Your Light

The light in you
Conquers the dark in me
The good in you
Soothes the hate in me
The love in you
Brings out the love in me

Gone is my darkness
Gone is my hate
Your light shines
In my heart
As we walk together 
In this love
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Gauthier Avatar
April 20, 2020 at 8:46 PM
Back with congrats, Timothy. There is a beautiful dynamic in this poem.
Mcguire Avatar
April 20, 2020 at 8:48 PM
Thank you for your kind words.
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June 12, 2019 at 1:30 PM
Such a sweetly written poem! Loved reading it! -Smita
Mcguire Avatar
June 12, 2019 at 5:35 PM
Thank you Smita, Great name Smita
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June 7, 2019 at 5:40 PM
Hello Timothy McGuire, I can see the couple walking hand in hand. Have a nice evening my friend.
Mcguire Avatar
June 7, 2019 at 7:15 PM
You are right thank you Darlene!
Mcguire Avatar
June 7, 2019 at 7:15 PM
You too! <3
Poetry Avatar
May 31, 2019 at 2:18 PM
Dear poet this is the way is has to be... Adorable love poem... salute alkas
Mcguire Avatar
May 31, 2019 at 3:01 PM
Thank you Alkas!
Neumann Avatar
May 28, 2019 at 2:38 AM
True story. Nice one. Kai
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May 28, 2019 at 7:20 AM
Thank you Kai
One Avatar
May 27, 2019 at 6:32 AM
Simply beautiful.. Congrats on POTD..
Mcguire Avatar
May 27, 2019 at 6:50 PM
Thank you Silent One!
Marcum Wong Avatar
May 25, 2019 at 5:10 PM
A loving tribute to your mate Tim. Congratulations on your deserving POTD honors! This is beautiful! : ) xxoo
Mcguire Avatar
May 25, 2019 at 11:20 PM
Thank you so much Connie
Dalei Avatar
May 24, 2019 at 9:34 PM
Wonderful poetry
Hoot Avatar
May 24, 2019 at 7:04 PM
Beautiful
Mcguire Avatar
May 24, 2019 at 9:28 PM
Thank you Sandi!
Ashley Avatar
May 24, 2019 at 3:43 PM
Ah, such is the power and beauty of love.. you have captured its essence so eloquently, Timothy. Your talent shines! Congratulations on your well-deserved and wonderful recognition with POTD honors. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Mcguire Avatar
May 24, 2019 at 6:01 PM
Thank you very much Susan!
Warrior Avatar
May 24, 2019 at 3:19 PM
Lovely verse my friend...Congrats!!! on POTD!!...happy endings...^WW^
Mcguire Avatar
May 24, 2019 at 6:02 PM
Thanks WW!
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May 24, 2019 at 3:17 PM
A beautiful piece expertly penned Timothy. deserving and congrats on being POTD.
Mcguire Avatar
May 24, 2019 at 6:02 PM
Thank you Gordon
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May 24, 2019 at 3:17 PM
Beautifully written, Timothy. Congratulations on POTD
Mcguire Avatar
May 24, 2019 at 6:02 PM
Thank you Charles
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May 24, 2019 at 1:04 PM
Hi Timothy, Congratulations on being awarded POTD - a great honor for a truly deserved awesome poem. Hugs, Jennifer.
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May 24, 2019 at 6:03 PM
Thank you Jennifer! :)
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May 24, 2019 at 12:44 PM
Beautiful in every way. Your thoughts lift me up. This should be printed and placed everywhere, for all to see. Congratulations Timothy, on Poem of the Day. A favorite for me. :) Brandy
Mcguire Avatar
May 24, 2019 at 6:03 PM
Thank you so much Brandy!
Roper Avatar
May 24, 2019 at 9:46 AM
Very nice, Timothy, a special can make the rainbows come shining through our lives. Congratulations on POTD..
Mcguire Avatar
May 24, 2019 at 6:03 PM
Thank you Eve
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May 24, 2019 at 9:03 AM
Very spiritually moving poem, Timothy! Kudos on POTD. Love and more love always.
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May 24, 2019 at 6:04 PM
Thank you Freddie
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May 24, 2019 at 8:00 AM
Timothy, congratulations on POTD with this wonderful write !
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May 24, 2019 at 6:04 PM
Thank you Dear Heart! <3
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May 24, 2019 at 7:22 AM
What an endearing muse to start my day Timothy, Aloha William
Mcguire Avatar
May 24, 2019 at 6:28 PM
Thank you William
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May 24, 2019 at 6:57 AM
Congrats Timothy on poem of the day--a meaningful poem.
Mcguire Avatar
May 24, 2019 at 6:28 PM
Thank you Vijay
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May 24, 2019 at 6:26 AM
This is wonderful Tim! Your own light shining dear poet, Congratulations on POTD honours! xomo
Mcguire Avatar
May 24, 2019 at 9:33 PM
Thank you Maureen, that means a lot coming from you.
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May 24, 2019 at 5:23 AM
A beautifully written poem, congratulations on POTD!
Mcguire Avatar
May 24, 2019 at 9:34 PM
Thank you so much Tania
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May 24, 2019 at 4:56 AM
- Pretty said, Timothy :) - Congrats on your p.o.t.d. :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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May 24, 2019 at 9:34 PM
Thank you Sunshine!
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May 24, 2019 at 4:32 AM
Lovely tribute Timothy, congrats on POTD. Greetings from Kefalonia. Tom
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May 24, 2019 at 9:36 PM
Thanks you mate! Enjoy your holiday!
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May 23, 2019 at 11:11 AM
Beautiful, Timothy.
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May 23, 2019 at 1:27 PM
Thank you Line <3
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