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Slice up your life and share a piece with the Two Writing Teachers, Stacey and Ruth!
A DAY LIGHT
Light breathed her breath
on me today
I felt her warmth and stare.
Her fire held me
burned my eyes
and blinded me with glare.
She kissed my cheeks
and held me close
light wrapped me up today.
She whispered
“You will be alright”
and sent me on my way.
She left me there
To be alone
I bravely turned,
“but wait…”
I looked behind
to see her poised
she raised her hand to say,
"Keep going now
you are the light
go shine, be not afraid.”
So there I went and feared no more.
So there I went and stayed.
Wonderful sound in this poem.
ReplyDeleteWow very very nice . . . such imagery loved it!
ReplyDeleteI love the personification in this poem. I expect light will breathe her warm breath on me today. Can't wait!
ReplyDeleteBetsy, just a beautiful idea to personify light. Wow-I love the 'story' of it, sending you on to face anything, & the rhythm is very like some of Emily Dickinson's poems. Just great!
ReplyDeleteLiked the ending, "you are the light" -- uplifting and full of hope for things to come.
ReplyDeleteI love the sound and rhythm of your poem. My favorite is the end... There I stayed.
ReplyDeleteI love the lines, "Keep going now,
ReplyDeleteyou are the light" - almost like she 'tagged' you and sent you on your way to do the same.
I am also thinking about how much I am enjoying how much more sunlight there is to enjoy, with spring/summer coming and daylight savings time in effect.
Lovely poem. Thank you!
Spreading joy like spring sunshine.
ReplyDeleteLovely poem- I especially liked the entrance line, so welcoming and joyous.
ReplyDeleteWow, amazing images in this poem - very moving. Thanks for sharing. =)
ReplyDeleteI can feel the warmth of sun on my cheek!
ReplyDeleteThe personification here is lovely. You made me want to try one now too. Ruth needs to save this one; it suits her one little word perfectly!
ReplyDeleteI think I've already asked you this, Betsy, but I don't think I ever got a response. Have you ever thought about writing a poetry book? You are absolutely inspiring, and I look forward to reading your posts. Please consider having your voice heard by more people by compiling your inspiring words into a book. :-)
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