Notes About The Poem

Originally published: 26th February 2023

Image: gR

This Poem was placed 1st in the "Bitesize No. 64" Contest sponsored by Line Gauthier (Judged 14th June 2023)

As featured in the Poetry Soup Anthology: "Radiant Verses"


Lit By Love

there’s a silence somewhere that listens and hears

that feels all our pain through the gift of our tears

that helps us to see in that dark which we hide

by shining a light - lit by love - deep inside.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Schiavina Avatar
October 15, 2024 at 7:30 AM
Beautiful hymn to the hidden God Who is light and love and heals the unseen.
Radice Avatar
October 15, 2024 at 8:49 AM
Thank you Frances. Cheers - Gary
Hind Avatar
August 2, 2024 at 8:35 AM
Very inspiring- a kind word can go a long way
Radice Avatar
August 2, 2024 at 3:04 PM
I appreciate your comments Paige, thank you. Cheers - Gary
Callus Avatar
July 4, 2023 at 10:58 AM
Although this poem speaks of pain and sadness, yet it ends with words of hope for the future. My attention is also drawn to the perfect rhymes and smooth flowing delivery. ~ Regards // paul
Radice Avatar
July 4, 2023 at 11:24 AM
Thank you Paul. I originally planned a poem based on The Lady Chapel at Liverpool Anglican Cathedral Ann and I were visiting last year. The idea though felt a little flat; it was to be a straightforward description of that small but beautiful chapel in the cathedral's basement. Rather than stick with that, I started thinking about the atmosphere of the place and how I could put that into words instead - hence this poem. :) Cheers - Gary
Lindley Avatar
May 31, 2023 at 8:41 AM
True verses that express both darkness and hoe for we mortals. A fav, a gem my friend. God bless.
Radice Avatar
May 31, 2023 at 11:49 AM
Hi Robert. Thank you! Yes..hope..there always has to be hope in the darkness. Cheers - Gary
Baker Avatar
May 31, 2023 at 8:20 AM
Congratulations on your Win! This was a powerful poem, Gary. A unique way of conveying the Love that lights the way through our darknesses, my friend. Thanks for sharing your insights with us through your poetry. A poet friend in Texas, Bill
Radice Avatar
May 31, 2023 at 11:48 AM
Thank you Bill. I appreciate your visit, read and comments. Cheers - Gary
La France Avatar
May 30, 2023 at 1:21 PM
Gary, a beautiful poem and congratulations on your win, well done !
Radice Avatar
May 30, 2023 at 2:21 PM
Hi Constance. Thank you. A poem about loss but one that hopefully offers up hope too. Cheers - Gary
Andresen Avatar
May 30, 2023 at 7:14 AM
- Beautifully penned, Gary - Congratulations on your top win :) - hugs
Radice Avatar
May 30, 2023 at 11:03 AM
Thanks so much Anne-Lise. Cheers - Gary
Lane Avatar
May 29, 2023 at 11:45 AM
What wonderful thoughts to hold onto when such a situation next presents itself. Congratulations on having written this winning verse, Gary.
Radice Avatar
May 30, 2023 at 6:09 AM
Hi Lin. Thank you and belated congratulations on your Poem Of The Day. :) Cheers - Gary
M  Avatar
May 29, 2023 at 2:18 AM
Simply and beautifully said Gary! Debx
Radice Avatar
May 30, 2023 at 6:06 AM
Thanks Deb. The same applies to your lovely comment :) Cheers - Gary
Flaherty Avatar
May 10, 2023 at 1:05 PM
Another win I see Sir Congratulations I have always loved your work since I first read one of your pieces. 2 in a row I hope you get a Trii-factor like the American Gothic Trident Subject flow choice and no overuse of insignificant words and always has relevance and meaning. Congrats again Gary well done
Flaherty Avatar
May 11, 2023 at 2:29 PM
Best reply or comment ever Totally agree Comments and replies are the actual tea true with Here here well said
Radice Avatar
May 11, 2023 at 2:07 AM
Hi Christopher. The real wins come not from contests (nice as they are) but from comments such as yours. Much appreciated. Cheers - Gary
Kendrick Avatar
April 23, 2023 at 3:58 AM
Back with congratulations. Way to go. I enjoyed reading it the second time. Thanks for dropping by my page. Sara
Radice Avatar
April 26, 2023 at 5:30 AM
Thank you Sara. Much appreciated. Cheers - Gary
Ashley Avatar
April 22, 2023 at 5:31 PM
Dear Gary, whenever we love there is the danger of inevitable loss. When we experience it, a light - lit by love - soothes the darkness within. A potent and poignant piece, my friend. Congratulations for your win in Brian's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Radice Avatar
April 23, 2023 at 2:22 AM
Indeed Susan. Thank you. You've described exactly as intended the message I wished to convey. Cheers - Gary
Barcomb Avatar
April 22, 2023 at 1:34 PM
Deep and to the point...
Radice Avatar
April 23, 2023 at 2:16 AM
Thank you Lois. Cheers - Gary
Fowler Avatar
April 21, 2023 at 7:10 AM
Sweet comfort Gary! :)
Radice Avatar
April 21, 2023 at 8:31 AM
Thank you Linda! :) Cheers - Gary
Rees Avatar
April 15, 2023 at 2:07 AM
Comforting words for troubled times, Gary. Speaks volumes !
Radice Avatar
April 15, 2023 at 2:16 AM
Thanks Peter. Hope you're keeping well. Cheers - Gary
Richards Avatar
April 13, 2023 at 11:02 AM
This poem has endless depth. It resonates with me. Regards, Suzette
Radice Avatar
April 13, 2023 at 12:25 PM
Hi Suzette. I'm so glad it resonates with you. Thank you for your visit. Cheers - Gary
Kauffman Avatar
April 13, 2023 at 9:52 AM
Congratulations on your win Gary. Whenever I see one of your poems listed I know I am in for a poetic feast! I love the first line. There is so much said in your simple lines - like Sandburg's fog on little cat feet - such a feeling of compassion and comfort. Sending you blessings of the Easter season. Hope you are well and staying inspired.
Radice Avatar
April 13, 2023 at 10:10 AM
Thanks Sam for your lovely words. I always try and keep the poems as simple as I can but the simpler and shorter they are, the harder I find they are to write. Go figure! :) I've actually just posted a blog about having difficulty finding my muse at the moment so am taking a time-out from writing at PS. Hopefully it wont be for long. I've much catching up to do with the reading of others' poems - yours included of course. Cheers - Gary
Kulkarni Avatar
April 9, 2023 at 9:35 AM
A Deep message in simple words!! Absolutely loved it Gary!!
Radice Avatar
April 9, 2023 at 12:26 PM
Smita, thank you for your lovely comments. Cheers - Gary
Goldsmith Avatar
April 8, 2023 at 10:31 AM
WOW!!! What a powerful write in a few words. Love it. Blessings as you write away...................
Radice Avatar
April 9, 2023 at 12:25 PM
I love the idea that you thought my simple poem to be powerful Paula. I take a lot from that. Cheers - Gary
Ray Avatar
April 1, 2023 at 7:04 PM
and i concur with the wisdom and brevity...excellent execution....loved it...
Radice Avatar
April 2, 2023 at 2:15 AM
Thanks Timothy. Much appreciated. Cheers - Gary
Fowler Avatar
March 28, 2023 at 6:50 AM
Deeply expressive write Gary. Nice! :)
Radice Avatar
March 28, 2023 at 1:48 PM
Thanks again Linda for your support. Much appreciated. Cheers - Gary
Paul Hempstone Avatar
March 23, 2023 at 4:50 AM
Your words beautifully express the comforting and transformative power of a divine presence that is attuned to our struggles and guides us towards inner light and healing. Well done!
Radice Avatar
March 23, 2023 at 7:01 AM
Thank you for your kind comments Kabutha. Cheers - Gary
Alex Avatar
March 22, 2023 at 8:18 PM
A very convince-filled poem. Beautifully written. Congratulations!
Radice Avatar
March 23, 2023 at 12:49 AM
Thank you Christuraj. :) Cheers - Gary
Sambourne Avatar
March 5, 2023 at 11:12 AM
Greetings Gary. Another movingly fine write that celebrates love's glow, a sustaining force in a troubled world. I hope that your lung problems have long left you. Sincerest regards, Brian
Radice Avatar
March 5, 2023 at 12:45 PM
Thanks Brian. It's only been the last two weeks really that I've improved to the point I'm no longer coughing and got my energy back. Poetry pulled me through. :) Cheers - Gary
M  Avatar
March 5, 2023 at 5:08 AM
Simply beautiful Gary! Debx
Radice Avatar
March 20, 2023 at 1:40 PM
Deb - Thanks so much. I'll take a look at your latest poems in the next couple of days. Cheers - Gary
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