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Written 22 June 2o25 for Ronnie James Dio Poetry Contest Robert James Lingouri

Light That Never Fades

Inspired by song “The Temple of the King” (Rainbow)

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                                        Light That Never Fades

                           When the gloom of night shrouds my life
                                 And my journey is rife with strife,
                                       To my inner self I retreat
                                To guide which way to trail my feet;

                            When roads I tread are rough and tough
                             And my strength is deemed not enough,
                                        To my inner self I resort
                                   Some support to me to afford;

                                When the hill I climb is too steep
                                And along slopes I have to creep,
                                   My inner self flits for rescue,
                               To guide the path, I need pursue;

                                When in life I reach a crossroad
                                And burdened with a heavy load
                                I know not on which way to slide,
                                  My inner self rests by my side;

                                    The inner self, a bacon light
                              Day and night, shining silver bright,
                                Signals the rightful goal to stalk,
                                 Along the seemly road to walk;

                            The seat of peace, glowing with grace,
                               It spreads its sparkle across space
                                As the light of the King`s temple
                                That like sunshine does resemble;

                             Let`s trust this light that never fades,
                              That no flame can blemish its shade,
                                    A pure reflection of the soul,
                                   An atom of the Divine Whole.
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George Avatar
July 1, 2025 at 9:02 AM
There is an atom of the divine self or a godly spark within each one of us. If we allow it to blaze, it will guide us through the dark and rugged roads of life. Enjoyed this beautifully rhyming poem, exhorting each one to look into and be led by the inner light. A poem of great inspiration, dear Krish.
Dietrich Avatar
June 27, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Great job with this one. I didn't know any of this singer's songs but people came up with good poems inspired by the lyrics of them.
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