My mind became a forest, full of darkness, cold and fear
Where I wandered in the half life, alone with dread and tears
I searched amongst the shadows, I stumbled left and right
But the path to home eluded me, became further out of sight
So I settled in the half life, grew bitter, older, cold
Accepted this fearful landscape, huddled deep in shadows old
The time moved on regardless, the days and nights were one
I waited in the wilderness and prayed for help to come
The blackest night then came to me, inky choking doom
I shrank down to my knees in dread and hoped the end was soon
But someone, somewhere watched me and willed my heart to wake,
Urged me to look to myself and to make good my escape
So in this inky black of night, I stirred and searched for fuel
Made myself a tiny spark, so small, a fragile jewel.
I watched in awe it’s flicker, then coaxed it like a child
I added little twigs of hope and the darkness it defied
It soon became a bonfire, a beacon in the night
I stacked it with my deepest heart and set my soul alight.
And now I am in brightness, but still I tend the flame
A reminder of the darkness
A guardian from the pain.
20 Comments
Beautiful.Well said.As long as there is a spark,may no one make themselves at home in hell.
Thanks for that Matty.x
Wow very powerful your a woman of many talents , well done Angela
Thanks Jackie.xx
Fabulous story so well written , very talented lady , well done Angela
You’re very kind Mary.x
Well done Angela, it takes courage to bare your soul, I’m sure others will take inspiration from this wonderful piece. Now what about “that” book. x
Thanks so much Linda.xx
Your writing is truly inspirational Angela, as Linda said, get going on that book. Well done you’re amazing.
Thanks very much Phil.x
Well done Angela, I have shed a tear. I had such a feeling last night. My brother passed away this time last year through suicide . If only he had found a flicker of light. I felt in darkness last night but you have rekindle my flame. A tue gift you have
Bridget I really appreciate your comment.
I’m so sorry about your brother, but I’m proud that I could give you even one second of comfort last night. xxxx
OMG I cried reading that Angela. I could almost feel your pain. My God you continue to amaze me everytime I read your posts. You’re an amazing, inspirational, very talented woman, and thank God you’re here to show all of us what life is all about xxxxxx
Ah thanks so much Catriona. Really appreciate the nice comments. X
Angela that poem is so powerful with its words it gives hope to anyone right now that’s in their darkest moment for any given reason, you showed them there is a way out. God a bless you keep up your fantastic work xx
Susan thank you very much. Xx
Such a clear depiction of the soul. Beautiful!
Thanks Jessica.x
wow – that poem is just so powerful. I’m so glad I have found your page for help and inspiration. I lost my one and only brother to alcoholism 13 years ago and my heart aches for him each day.
Mona, thank you so much for that. I hope you find peace in yourself. Xxx