Caroline Cécile Delacroix Poet Quatrain

Beyond Vantage Point

When the sun disappears from our presence
Hidden away by huge orbs of dark clouds
Spirits become forlorn, emotions tensed
Our focus is lost, and we float about.

As if we just lost our best friend, we mourn
The days when the sun made it all sublime
We could see our life and future far out
Sure, all of our dreams would come true in time.

Suddenly it all disappears from view
Fears enter our being, and hopes are gone
Whisked away by menacing threats of doom
We blame the elements for this let down.

In so doing, we fail to see the truth
That we were made in the image of God
That within us lie the strength, the virtues
And vision to reach beyond our look out.

In truth, the sun shines on, even when shunned
By storm cloud like forces out of its grasp
That oppose its purpose, till once again
It breaks through and in its rays we bask.

By CarolineCécile
Copyright © 05.22.11

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The Fringe June 1, 2011 at 6:19 PM Wonderful visualization of how the lack of light is not bad, but only there to regulate our measure of perception. "And vision to reach beyond our look out", I feel you here. To reach through the clouds, the dark, the fearful, I have found true happiness in this thought in my life. Truly the light and dark serve a beautiful purpose. As I am teaching myself to not view the storm cloud as "negative", I am finding myself becoming happy, happier than I have ever been in my life. I love your thoughts

Cory Long May 27, 2011 at 4:47 PM this is great I loved the last verse it is so true.. cory Caroline Cécile Delacroix May 27, 2011 at 5:03 PM Thanks Cory, much appreciated.

Poet Destroyer A May 26, 2011 at 1:59 PM Caroline, I agree with the beauty of your words.. and behind every hidden storm a flower waits to bloom... no matter how deep the water... enjoyed...God bless.,..p.d.8 Caroline Cécile Delacroix May 27, 2011 at 5:00 PM I feel a poem coming on...:) your fingers itching to write what is forming in your mind. Thanks for the comments, p.d.! Encouraging. Best wishes, Caroline.

James Foulk May 25, 2011 at 1:44 PM a great piece you wrote, enjoyed reading it. Caroline Cécile Delacroix May 27, 2011 at 5:03 PM Thanks James, glad you enjoyed it!

Andrea Dietrich May 23, 2011 at 11:48 PM An inspirational one, CAroline. You are very "enlightened" my dear. Caroline Cécile Delacroix May 27, 2011 at 5:01 PM Thank you for your kind word, Andrea!

Carolyn Devonshire May 23, 2011 at 10:58 AM Hon, those clouds appear in all our lives. As you express so eloquently, we just have to wait until the sun peaks through again. Hope the sun is shining on your life right now, dear friend. You have quite a gift for inspiring hope! Love, Carolyn Caroline Cécile Delacroix May 27, 2011 at 5:01 PM Thanks, Carolyn!

Linda-Marie Sweetheart May 23, 2011 at 6:43 AM Superb language Caroline with this intense write giving much imagery to every line.. luv the reference to the elements and our moods ... your last lines are wonderfully complimentary to conclude the poem's entirety... so enjoyed.luv.. Caroline Cécile Delacroix May 27, 2011 at 5:02 PM Thank you very much, Linda-Marie! Glad you enjoyed it.

Matt Hunt May 22, 2011 at 10:56 PM Very true. The Light of the World sent the sun to be our guide during the days. Such a beautiful poem. Caroline Cécile Delacroix May 22, 2011 at 11:11 PM Thank you, Matt, the sun is a great metaphor for God, don't you think? Glad you enjoyed it. Caroline.

Don Johnson May 22, 2011 at 10:39 PM life sure has its reason, and death takes us home on our path enjoy the love of the season immortal we are but don't laugh... lovely thoughtful poem babe xo Don Caroline Cécile Delacroix May 22, 2011 at 11:21 PM I'm not laughing, but smiling. Thank you for the comments in rhyme, Don! Thanks for the xo, but you know, I'm not a babe. :), xo from Southern California. Caroline.