This darkness isn’t such that I
Can brighten it by light I bring.
No laws of nature taint the sky.
No bonds bind it so it can’t sing.
The power failed, but should we wait
For what might not come speedily?
Some of us would hesitate,
But darkness helps our hearts to see.
We’re thankful for the light that’s near.
Praise sound, but not with our ears solely.
Our voices stir the darkness here
Repeating, “Holy, Holy, Holy.”
Text: This was originally published in Ancient Paths Literary Magazine.
Photo: “Decorations” by the author and linked to K’lee and Dale’s Cosmic Photo Challenge.
Happy Christmas to you and yours Frank.
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Merry Christmas, Peter!
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Merry Christmas!
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Thank you! Merry Christmas!
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A lovely poem with great presence.
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Thank you! I am glad you liked it.
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May the light prevail and guide us in our different paths of life. Merry Christmas to you and your family!
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Thank you, Danik! And Merry Christmas to you and your family as well!
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ah this is so lyrical! happy holidays!
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Thank you!
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You’re welcome, Frank!
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Gorgeous photos, Frank, very festive indeed. All the best for the coming year.
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Thank you, Dale! Best wishes to you as well!
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Excellent work, as always, Frank! Best of the best to you this Holiday season and into 2018🌞🌞🌞
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Thank you, K’lee, and happy holidays!
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Happy Holidays to you as well, Frank!
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“Darkness helps our heart to see” – just one of the many beautiful lines in this amazing poem. Have a Happy New Year, Frank!
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Thank you, Sara! Happy New Year!
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CoLD and DArk
TeacH Us HoW
To
HeaT
WiTHiN
FoR heART
AnD SKiN BoTH
HaVE A THeRmosTaT
One Of WaRm anD One oF LoVE..:)
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I like the idea of thermostats of warmth and love. Thanks, Fred!
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Welcome Again
And Stay
Warm
In
Chicago..:)
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