The Sun Doth Ever Rise

The world has not ended though the penitents wait
at Chichen Itza, and Tikal sentient's pace. 
Yet, one more prediction one more failed debate 
perhaps, a new age will come filled with true grace. 
Life is a process, a circular affair
from the time of Roman's predictions have flared   
Pope's, pagans and shamans, none have been proved right 
Let us all move forward in joy not in fright.

The world has not ended by meteorites fall
though oceans have risen and volcanoes flow.
The ground itself quakes but to no avail
 life's bounty on Earth brings an endless tableau.
No planetary alignment ended our days.
No global plague has changed our miscreant malaise.
Truly this watery refuge gifts surprise
as with each nights end the sun doth ever rise.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Marszalowicz Avatar
February 20, 2013 at 3:45 AM
Try telling that to New Jersey! It's more like Alaska wrapped in darkness this time of year, but seriously I like the dooms day references. maybe because I'm a man.
Harrell Avatar
January 1, 2013 at 11:13 AM
Yes, it will shine. Enjoy, Debbie. Wishing you a very Happy New Year with lots of fulfilled wishes and wonderful moments :) Love ya, Toquyen
Bickerstaffe Avatar
January 1, 2013 at 10:57 AM
So brilliantly written Debbie! Wonderful language, imagery and rhyming... most inspirational!!! Happy New Year! Keith
Yamin Avatar
January 1, 2013 at 12:31 AM
This is brilliant -an amazing poem depicting faith and confidence. A New Year gift. Thanks for your New Year Greetings. I wish you and other souper friends a very happy, productive, peaceful and prosperous New Year. I have come to Karachi to spend my winter months here in a mild climate. Incidentally Pakistan Academy of Letters is organising an International 3 day Seminar on literature in Islamabad to which I am invited on January 9, 10 & 11 representing Portugal. Love
Johnson Avatar
December 31, 2012 at 10:29 PM
and yet we see that life goes on, and suffer till the sinners gong, no surprises, maybe realizes, the nong, in veritable song:) what life is? as hell on earth arises, strong... Don
Guzzi Avatar
January 1, 2013 at 7:43 AM
you can always find hell Don..the question is are you open to finding your own heaven?
Kendrick Avatar
December 31, 2012 at 4:18 PM
Great work commenting on the predictions that did not happen..Thanks for stopping by..May this upcoming year be the best up to this point in your life and may each following year only get better..Sara
Williams Avatar
December 31, 2012 at 4:02 PM
Debbie this is an excellent write, have a peaceful New Year...Dave
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