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After the Nightmare

In the morning while his faith is weak
one when the moon has gone, he declares
upon the rising of the perpetual sun
in the safety of the light
at this time, he still loves the best
this place, of birdsong surely blest.
His need to wander the balmy moor
turn his life around, and unwind
if only to feel life’s reflection 
of an era, a youth and life of faith
in happiness, sadness or pain
which whatever plagues him this day.
Everyday, he caresses the rugged cross
that still hangs around his neck,
one that consoled him along many a fiery road
deep in mud and bodies along the trench,
where once, he had fought
the good fight for lasting peace.
Yet still! So many questions
locked within an enquiring mind,
that refuse to languish on meaningful lips
while here now so much strife 
so much hate, so much fear,
so, the dream has no reason to end.
One tries so hard to lose it in maturity,
but age has now saturated
and every night, the search goes on
within this onward human metamorphosis,
where before many have ridden life’s carousel,
waiting for the ultimate time to step off.
Yet when that time befalls him
either in sheer exuberance,
or shadows deep, he’ll need all his
strength and endurance, to guide
him over ill at ease, prejudiced waters,
to the promise land!

                      © Harry J Horsman 2022

Copyright © | Year Posted 2022




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Date: 3/29/2023 1:32:00 PM
"so much strife so much hate, so much fear, so, the dream has no reason to end." So many ask the same questions, until something gives, many will lose their innocence. a favorite, Harry--God bless
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Date: 6/13/2022 2:29:00 AM
Ah, life lived and the many roads travelled. When looking back oft our eyes can see far more clearly the blunders we raced into my friend. And thus we grieve those errors of youth and wonder why--we did not earlier decide to seek light and truth? Wonderful creation my friend and a a fav.. God bless..
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Date: 4/29/2022 7:18:00 AM
Wow! This is a great poem. Well written Harry :)
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Date: 4/26/2022 5:23:00 PM
Beautifully written poem, Harry. Full of truth and a sense of searching till the end. I enjoyed reading it, but it gives me much to think about. Thanks for sharing for your heart, wisdom and things we should all thing on. Bless you my friend, Bill
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Date: 4/23/2022 1:35:00 PM
You combine all emotions and eras that we go through our lives so very precisely and eloquently - but events of the past couple of months makes us think back and compare. excellent poetry my friend. Hugs and blessings Jennifer
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Date: 4/23/2022 8:57:00 AM
When a poem creates a story like this, it becomes second to none. A splendid interplay of dream, spirit, escape and reality
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Date: 4/19/2022 7:51:00 PM
Life in general is indeed a mixture of fear, confusion, clarity, confidence, love, hate, defeat, success, endurance and continuous learning. We must have faith in God to succeed and run the good race and fight the good fight. A fine write my friend. God Bless, JB
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Date: 4/15/2022 2:37:00 PM
Well travelled here Harry, Dreams and outcomes eh? I commented on Pashangs write on such Earlier.. Seems part of a vouge almost Enjoyed the symbolism of the cross in it God bless..)
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Date: 4/15/2022 11:58:00 AM
WOW!!! What a story/write. Have a Great/Blessed Day and Blessed Easter..............
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Date: 4/13/2022 1:47:00 PM
I'm glad that some dreams end quickly... Yours was a powerful one indeed...
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Date: 4/12/2022 11:58:00 AM
in sheer exuberance, or shadows deep
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Date: 4/11/2022 11:44:00 PM
This is one of your best, Harry, and one of the most telling. xx
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Date: 4/11/2022 1:30:00 PM
Life’s carousel…..you have to hit the ground running if you step off before it stops……the most fun way to go. Enjoyed your contemplative moment. Best, SuZ
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Date: 4/11/2022 9:36:00 AM
As we grow old we don't ride the carousel with the exuberance of our youth dear Harry, so glad I stepped off, from a distance I can grow fond of carousels, your heart shines in this one H love and light :)
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Date: 4/10/2022 8:09:00 PM
Thank the speaker ( in your poem), I meant. A linger FIRST COMMENT died in cyberspace. We luv u Harry
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Date: 4/10/2022 8:08:00 PM
Thank the ad peaker: 1. For having a cross to recall all Jesus offers. 2. His braverybin showing up in his nations call to arms. Shalom shalom. Tarry Sir Harry. We need thy poems & prayers. Shalom shalom but Do tarry Sir Harry
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Date: 4/10/2022 5:12:00 AM
eye on the prize with an occasional downward glance to avoid the road rising up to meet you too quickly... really enjoyed this, harry!
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Date: 4/10/2022 4:58:00 AM
Much to think about in this contemplative write. Who can predict how the ending arrives.
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Date: 4/10/2022 1:31:00 AM
Loved your meditation. The Cross is powerful. Kiss it often.
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