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tennesseehiker 02-Oct-09, 19:41	A Glimmer of Light Here is a poem I wrote in honor of a dear friend who helped me through hard times and then disappeared from my life unexpectedly. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ A Glimmer of Light by Jim Byler, May, 1999 What is this darkness that befalls me Enveloped with an unexplained sadness Bound by chains of despondency The unparalleled pain resulting in great madness. Anguish seemingly more than I can withstand All my dreams vanished, my goals cast aside My confidence gone up in black clouds of smoke Oh, the terror that surrounds me is covering wide. But wait, there at a distance A glimmer of light approaching Rendering me even a speck of hope Offering comfort through this horrendous encroaching. Darkness gradually turning to light I can almost see my way With a lighted path The pain is slowly losing its sway. Now the light is shining brightly My pain has all but subsided Once again my life is worthwhile I’m standing with purpose I have decided. Over time the light begins to fade How can I continue to stand All alone without direction I feel as if though I still need a guiding hand. As fear overcomes me I shout in utter dismay Oh, dear God How can you take the light away. “Jim” replies God “I sent the light to sustain you Now the light must go Enabling another to become anew.” Years have gone by I tearfully reflect back to the glimmer of light Realizing that I’m now standing with purpose I thank God for sending me hope in my time of blight.
cyna 03-Oct-09, 01:42	Very Poignant... Thank you for sharing your heart-felt poem with all of us. Peace, Cyna xx

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