Out of Quicksand of Sin

Face darkened in smear of murky disdain You walked on slimy soil of cardinal sin Life trampled by defiant footsteps within At journey’s end you’d suffer the pain Take repentant vow you’d always refrain Breaking tormented mind to slivers thin With clean soul new journey you’d begin You’d never tread on black quicksand again. The promise ignites within a candle light The conscience lost in the dark you’d find Guiding you out of remorse and the blight Scene of dirty road would leave the mind A star in dark sky life would shine bright Soul would shield candle light in the wind. Written : January 9, 2018. December 13, 2021 Contest : Sonnet's Salutation Sponsor : William Kekaula