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Out of the Darkness Ii - a New Perspective : Collaboration With Daniel Turner

Lost in a vacuum of darkness 
Hearing beats of a distant drum
A marshaling cadence that harkened 
Together we'll overcome 

Advancing I paused to listen 
The sonorous pounding increased 
It's volume and rhythm did hasten 
My lonely anxiety had ceased

I knew nothing now could stop me
Adrenaline numbed all sense of fear
My pace became more lively 
As the darkness began to clear 

Then suddenly another thumping 
I tried to make sense of it all 
My nerves were raw and jumping 
From within I began to recall 
 
With confidence I ventured
To soldier on about  
Alone I fought my battles
Sowing seeds of fear and doubt 

I found my path had gone astray 
And led me far from home
Pride and shame would guide my way
In darkness left to roam

So longing for the sunlight
Without torrential rain 
And thoughts of bright tomorrows 
Without regard for pain

Into this light still brighter
Casting sins of my confession 
The heaviness within my soul
Was lifted from oppression 

His grace there to receive me
In my greatest hour of need
Thankful is my heart and soul
His call was there to heed

That beating drum still resonates 
In such a blessed way
Now, at last, the prodigal
Is coming home to stay


  Spiritually speaking,

          Daniel Turner
                 & Jeannie Minor

Copyright © Jeannie Cronin | Year Posted 2016

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Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 2/2/2016 10:19:00 AM Inspiring writing that uplifts the soul to the heights of heavens! Great collaboration , superb writing, a seven to each, dear Janie and Daniel! Bless you! Login to Reply Jeannie Cronin Date: 2/2/2016 3:51:00 PM Thank you, Demetrios. Daniel and I were both challenged and blessed, as it should be.

Keith Bickerstaffe Date: 1/31/2016 7:32:00 PM Your penultimate verse is the clincher for me... I love the way you conquered your fears and came through, perhaps not unscathed, but nonetheless whole. Well done you two. (I reviewed part 1 on Daniel's page) Neatly rhymed! Best wishes, Keith Login to Reply Jeannie Cronin Date: 1/31/2016 7:55:00 PM Thank you, Keith. I think I can speak for both of us here, it was a really fun challenge.

Jeannie Cronin Date: 1/31/2016 10:07:00 AM Thank you, Silent. Always a pleasure Login to Reply

Daniel Turner Date: 1/30/2016 9:51:00 PM I like this version too, Jeannie. Nothing wrong about being spiritual, most of the writers over here are. Login to Reply Jeannie Cronin Date: 1/30/2016 11:38:00 PM Your beginning of "Together we'll overcome" made for a smooth Segway to spirituality. Once again, my distinct pleasure to collaborate with such seasoned talent.