Last year while decluttering I came across two old poems that I had written in 1997. That was the year before I bought my house and two years before I met the man I would marry. It was fascinating to see those glimpses of what I felt at that time. I’d like to share one with you today. This one still defines me pretty well still. It has no title.
Sometimes, I know, it’s hard
To walk towards the light.
It’s so bright
And I feel so dim.
But when I stop and turn around
And look the other way,
The emptiness of black nothing
Scares me more.
I gotta do what’s right
Even if I’m the only one
‘Cuz right or wrong
I’ll always be with me.
I gotta walk towards the light
Even when it’s blinding me.
Only truth will set me free.
Don’t tell me not to think that way
Just because you don’t.
You could too
If you had an open mind.
The struggle makes me stronger
So you can lean on me.
Side by side
We’ll walk towards the light.
A Glimmer of Grace 