A Shaft of Light

The overcast sky, the drizzling rain,
the weather dictates my mood again.

Grey and black clouds block the sun.
A dismal morning has begun.

A break in the gloom is what we need
as through the clouds a shaft of light bleeds.

One small ray brings a lift to the heart.
I hold my breath ... and watch the clouds part.





~~~ 09/02/2013~~~
for Seren Roberts Shaft of Light contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Johnson Avatar
March 7, 2013 at 11:33 PM
Thank you Francine for my placement in your contest. It was a fun one to write for. This is lovely. Love, Joyce
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February 17, 2013 at 9:32 PM
Francine, stopping by to enjoy all of Seren's "Shaft of light " winners.. Congratulations with your awesome poem. xox~ PD
Dietrich Avatar
February 17, 2013 at 3:53 PM
Congrats on your fine win, Francine. tell me about your cat. How old is she/he and what kind do you have? I just adore a good cat!! I can't believe I finally found such a good one after the last two that I had! Luv, Andrea
Haick Avatar
February 17, 2013 at 12:39 PM
Another lovely poem! Congratulations on your win, Francine!
Lamoureux Avatar
February 17, 2013 at 8:46 AM
It's intresting how light has such an impact on mood. Congrats.
May Avatar
February 17, 2013 at 7:10 AM
beautiful write Francine...congrats on your win
Veetil Avatar
February 17, 2013 at 3:19 AM
an amazing write...congratulations...
Roberts Avatar
February 17, 2013 at 3:13 AM
Well done Francine, and thank you....Seren
Squyres Avatar
February 16, 2013 at 10:11 PM
It's always so good to see the sun peek through the clouds after a long rain. Enjoyed your poem and congratulations !!
Lamoureux Avatar
February 15, 2013 at 8:11 PM
Great entry.
Dietrich Avatar
February 10, 2013 at 11:13 PM
Yes, I did mine on a break from gloom as well. Well done, Francine. An uplifting poem.
Kovrlija Avatar
February 10, 2013 at 11:29 AM
Lovely poem!
Bolden Avatar
February 10, 2013 at 6:09 AM
very nice poem
Gorelick Avatar
February 9, 2013 at 9:30 PM
I like! Nice rhymes..I have no idea what to do with this contest.BG
Merryman Avatar
February 9, 2013 at 7:44 PM
A wonderful write, Francine! Best wishes in the contest! Love, Kim
Sivey Avatar
February 9, 2013 at 4:25 PM
This is a tremendous and enlightening write my friend! I love how you brought the shaft of line into your gloomy day! A very delightful piece, Great Work!!
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