I hid in the dark
but light found me
I fell in a ditch
but a stranger saved me
I lost my direction
but the stars showed me the way
I cursed the moon
but the sun enveloped me in its warmth
I shuddered at a frightful sight
but beauty brought me sweet relief
I tasted the bitterness of failure
but drank in the nectar of the bounty I’ve gained
I drowned to the depths holding on to regret
but was buoyed to the surface by letting go
I winced at the slammed doors of bygone days
but smiled at the walls that have fallen away
I cowered at the might of time
but the tender moments soothed me
I slipped into a somber decline
but was lifted to new heights by the winds of change
I languished in the desert
but an oasis quenched my thirst
I fought impatient expectations
but process made peace with me
I trembled in the face of hate
but love steadied me and restored my faith
I sought what I was without
and found abundance within
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This is my second entry for One Shot Wednesday. Pete Marshall is our gracious host this week. Click on over and meet some amazingly talented poets!
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Refreshing, compact-tension, faith-restoring take on the oft-cliched “it’s the little/unexpected things that save us” – that says a lot, considering how cynical I am, LOL. One of the best poems I’ve read tonight.
love that life has provided you a counter point for each thing…and the ‘buts’ ends at that last line…nice. great one shot!
This is a great piece. Nice One Shot. Love and Light, Sender
brilliant sentiments…
admirable delivery!
Your poem presents a great reminder that life is a learning experience, and that lessons are gleaned through the manner in which we perceive. “I slipped into a somber decline / but was lifted to new heights by the winds of change” So positive. Refreshing poetry.
Everything is balanced – there is dark before the dawn – there is a natural balance to life just as there is in this poem. Wonderful.
Lovely poem! I need inspiration today, as I fruitlessly search for a lost, very beloved, teeny-tiny hamster in my big house
Beautiful!
I love the last line. You certainly know how to write the truth Belinda.
Bravo!
I love this – it rings true to me too, that feeling that no matter what you do, you just can’t lose… might as well just trust to process then.
Nicely written!
this is so positive – love how you take one after the other bad point and answer it with hope – great
Wow. Love the way you weave the light into the darkness. This is just the pick-me-up I needed today, Belinda. Thank you.
Hi Belinda,
You’re a fabulous poet! This is wonderful. Like how you set it up. I will check out the site you mentioned. And my favorite two lines?
I fell in a ditch
but a stranger saved me
brilliant, really.
G.
Love this. Also love the couplets. Awesome formatting for the win! =P
What a nice verse, simple and lovely… I enjoyed it, so well written
ॐ नमः शिवाय
Om Namah Shivaya
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You are hitting your stride, Belinda. Valuing our struggles and failures will ensure that we step into the light that is right around the corner.
I like the formatting of these in these couplets rising to a grand crescendo and then the final composed ending…serenity, faith, acceptance. Well written. Thank you, Gay (@beachanny)
the highs and lows, peeks and troughs, positives & negatives…i loved each part…a great share with one shot…keep the poems flowing an see you next week…cheers pete
I love this point-counterpoint approach. Lovely poem, Belinda.
I really like this Belinda. And you know what? I needed it today (more than ever). Thanks.
Wow, I really enjoyed reading this poem. You have a way with using words, so that I can visualize the truth in them.
It reminds me that life is fluid and always changing. There are many sides and perspectives to every moment. Hang on and enjoy the ride
Thank you, Marci. Glad you enjoyed it. Truth, elusive as it can be, is often right in front of us. Isn’t it?
This is absolutely beautiful. I love your positive side of life. Your inner beauty really shines through your poetry.
I just shared this on my Facebook pages. I love it!
thanks, Molly!
i like your poem very much!