Joy From Sorrow How I Feel Today Contest
JOY FROM SORROW Pesach Puzzle
Flirty Joy has burst a jagged crack
Light's last fading had begun
All sorrow’s disappointments trembled back
To catch the ray beyond the sun—
How dare I pine and self destruct
When blessings fall upon my step
This foolish self indulgent slump
Has made my life a weary wreck--
Was it the ancient Pesach Gift?
Scant candles flickered hope’s delight
Menorah slipshod shaped this year
Defied grim thoughts--consumed my fright--
No family gathered with me here
No Seder shared with trusty friends
But power of the Light burned free--
Gutted darkness end to end.
Victoria Anderson-Throop How do you feel today contest
4/1/13
Copyright © Victoria Anderson-Throop | Year Posted 2013
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