Dearest

Dearest, why cry in vain in the black night 
fight its gentle intent to hold and rest. 
Why fear malcontent this absence of light? 
Put false ego upon the loom to test. 

What makes you conclude elation so found
from harsh light, will thus frame your hearts delight?
Reality so formed will oft be unbound,
allow grays to soften the fading light.

We are ripe stalks of Universal Eye.
Walk on courageous in the night time sky.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Bolton Avatar
December 14, 2009 at 5:11 PM
Congratulations on your win obviously well deserved
Haick Avatar
December 7, 2009 at 5:31 AM
Congratulations on your win in Brian's "My Dear.." contest, Deborah! Well-written, well-deserved! Peace and love, Audrey
K. Avatar
December 2, 2009 at 8:06 PM
Your last couplet is just so beautiful, a wonderful ending to such a thought provoking poem :) Congratulations on your win, Deborah--well deserved & thank you for your greetings in my haiku :) enjoy your day!
Freeman Avatar
December 2, 2009 at 4:40 PM
Awesome win, Deb. Sincerely, Love, Moses
Johnson Avatar
December 1, 2009 at 6:28 PM
A lovely winner, Congratulations. Joyce
Esquire Avatar
December 1, 2009 at 7:33 AM
Dear Light and LOVE, Deborah, YOU have the Pen of a Master Congratulations on a Well Deserved 1st Place Win in Brian's Letter Contest "My Dear" Superbly done ALWAYS YOURS...HG
Moreno Avatar
November 30, 2009 at 9:43 PM
Deborah, congrats on your first place win...Raul
Crisci Avatar
November 30, 2009 at 11:41 AM
Congratulations on your first win in Brian Strand's My dear contest. You have merited this price and honor! I love the encouragement given and the wise, tender words in this magnificent Rhyme. God bless you and keep your inspiration alive! Love and hugs, Andrew.
Culverhouse Avatar
November 28, 2009 at 6:11 PM
congrats on the number one poem in the contest!! nicely pened!
Smith-Johnsen Avatar
November 27, 2009 at 11:06 AM
Congratulations Deb., on winning in Brian's “My Dear” writing contest with this wonderful letter. I knew this one was a winner. Congratulations on FIRST place. Your creativity enlivens the mind. Smiles, DAS-J
La France Avatar
November 26, 2009 at 2:04 PM
lovely poem for first place
Mason Avatar
November 26, 2009 at 10:56 AM
Congratulations on your win in Brian's contest!
Richards Avatar
November 26, 2009 at 10:00 AM
HOORAY for you Deb....another magnificent and unique write from your pen! Well deserved and for sure the best of the best! Congrats on this fine win! Love, Carrie
Golden Avatar
November 26, 2009 at 8:33 AM
Deborah, congratulations on your FIRST place win!! Wonderful, passionate piece! Hugs, Donna
Arteaga Avatar
November 26, 2009 at 7:10 AM
Congratulations!
Sweetheart Avatar
November 26, 2009 at 5:04 AM
Congrats, Deb, on your well deserved poem and first place win in Brian's My Dear contest... this is a truly beautiful letter from your most talented pen... happy T. Day.. I am in Pittsburgh visiting my brother and his significant other... blessings ... luv.. and again congratulations, my good friend... Linda-Marie, P.E.P.S. "Sweetheart"
George   Avatar
November 26, 2009 at 4:27 AM
Dear Deb! This is a masterpiece that goes on my favorite list. Congratulations on your well deserved first place. Much Love, Lainie
Strand Avatar
November 26, 2009 at 12:58 AM
Congrats on your success in my contest Debbie.Rgds Brian.My latest contest LOVE CAME DOWN is now open. Perhaps you could Souplmail to confirm a forwarding address for your prize.
Sweetheart Avatar
November 18, 2009 at 4:46 PM
Don't tell me I did it finally... whew!! I must say I had a very good teacher... thankxxx ... let me know when your next challenge is coming... so I can prepare from now... haha luv... Linda-Marie, P.E.P.S. exhausted "Sweetheart"
Sweetheart Avatar
November 17, 2009 at 3:07 PM
Wonderful write and good luck in Brian's contest.. luv .. put false ego upon the loom to test.. powerful line indeed.. thankxxx for sharing... Soup Mail in a few .... luv... Linda-Marie, P.E.P.S. "Sweetheart"
Ryerson Avatar
November 14, 2009 at 7:44 PM
Very apparent this one came straight from the heart, cher! Straight from the heart....My eyes are gettin' a little misty here- Tim
Haick Avatar
November 14, 2009 at 5:03 PM
Beautiful, my dear Deborah! As usual wonderful rhyming! Peace and love, audrey
Richards Avatar
November 14, 2009 at 8:13 AM
You never let me down....as always your poem successfully impresses me with your amazing gift of class and beauty,....Carrie
Al-Khalili Avatar
November 14, 2009 at 4:14 AM
Outstanding write, the flow is beautiful and the vocab is absolute. Good luck with the contest, I wish you all my heart. Love, Sami. Oh, btw, I send you the reply back to your inbox, it has two parts.
Strand Avatar
November 14, 2009 at 12:10 AM
Thank you for supporting my contest Debbie.Rgds Brian
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