Beacon

Just a circle in the dark, paved roadway
A halo of light in a blackened world
Just a ray of sunlight in a forest of shadows
Pointing straight while others have curled
Moving on, and searching the horizon
Just a lighthouse on a stormy night
A beacon to the shops in the harbor
So consumed with pure terror and fright
Sunlight to the clouds in the sky
A rose in a hackle of thorns
Just a circle of light in the darkness
One in white among millions who mourn
You shine to all those who surround you
Don’t blow our for the need is dire
And with your light, you lead the way
You have the power to change and inspire


ENLIGHTENMENT, HOPE, AND HARMONY
4-23-13
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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May 1, 2013 at 6:50 PM
JULI, :-) I love the sound of "Enlightenment, Hope, and Harmony." Congratulations in Russell's contest. ~LINDA
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May 1, 2013 at 6:06 AM
Many congratulations juli xx
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April 29, 2013 at 2:53 PM
.Good Reading your piece here Julie, I can sense you are looking and searching in poetry.. I will try to find time to look up some more of you stuff; also thank you for your comment.' Joe.)
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April 26, 2013 at 2:50 PM
Too beautiful. I've got to favorite it. Your words stick more than glue. Very moving piece. Lovely! Always, Laura
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