Darkness to Light

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Darkness or Light

In the darkness lies the secret to all that renews

The seeds of morrow, buried hopes that sprout wings

Although unseen, they need love, care, and faith

Without, they shrivel and wither…

 

All that wanes moves on,

Heralding a fresh start and,

We scamper, looking for refuge in the dust as it settles.

Nature’s “terrible beauty” or “trumpet of prophecy”

What is it that resounds around?

 

Oh, we hear, we hear,

Discern or otherwise

purblind or evolved

Our cages may leave us slow

Resistant to growth

Festering prejudices

We dig shallow graves for humanity…

Or

We shall overcome

As we draw strength from our roots,

we light for ancient wisdom

for universal brotherhood,

trust, and compassion.

 

And together we march…

Away from fear

Into the realm of hope…


Anu Maheshwari

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