For the first time in my life
I am silenced by sorrow.
Questions go unspoken.
Answers remain unknown.
Fearing the brutality
of the darkness
I hide.
If I refuse to look too closely
will this still be true tomorrow?
Will you still have suffered
as you did?
Could I plunge
my hand of friendship
through the tar-like darkness
of your world
to bring you light?
Can you see the way out
or must I light a thousand candles
to ignite that part of you
that believes life can be wonderful?
With the first strike of the match....
I offer you a glimmer of hope.
I'll start lighting those candles now
and I won't stop until you see it.
~I'm praying for you Denis. Please be well.
It is said that it is always darkest before the dawn. We hope this will be so for Denis. The lovely light of your poem may be a beacon to lead him into tomorrow since it is accompanied by your prayers. Warm regards, Sandra
Dearest Mary with the Kind Heart: You have taken your sorrow, and ours, and written it for Denis Joe to read. I hope he knows how much we love and miss him, and pray for him daily. I too shall light a candle for him, to light his way back. Thank you for expressing what we all feel.
Mary, this poem personifies loving empathy. Thanks for saying what many wish they could put into words. Beautiful.
Dear Mary I know that so much feeling went into this poem, you connect in ways that many can only dream about, you have such a beautiful gift, Thankyou Love duncan XXX
I really loved this poem.. Denis is lucky to have you as a friend. Much love
Mary, your caring human soul shines brilliantly in these words. The 3rd stanza, without a doubt in my mind, is heart-wrenching and brought tears to my eyes. In a cynical world where many a heart has turned to stone, yours still pumps the warmest of bloods. A rarity in these perilous times. You truly are blessed my dear. Lovingly, Greg XXO
Now this is not only a poem, it is much more. Reflecting on the poet and reaching the victim, it is exactly what is needed. Beautiful job, Mary. Best wishes H
Like a picture did it read in my mind.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
I see your sorrow in this poem, a great dedication and the candles you light is brighter than Sun as it's a true affectionate!