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The Lantern Bearers

My fellow pilgrims on life’s path, I greet you here today To share a tale of gratitude For help along our way. Our best route is the straightest path, And narrow from the gate. But most of us went crashing through As though we couldn’t wait To see the things in store for us, The sights that life would bring, Not knowing that the track is steep And dangers wait to sting. A plethora of vistas wait For those with eyes to see But fog can sometimes block our view As daylight starts to flee. It’s in these dark and tricky parts Where angels come to play, With lanterns born above their gaze To light the hidden way. And when we pass beyond their light, Another’s overlaps, Until we’ve reached the sun again And crossed the risky gaps. These angels are but humble souls; A neighbor down the road Who walks their path with righteous steps, And shoulders others’ load. God bless these lantern bearers! Without them I’d be lost And never find my way back home Despite the distance crossed.

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Date: 1/12/2025 1:49:00 AM
A wonderful ode to the angels, our helpers along life’s path. Enjoyed reading it very much
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Janny Vellinga
Date: 5/8/2025 12:16:00 PM
Thank you
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Dean Wood
Date: 5/6/2025 8:11:00 AM
Janny, So sorry, I missed your comment or just forgot to reply. It means so much to me that you would take the time to read and comment. You lantern bearer are a lantern bearer. Thank you!
Date: 1/4/2025 2:54:00 PM
HI Dean….a great title which caught my eye and drew me in….and your poem did not disappoint …..beautifully worded, uplifting with a wonderful message of kindness. Love it….Debx
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Dean Wood
Date: 1/8/2025 8:12:00 AM
Thank you for your kind words Deb!
Date: 8/24/2024 12:44:00 PM
One can find an angel in the most unexpected of places... I really like this poem and the positive message it sends... Very, very well written and rhymed, Dean... I am surprised that more poets have not commented on this gem. It's one of those poems that everyone should read :)
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Dean Wood
Date: 1/8/2025 8:11:00 AM
Thank you for your comment Kelly. It really does mean a lot to hear another poets take on your work. God bless!
Date: 8/5/2024 1:03:00 PM
So true, they are often taken for granted, but can teach us so much. Well worded.
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Dean Wood
Date: 5/6/2025 8:08:00 AM
Thanks for taking time to read and comment. I don't login to the soup as often as I should so I apologize for my late response. God bless.
Date: 1/17/2024 10:02:00 PM
I like the imagery here Dean. There are 'heroes of the faith' everywhere even down our own street probably. Great poem and message :)
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Dean Wood
Date: 1/20/2024 4:20:00 PM
Thank you Sam. We all need help occasionally and we should help others when we can. I appreciate your comment.

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