Immortal Light

Almost, almost, my light went out with yours.
My spirit comatose, could it still live?
Our God was there and touched and found a spark.
He showed me I had yet a bit to give.
Reluctantly, I stirred and took His hand.
He gently lifted me to firmer ground.
With His help now, I seek to find the way
To set you free, your spirit homeward bound.
I longed to keep you here with me, always,
But God had plans that were no part of mine.
Your light was strong enought to linger still,
God's breath has given it immortal shine.

Each night I search the sky for that new star,
He promised He would show me from afar.

Won an 8th
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010


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Date: 10/11/2020 10:10:00 PM
Beautiful! :)
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Date: 10/11/2020 9:23:00 PM
Congratulations on this heartbreaking write!
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Date: 10/11/2020 7:59:00 PM
Very nice! Beautiful!!
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Date: 10/11/2020 5:11:00 PM
Congratulations, Joyce, on the great win for your excellent write!!
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Date: 4/27/2019 5:11:00 AM
What a lovely winning poem dear Joyce, congrats on your win xo
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Date: 4/26/2019 7:53:00 PM
Your sonnet is so softly tender, intimate and beautifully moving, Joyce. I hope you see your star in the night skies. Congratulations on your excellent win. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
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Date: 4/26/2019 6:21:00 PM
Lovely tribute poem, Joyce and a very well deserved win for you from Brian. Congratulations.
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Date: 4/26/2019 6:12:00 PM
Lovely poem, Joyce. A FAVE for me.
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Date: 12/28/2011 10:35:00 PM
Congrats. Enjoyed your write and win both, my friend. bl
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Date: 12/28/2011 5:18:00 AM
Congratulations Joyce. Love, Carol
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Date: 12/27/2011 8:02:00 PM
Oh,joyce, I hope he shows you that star one night. I love how you made this so personal about your beloved brother. HOpe you had a great Christmas and congrats on your win.
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Date: 12/27/2011 3:49:00 PM
Hard to stay behind..but you are needed here! Congrad's on your win watch those calories over the holidays! Light & Love
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Date: 2/8/2010 8:26:00 AM
As such love endures....what a beautiful, heart filled sonnet, Joyce! Well done!~ Carrie
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