Light Bearer

By dalphon

 What good does it do
To be a shining light,
If you only stay in places
with others just as bright?

Blinding any who behold the sight.

Everyone sees my luminousity,
but still call me a curiosity.

I carry my light deep into the dark,
bringing warmth and sight,
to the lost and blind.

You would condemn these people,
because they live not under your steeple.
The only sin they have commited,
is being unloved.

Why then am I chastized?
Why am I so hated,
When I put my light to work
for those whos own light
has been traded?

They are gave up their inner light,
for the one thing they thought was right.
Love.
And the love that they got,
was never the one they sought.

Endure torture for a single chance,
at the one thing you light bearers,
have neglected and forsaken.

Love those lost in the dark,
Give them a chance for a new start.

Stop gathering together,
in hopes of seeming much brighter.
Your light is faded in the sun.

Come with me into the darkness,
and for once, forget about the gods, and anything coming after.
And give someone, in need, some joy, and maybe a little fun.

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Copyright 2012 dalphon
Published on Sunday, June 10, 2012.     Filed under: "Reflective" and "Poetry"

Author's Note:

Light can only be appreciated when it is dark.
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  • A former member wrote: This message is deep. We must not be so selfish, give light to the ones who lost their way to bring harmony

  • DavidVale On Sunday, October 7, 2012, DavidVale (5)By person wrote:

    The last verse and the comment of the author - maybe the best bits of this Work. Tragic, true and good reading for any sleepless night.

  • A former member wrote: As a bearer of light, I relate. The Authors Note was enjoyed just as much as the poem. Some insight found. Thanks.

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