On one specific night when a torrential rainstorm arrived, my landscape lamps froze and stopped shining. The darkness was overwhelming, not just in its reality but in the emotion that I felt. Grief rushed in as rain poured from the darkened sky. I sat inside writing, remembering the stillness of sunlit afternoons and the beauty of nature glowing against the light. The darkness was haunting. The discomfort of grief created a dark moment. I needed faith to calm my soul. One Bible verse from John 1:5 offered solace. "The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." With this thought, I leaned on faith, remembering that God's light has led me through many darkened paths, providing hope.
in life's darkened corners
thy Light leads me on
©CVarsalona, 2026
This blog post is an extension of last week's Poetry Friday blog, Light Unto My Path, based on Kim Johnson's prompt. Due to the hectic weekend, my post with two poems ended being shared on Saturday morning. Below you will find my digital art pantoum poem with a sunrise photo captured by my son from my blog.
This week, Jill Dailey, our host of Poetry Friday is inviting us to her creative Summer Camp. I enjoyed watching Jill's video on how to create a zine. Since I never worked with paper to make one, I am eager to do so.
I'm glad you can find ways to comfort your hurting heart. --Mary Lee
ReplyDeleteMary Lee, thank you for your kind response that helps me smile.
DeleteLovely, Carol. May you continue to find the light.
ReplyDeleteThat is a lovely thought, Rose. I shall do that.
DeleteLovely and inspiring words, Carol. Grief, hard times and that journey to process through it and see the light is so important. Thank you for sharing and I'm grateful to host the round-up this week:)
ReplyDeleteJill, it is truly lovely to read thoughtful words from PF friends.Grief is part of the mission to find peace so lighting up my world brings hope.
DeleteCarol, your dawn pantoum is lovely! I bet you'll have fun making zines xo
ReplyDeleteThank you, Irene, for joining me. There is something special about Poetry Friday and our community of friends. I do want to create a zine.
DeleteThe darkness has not overcome it. ❤️ Sending you hugs, Carol. I'm glad you are writing and finding solace in poetry.
ReplyDeleteTabatha, your words are gentle and caring. Hugs are gladly welcomed. There is indeed a quiet time during poetry writing. Thank you.
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