to every line.. luv the reference to the elements and our moods ... your last lines are wonderfully complimentary to conclude the poem's entirety... so enjoyed.luv..

Caroline Cécile Delacroix
Date: 5/27/2011 5:02:00 PM

Thank you very much, Linda-Marie! Glad you enjoyed it.

Matt Hunt

Date: 5/22/2011 10:56:00 PM

Very true. The Light of the World sent the sun to be our guide during the days. Such a beautiful poem.

Caroline Cécile Delacroix
Date: 5/22/2011 11:11:00 PM

Thank you, Matt, the sun is a great metaphor for God, don't you think? Glad you enjoyed it. Caroline.

Don Johnson

Date: 5/22/2011 10:39:00 PM

life sure has its reason, and death takes us home on our path enjoy the love of the season immortal we are but don't laugh... lovely thoughtful poem babe xo Don

Caroline Cécile Delacroix
Date: 5/22/2011 11:21:00 PM

I'm not laughing, but smiling. Thank you for the comments in rhyme, Don! Thanks for the xo, but you know, I'm not a babe. :), xo from Southern California. Caroline.