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Pathways and Light

All dark, foreboding pathways seek out light, though shadowed, bleak, mysterious and long. Does not bright day cede all its fire at night, and seeing this confirms that both belong? From blazing sun we often need escape to waters cool, or sheltered place of rest. Does not the night unfold its shrouded cape to wear, and with it feel we're safe and blessed? The journey of a day through dark and light, has great extremes and we need find a way to balance both so we might stand upright, lest all through life our doubts would win the day. We live in both worlds hoping they bestow, clear paths through darkest night and sunlight's glow. Sonnet III 10-31-14

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Richard Lamoureux

Date: 4/7/2015 7:52:00 AM

I enjoyed recontemplating your words.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 4/6/2015 10:15:00 AM

Very moving! I volunteer at a local Mission where I come in contact with addiction. I also grew up in a home inflicted with addiction an abuse so this topic is near and dear to me. God transforms lives and it appears you are evidence of that truth.

Brian Baumgarn
Date: 4/16/2015 6:52:00 AM

Richard, years ago I met a pastor from Washington St. that wrote a book about his clinical depression. It was based on the 23rd Psalm. breaking it all down into verses and phrases. He told me that when you are at your lowest ebb, the darkness is seeking out light. I believe that! Thanks, again

Jan Allison

Date: 4/6/2015 7:03:00 AM

Such a heartfelt and eloquently penned sonnet Brian - I'm so glad that despite all your troubles you could see the light and have won the battle:-) hugs jan xx 7 xx

Brian Baumgarn
Date: 4/16/2015 6:53:00 AM

Thanks, Jan. Lots of times I just have to step out of the shadow to be warmed by the light!