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The Radiance of Words

THE RADIANCE of WORDS T’ward darkened stage a spotlight throws a beam Bright circle draws rapt focus of each mind Now witness to a world newly defined Of entities that live within this gleam In theatre of life that may seem dark Or filled with views chaotic and confused A word can fix a focus to infuse A sense, bringing illumination stark When those of language currency may wield Words purposed to deny a picture fair But cast dark shades of turmoil and despair By which truth is distorted and concealed Then let the poets’ lucent words cast rays To brighten and elucidate our ways

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 12/19/2021 6:08:00 PM

I'm depending on lucid poets like you, Geoffrey. As for me, I think that I just muddy the waters. Nice write! :) gw

P.S. Awtry

Date: 12/4/2021 7:29:00 AM

This is beautiful…it ties in with John 1 in a way and made me think of how important words are to God. It must grieve Hin so when our language is not radiant. :)

Geoffrey Brewer
Date: 12/6/2021 1:17:00 AM

Of course, I meant SO much! (Damned spellchecker!)

Geoffrey Brewer
Date: 12/6/2021 1:15:00 AM

What a compliment, to be mentioned in context with John 1. Thank you no much, P.S.

Geoffrey Brewer

Date: 12/4/2021 1:47:00 AM

Aw! shucks! Joe. You say the nicest things. Thank you so much.

Joe Dimino

Date: 12/2/2021 11:25:00 AM

Magnificent write! You are up there with the masters of poetry. Extraordinary write! Too bad I can only give one Fav. Love it! Intelligent, and brilliantly poetically expressed.

Geoffrey Brewer
Date: 12/9/2021 1:17:00 PM

Aw! shucks! Joe. You say the nicest things. Thank you so much.