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Written, July 04, 2025/ Free of AI
For the International Contest, Pick-A-Title, Vol 53
Sponsor, Edward Ibeh

Confronting Shadows



                        Within the dark shadows,
           of an old church sanctuary;
I confront life and choices I have made,
face-to-face with God I kneel in prayer.
                        The dark makes me braver,
the shelter of the church wraps me in warmth;
like strong arms caressing my soul and heart,
      giving me strength.
            In the dim I grow so sleepy,
                          and fall into a dream;
and I am in a forest dome of trees,
           wrapped in a soft gauzy veil lovely.
       I am afraid;
                       until, I hear a voice.
                       And what a divine voice,
                             deep, soothing and loving;
and I knew it must be the voice of God.
                             Have no fear sweet child of mine,
                         I feel your deep unhappiness;
                    the doubt and sadness in your life,
and because you have come to me-  you are healed.
All you have faced is erased from this moment on,
go forth child, today is a new day and tomorrow is yours;
                              and I woke up from my dream.
                          I was in the old church sanctuary,
                   with dim flicking candles . . .
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Date: 7/19/2025 5:17:00 PM
Constance, heartiest congratulations on your podium win in my contest with this divine, inspirational piece with a wonderful message. I love it. God walks the faithful from darkness to light, indeed.
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Date: 7/19/2025 3:35:00 PM
Hi Constance, A really nice poem to read with a story and a longing for a brighter outcome. Your faith cones across in this well written poem Congratulations on a winning place Cheers Christine
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