My Little Light

I had a little light, trying hard to shine.
Getting married meant no longer all mine.
Subdued and dimmed, fading fast.
Broke free, at last.

Now I feel it's glow, warming up my heart.
It's so happy I'm so happy, let the good times start.
When I'm in my power, my light is going to shine.
Brace yourselves...or you might go blind!!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Marcum Wong Avatar
February 24, 2019 at 7:14 PM
Your poetry always leaves me with a smile Jean. I love this! Congratulations on having it featured! : ) xxoo
Murray Avatar
February 25, 2019 at 12:37 AM
As always, thank you for your lovely comment Connie. Strangely, now that ten years have passed since our separation, the day before this placement I had thought to delete this poem among a purge of poems I plan which are about that man.
Neumann Avatar
December 18, 2016 at 10:49 AM
Blinded by someone else's release is a good retribution for misguided control. though the main thing remains the freedom. Congratulations on your win and many freedom wishes, Kai
Murray Avatar
December 18, 2016 at 11:35 AM
http://biblehub.com/matthew/5-15.htm Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. I often thought of this while I was with my husband Kai. He covered mine with a bushel I felt. Thank you for your visit and kind comments.
Lamoureux Avatar
December 17, 2016 at 5:26 PM
Bring on the SUN! Congrats on your win.
Murray Avatar
December 17, 2016 at 5:36 PM
It's so wonderful to be a sparkly star shape when it means getting placements in poetry contests Richard. Thank you for taking the time to comment.
Nayak Avatar
December 17, 2016 at 1:35 PM
Dear Jean, awesome:) Congrats on your win!!Shine in the end to turn the deceitful blind! ! love, Anu:)
Murray Avatar
December 17, 2016 at 1:47 PM
Anu, thank you. Mine is childlike in comparison to your's. But I think we have both overcome enormous odds. N'est pas??
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