The light shines in the darkness,
and the darkness has not overcome it.
John 1:5
and the darkness has not overcome it.
John 1:5
photo by CScodova
The blooming dogwoods stand
in the yard, all night,
like mystical guests.
I greet them beyond the panes
as I pass through the rooms
of my dark house
just before the approaching shift
of light changes
all things;
their pearling susurruses
and petal-crosses
held out like heaven's pale-
hands full of crowns and nourishment,
after a harsh
and lean crusade.
Cynthia,
ReplyDeleteI was thinking about you this morning, wondering if you are okay and where you were, and then only hours later, here you are! So glad to see you back with more of your exquiste poetry.
Thank you so much Sue!! I just finished three college classes and have been swamped with work! It is good to be back!! Miss you...I'll head over to your place soon. Hope all is well with you all!!
DeleteHi Cynthia! So glad to see a post from you in my inbox ;). I like this piece. (had to look up susurrus!). The dogwoods you describe are refreshing!
ReplyDeleteThanks Amy....it has been too long. Glad to be back!
DeleteOh, I'm so glad to see you here again! This is wonderful, as always, and I'm off to look up susurruses ;)......
ReplyDeleteThank you Nancy...I will be over to your place soon. Missed you all. So glad to be finished with my classes! Now to all your wonderful writing and postings!!
DeleteSeeing that you're back (finally!) with another poem is like coming upon tiny wildflowers on a mossy green bank. What a lovely mid-afternoon treat!!
ReplyDeleteAhhh...thanks so much Caitlynne Grace!! I love your poetic way!! I love wildflowers most of all. I'll be over to your place soon.
DeleteYou make words come alive, Cynthia! This poem is so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSo great to see you here Mary! Thank you for your generous comment and always encouraging words. So grateful for You!!! God bless....
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