Dark

The shadows lurking in the dark

A light that only makes a spark

Illuminates the road ahead

My feet feel like lead

As I trudge along beneath the trees

The wind whispering on the breeze

I move the branches from my face

As I keep um my steady pace

Not very far to go

The things that await I do not know

I see a light as bright as can be

It awakens the soul inside of me

At last the place I’ve been searching for

Now my heart can rest once more
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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June 16, 2016 at 11:20 AM
Jen H.,, nicely penned. Enjoyed reading your thoughts and words today. **SKAT**
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October 16, 2008 at 2:39 PM
I like the way the title flows throughout this poem. The images are also excellent regarding the trees and the breeze. The rhyming pattern is right on point also. Great job and welcome to Poetry Soup! ~Joseph
Bulger Avatar
September 28, 2008 at 4:22 AM
A great feeling of searching... this is a real nice piece and I look forward to reading you more.
Torres Avatar
September 27, 2008 at 7:15 PM
Jen- Nice poem glad you got there. Michael
Harrington Avatar
September 26, 2008 at 9:52 PM
wonderful images and a strong sense of giving up. my name is janetta harrington ... funny huh!
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