The Fog of Night

As we wade into the fog of the night,
In fear, people reach and grope with blind eye.
May there be on all of our paths bright light.

Hurried from their houses, fleeing in fright,
No farewells spoken, no huddled good-bye,
As we wade into the fog of the night.

Hubris hoists feeble minds to lofty height,
With unbridled tongues that lead with a lie.
May there be on all of our paths bright light.

Why? Why do the giants abuse their might?
Concealing answers, who will tell us why,
As we wade into the fog of the night?

In dire plight, we know the way that is right.
The way ahead, for every step, we cry,
“May there be on all of our paths bright light.”

Treading through carnage and unsightly blight,
Our hope in our future keeps our heads high.
As we wade into the fog of the night,
May there be on all of our paths bright light.

02/28/2022
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Lawless Avatar
March 4, 2022 at 5:05 AM
A timely troubling and hopeful write MD. Nicely done
Johnson Avatar
March 5, 2022 at 6:32 AM
Thank you for the kind words - MDJ
Agustin Avatar
March 4, 2022 at 1:07 AM
Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this. God bless you.
Johnson Avatar
March 5, 2022 at 6:39 AM
Thank you for the kind words. Jeremiah 29:11 - “‘For I well know the thoughts that I am thinking toward you,’ declares Jehovah, ‘thoughts of peace, and not of calamity, to give you a future and a hope."
Calasibetta Avatar
March 3, 2022 at 5:16 PM
Congratulations on your win in the contest. You write with a poignant heart and touch the reality of the difficult times we live in. :)Paulette
Johnson Avatar
March 3, 2022 at 8:51 PM
Thank you for your kind words and the congratulations. Congratulations on your win as well :-). Best regards - MDJ
Hankins Avatar
March 3, 2022 at 4:17 PM
Congratulations, MD, on your placement in my Villanelle contest. Your poem touched my heart, especially during these difficult days. It was a splendid write!
Johnson Avatar
March 3, 2022 at 8:48 PM
Thank you for the kind placement and the sentiment. Best regards — MDJ
Foster Avatar
March 1, 2022 at 5:44 AM
Thank you for the hope and horror of this
Johnson Avatar
March 2, 2022 at 7:31 AM
Thank you for visiting this write. Very much appreciated.
Staton Avatar
March 1, 2022 at 4:46 AM
This is absolutely beautiful!
Johnson Avatar
March 2, 2022 at 7:33 AM
Thank you Valerie. A very kind and generous compliment. Best regards. —MDJ
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