The Brighter Light

I walk in darkness many times,
not knowing to turn left or right;
there is a light, a glowing ember,
toward the light I have greater sight...

I seek and I search for all its meaning,
why it follows, why it sometimes goes;
I seek it scarcely in times of strength
and cry for its presence in times of woes...

I am aware that it can always live,
inside of me, flowing ever bright;
all I need is an open heart
and a forgiving soul to power its might...

My walk in darkness need never be,
if I remember to always shine like He;
for loving and forgiving are above all else,
in the ever-present glow between Him and me.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011



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Date: 12/3/2011 2:03:00 PM
A wonderful write, George. Congrats on your win! Kim
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Date: 11/30/2011 7:38:00 AM
thhis is a great poem George. I'm so glad PD had this contest or I would have missed it. It is simply right on! congratulations to you on writing such a great poem. into my favs
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Date: 11/30/2011 6:36:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in P.D.'s "5th Poem on the Soup" contest George. Love, Carol
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Date: 11/30/2011 5:19:00 AM
A featured poem AND a super duper win. Great going, George. Such excellence! Gwendolen
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Date: 11/29/2011 10:49:00 PM
Congratulations George on your win in the 5th poem contest.
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Date: 11/29/2011 10:33:00 PM
George.. i don't know how many times i have read this poem.. but i love it..,.. Congratulations on your wonderful win, I would also like to thank you for the support. Take care, and have yourself a great night,. ;-) ~p.d. Reply to comment
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Date: 11/1/2011 8:39:00 PM
Congrats George on featured poem this week on PS.. wonderful write to share with luv..
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Date: 10/31/2011 6:21:00 PM
GEROGE, Congratulations on your featured poem of the week.. take care and have yourself a safe and fun Halloween night,..p.d.
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Date: 10/31/2011 12:32:00 PM
Congratulations on your well deserving poetry being featured this week George. Love, Carol
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Date: 1/8/2011 4:49:00 PM
Awesome! I love these George!!! Really Great!
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Date: 1/7/2011 6:19:00 PM
great thoughts you have shared with me today....I needed to read your insight.
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Date: 1/7/2011 1:05:00 PM
Very beautiful, George! Hold on to your lively faith..no matter what and by His grace you will live in His presence for always! Blessings to you and have a wonderful weekend! Oh, and welcome to PS! I'm sure that you'll love it here. Don't forget to leave comments for others and they'll do the same for you. Love, Audrey
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