look across the open distance
a light
glowing
leading us to where it is
showing us everything in our path we have no worry from the things we can not see because the light is always there never fading bringing us back on course when we sway too far but even the light knows we have to walk in the darkness, alone, sometimes
… and yet
when we are standing under the light we can only see what is close and we are afraid to look past into the unknown of that darkness because there are things waiting for us out there
underneath the light it looks different
faint
small
the light only reaches those few feet in front of us
we squint and make our eyes small to see just a little further we force our eyes wide open hoping we can see past the barrier the light has created with the darkness so careful to stay in the boundary of that light because the darkness overpowers us and strips us of the want to move rooting our feet in the ground below we are powerless to move beyond
… and yet
from this distance we can see there is nothing to be afraid of and the things that frighten us stay away from the courage that leads us forward, always forward
the beauty of the distant light
calming
drawing us near
we navigate the obstacles in the path leaving the barriers behind we are not moths drawn to a flame we are strong complicated beings moving forward through the often darkened path sometimes afraid but courage is born from the fear that so often halted us now we will soar to the distant light, alone, sometimes
Thank you Hyde Park Poetry Rally!
Loved this. So meaningful with what I’m going through now ith my dad. You have a way of touching my soul and making me feel not so alone.
Thank you Julie.
Thinking about you!
i think you bring out a truth here…when we are in the light we often lose our perspective of it as opposed to when we are striving for it….this is really good stuff becky…
Thank you! As usual, I started in a different direction then the light came on. 🙂
I like this poem because the light never goes out – its character and nature doesn’t change – we change! I don’t know if you intended this as a metaphor, but that’s what I read into it. An enjoyable and insightful poem, Love, your pal Mosk
Thank you Mosk. I love your interpretation — that’s great.
lots of good thoughts to ponder upon…a great metaphor for many parts in life..
Thank you Claudia!
It’s all about taking the next step, moving on past the darkness.That’s always a good thing… lovely journey
Thank you! Yes… being stagnant is the worst thing, always room to move.
You always write from such strength Becky–always a pleasure to read your work!
Thank you Audrey. I’m so humbled by your comment.
What a beautiful light you have described here! I loved the way you described it, made it seem so REAL!
Thank you! I kind of was standing outside that light thinking about this poem.
Yes, lovely–especially dispelling of moths! k.
Ha! Thank you!
the things that frighten us stay away from the courage that leads us forward
Love that line, and the whole thing, Becky.
Thank you!
I think our courage (that we sometimes forget is there) saves us so often.
I love the images on the different perspectives of light, and how we position, or can position ourselves to view life. Very nice.
Thank you. Yes, I think we can position ourselves to see our lives — great thought!
This is something I need to remember. It’s so easy to lose perspective and become overwhelmed by the darkness. But if I could remember “the things that frighten us stay away from the courage that leads us forward,” it might help me to take my focus off the fear and move it onto the courage. Thanks for sharing.
Thank YOU for being here and commenting. I hope we can all remember that our courage keeps all those monsters at bay, we just have to recognize our courage.
This made me smile: “from this distance we can see there is nothing to be afraid of and the things that frighten us stay away from the courage that leads us forward, always forward”
Lovely.
Thank you. I like making you smile. 🙂
you always keep moving and it is a joy to see {and read!}
*Love* & *Sparkly Squishy Hugs*
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Always forward is the best direction!
😉
Thank you Dani.