Shaft of Light

Oh imperceptible storm looming mighty as we walk,
secure is its claim as volatile manipulator.

The sun hides behind the insensitive violation,
the rugged moor top grows shapeless within the greyish shroud.

The day gives way to manifestation, illusions cast
as folk stagger habitually along life’s broadway.

My mother clasps a tiny hand, just happens to be mine,
the sun fights back peeps through the cloud, a shaft of light appears.

“One day you and I” she says “Will travel upon that light,
sent down every day for us, this the stairway to heaven.”

So many questions come to mind after these pensive years,
the day I buried my mother, a shaft of light appears!

© Harry J Horsman  2013
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Maverick Avatar
March 31, 2023 at 4:53 PM
So pleased I decided a random choice of Your pages here Harry, a snapshot of your early Days..WOW I feel a connection with your mother Through your memory transcribed Harry, i taste Some of the hope' and the inevitable risks that Woulx lie ahead..Yet there is so much truth in Her words Harry.' A truth not controlled ultimately by her, or any of us.' Or temporary events that will beset us evil or good ' I know I Need to realise that every day i exist here God bless you '
Manassian Avatar
February 23, 2013 at 3:47 PM
Harry...how moving! I'm touched by this write....A shaft of light appeared when I buried my Mom on a cold rainy day in March! Still miss her! May God envelope you with His love. Harry...thanks for your wonderful post on my last poem. It is very dear to me! Hugs!
A   Avatar
February 17, 2013 at 9:30 PM
Harry, stopping by to enjoy all of Seren's "Shaft of light " winners.. Congratulations with your awesome poem. xox~ PD
Haick Avatar
February 17, 2013 at 12:25 PM
This is really a beauty, Harry! Congratulations, my friend. This is one of my favs.
Gildersleeve Avatar
February 17, 2013 at 9:23 AM
Congrats Harry on you awesome win. Warm Smiles, Connie
Lamoureux Avatar
February 17, 2013 at 8:41 AM
What a masterful picture you painted. Congratulations.
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
February 17, 2013 at 8:21 AM
Many congratulations on you winning spot harry, well deserved my friend xx
May Avatar
February 17, 2013 at 6:57 AM
beautiful and heartfelt...congrats on your win
Veetil Avatar
February 17, 2013 at 2:32 AM
amazing this is ,Harry...congratulations on your win...
Roberts Avatar
February 16, 2013 at 11:35 PM
beautifully done Harry, congrats on your win
Squyres Avatar
February 16, 2013 at 9:35 PM
Enjoyed the story within your poem...how very touching !! Congrats on your win !!
Jones Avatar
February 16, 2013 at 8:38 PM
Congratulations Harry beautiful poem....stairway to heaven...wonderful
Roberts Avatar
February 16, 2013 at 7:29 PM
Well done Harry, thanks for submitting a poem in my contest....Seren
Richards Avatar
February 16, 2013 at 5:42 PM
One of my favorites in this contest! Love it, Harry!
Lamoureux Avatar
February 16, 2013 at 8:09 AM
I see a win illuminated by a shaft of light. Well done Harry!
A   Avatar
February 14, 2013 at 8:30 PM
Harry, Stopping by with sincere thanks for your kind comments. It is appreciated more than words or can say... Wishing you the best Valentine's Day YET! Always & Forever :-) LINDA
O'Leary Avatar
February 13, 2013 at 12:50 PM
Superb, Harry! Terry
Johnson Avatar
February 7, 2013 at 12:48 AM
interesting coincidence here...some say no such thing as coincidence....im with the latter mate...
Kearley Avatar
February 6, 2013 at 12:56 AM
Words of beauty....Another Fav for my file. Keep them comming. :o)
Grisetti Avatar
February 3, 2013 at 2:32 PM
I was truly amazed by the ending couplet - perfect image to remember your poem.
Andresen Avatar
February 3, 2013 at 2:53 AM
Harry, this is just gorgeous! - I wish you luck in the contest! - Have a nice Sunday. - My morning started with a snow storm ...... - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
Breidenthal Avatar
February 2, 2013 at 8:00 PM
Marvelous poem! So uplifting and pensive this one is. Absolutely adored this poem from your heart. . Always, Laura
Peranteau Avatar
February 2, 2013 at 7:32 PM
Beautiful write dear poet ! Beautiful ! Have a wonderful weekend sir....much love, james
Veetil Avatar
February 2, 2013 at 2:02 PM
great presentation Harry, love this one...
Dietrich Avatar
February 2, 2013 at 12:47 PM
OH MY GOSH, this is amazing!!!! a big FAVE on this one!!!
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