Darkness and Light
I couldn’t recognize the reflection in the mirror
The shadow that outlined me I couldn’t see clearer
I couldn’t see where the path before me leads
I heard a gun shot, I covered my wound as it bleeds
I felt a light gently turn me around
I felt my body no longer on the ground
When I returned to the path, I saw where it could lead
I touched my wound and no longer did it bleed
The dirt on my face and clothes was cleansed
From just one wipe of his garment he erased my sins
He removed the blindness from my eyes
Tears fell without surprise
I took a step forward and my foot made a print
I stood up straight and my backbone no longer bent
I took pride in my stand
I felt destiny within my hand
He put purpose in my heart
That’s the difference between light and dark
Copyright © Joezette Julien | Year Posted 2005
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