Carry the Light

Embrace it for it is yours
Stand up, be proud and carry it
Walk in it and complete your chores
The world is waiting so go ahead and
scratch the itch

Through the rain and in the sunshine
Continue your mighty walk
Travail through all darkness with guidance
from the divine
Steady your pace and make sure not to 
balk

O' rhapsody! Soulfully  move and groove upright
No bending or cowering to the shadow
Stand in it and carry the light
Take the lead; no need to follow

Never dim it
to cover their shadow
Proudly carry it
while playing the banjo

Now, go on

Carry the light.
Shine,
Shine on

Endure the long night.
Shine,
Shine on
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Meadows Avatar
October 10, 2023 at 12:36 AM
Enjoyed reading this poem. Well done.
Watkins  Avatar
October 10, 2023 at 10:04 AM
Thank you, Jeanette. Carry the Light. It's yours. :)
Jones Avatar
October 9, 2023 at 11:46 PM
I love how encouraging and upbeat this is full of positivity.
Watkins  Avatar
October 10, 2023 at 10:06 AM
Thank you, Karen. Carry the Light. It's yours. :)
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