Notes About The Poem

Written April 16 2026 for contest sponsored by Matt Caliri

Xavier

I was at deaths door blind and could not see
With faulty mind and lips unable to speak
My life changed forever after Xavier told me

Be not afraid of the vastness of the dark
Find your way using the guiding silver star
The pain won’t remain He will lift your heart

Gently my child your life indeed will end
Whether later or now only He commence
Soiled soul sifted made saintly despite sin

Your desires are like fires burning your soul
To go higher you must release them let go
For His love is more precious than gold

You haven’t much time left to persevere 
As clock ticks unwinds remember my dear
You are destined whether there or here 

Hanging in the balance with this wise man 
Who could be an arch angel by his stance
Giving me knowledge and a fighting chance
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Goldsmith Avatar
May 17, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your creative "Xavier"' write. Have a fun day with your wonderful win...............
Jones Avatar
May 17, 2026 at 1:32 PM
Thanks Paula and blessings!
Daniels Avatar
May 16, 2026 at 11:48 PM
A beautiful response to the prompt, Karen. A well deserved placement. Congrats. I liked the alliteration. Have a great week. X
Jones Avatar
May 17, 2026 at 1:17 AM
Thank you sweet poetess!
Caliri Avatar
May 16, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Karen, you outdid yourself on my measly contest. Amazing words play, and love to beckoning of stars in this piece. Congrats on 2nd place in my contest. You're an excellent poet!
Jones Avatar
May 16, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Thank you Matt! Your contest was a challenge and inspiring! I’m honored to place.
Etgen-Baker Avatar
April 17, 2026 at 5:28 PM
a unique but great response to the contest prompt. loved the flow...well done!
Jones Avatar
April 17, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Thanks Sara!
Dietrich Avatar
April 17, 2026 at 9:59 AM
This is such a well thought out and expressed reaction to the contest prompt. I hope you do well in the contest
Jones Avatar
April 17, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Thank you Andrea!
Cunningham Avatar
April 17, 2026 at 5:45 AM
Great storytelling Karen, and great advice it was too. Good luck in the contest and have a great weekend.. Tom
Jones Avatar
April 17, 2026 at 6:44 AM
Thank you Tom! Have a blessed weekend as well!
Alhemaidy Avatar
April 16, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Appreciation is greatly positive in human life in personal level or from others ~ to appreciate what one does ! Best warmest wishes!
Jones Avatar
April 16, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Thank you kindly for your comments Abdullah!
Kendrick Avatar
April 16, 2026 at 5:24 AM
Creative work you have penned in this one, Karen. It reads like a good contender to me for the contest. Way to go. Thank you for sharing it with us. Sara K
Jones Avatar
April 16, 2026 at 5:57 AM
Thanks Sara!
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