Geoffrey Brewer Poet Rhyme

The Radiance of Words

THE RADIANCE of WORDS

T’ward darkened stage a spotlight throws a beam
Bright circle draws rapt focus of each mind
Now witness to a world newly defined
Of entities that live within this gleam

In theatre of life that may seem dark
Or filled with views chaotic and confused
A word can fix a focus to infuse
A sense, bringing illumination stark 

When those of language currency may wield
Words purposed to deny a picture fair
But cast dark shades of turmoil and despair 
By which truth is distorted and concealed

Then let the poets’ lucent words cast rays
To brighten and elucidate our ways

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Gershon Wolf December 19, 2021 at 6:08 PM I'm depending on lucid poets like you, Geoffrey. As for me, I think that I just muddy the waters. Nice write! :) gw

P.S. Awtry December 4, 2021 at 7:29 AM This is beautiful…it ties in with John 1 in a way and made me think of how important words are to God. It must grieve Hin so when our language is not radiant. :) Geoffrey Brewer December 6, 2021 at 1:17 AM Of course, I meant SO much! (Damned spellchecker!) Geoffrey Brewer December 6, 2021 at 1:15 AM What a compliment, to be mentioned in context with John 1. Thank you no much, P.S.

Geoffrey Brewer December 4, 2021 at 1:47 AM Aw! shucks! Joe. You say the nicest things. Thank you so much.

Joseph P. DiMino December 2, 2021 at 11:25 AM Magnificent write! You are up there with the masters of poetry. Extraordinary write! Too bad I can only give one Fav. Love it! Intelligent, and brilliantly poetically expressed. Geoffrey Brewer December 9, 2021 at 1:17 PM Aw! shucks! Joe. You say the nicest things. Thank you so much.