Advent Darkness
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.”
Linked to K’lee and Dale’s Cosmic Photo Challenge with the theme “Christmas lights”. “Advent Darkness” was originally published last year by Ancient Paths Literary Magazine.
Poetry, Short Prose and Walking 
A beautiful poem. My only critical comment, that ‘light’ in the second line might be ‘the light,’ would probably kill it. It’s beautiful as it is.
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Good point. I may revise it. Thank you, Ronnie!
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Great poem Frank. Light is all we need in life, but it is more powerful if we are the light for someone!
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May we be light for someone. Thank you, Ben!
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Enjoyed the poem and the Christmas Morning Lights! A Happy Season for you and yours!
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Happy Season, Danik, and thank you!
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What a great selection of seasonal treats, thanks Frank
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Thank you, Dale!
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I love the lights Frank!
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Thank you, Peter!
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Such a beautiful poem Frank! I love this line deeply – But darkness helps our hearts to see.
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I am glad you liked that line. I see it as the containing the central idea. Thank you, Pragalbha!
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Excellent poem and shots, Frank!
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Thank you, K’lee!
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Beautiful poem, Frank! I like the line “Darkness helps our hearts to see.” It seems to be cruel to ourselves, but it’s in the darkness that we see the light we normally don’t see in the bright light.
Your review is very much appreciated. It makes me cry (cry over my dried eyes since my tears are gone). I love that water color painting of Mother-child also.
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Sometimes we need the darkness to appreciate the light. Your water color painting was very, very beautiful. Thank you, Miriam!
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Thank you, Frank. Yes, we do need the contrast to learn to appreciate what we have. Thank you for liking my watercolor painting. Hope to put more time in doing it!
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