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Igniting Divine Light

“I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” (Spoken by Jesus) -John 8.12, NIV 
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                                      Igniting Divine Light

when the grim darkness of night
	shrouds our life 
               and we know not
			which path to tread 
                         to reach our goal

when the mind is veiled with clouds
	woven inside a spider`s web
		and we know not
			where lies our goal

when the spirit is at a low tide
	driven by the pull of the moon
		and we know not
			which way to swim

when the soul is soiled 
         with dust from the filthy pathway 	
	that everybody tramples on
		and we know not
                      how to come out of the fix

When our life is in a horrible mess
	concocted by a swirl of fateful events
		and we know not 
			how to to make it turn around

It Is time to ignite
	the light of faith in the divine
	      light of His love and mercy
			through sacrifice of His Only Son
			crucified for false heresy
			flogged and buried in a dark tomb
			by some vile men of lore

	        light glowing from Christ
			risen from the tomb of darkness
			to illuminate the path of His shepherds
			and guide them to reams of brightness

	         light that dispels 
                        the dullness of dark despair
			to infuse trust and aspirations
                         inspire confidence
                         illuminate our path
                         our journey in life

                  light that cleanses the human heart
                           from the filth of sour hate and pride
                           ushers in joy to one and all 
                           and disperses darkish clouds away

                   light of the hope of redemption
			   of man from evils and his sin
                           to the end goal of salvation
                            trough renewal of human soul

                   light of a distant dream
	                   of peace and unity
	                   of justice and liberty
	                   of inclusion and fraternity
                           until eternity.
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