Casting Out The Shadows

i do not fear the darkness
though i much prefer the light
while moonshine mid the scattered stars
are friends i meet by night

the sun’s rays on the garden
are a wonder to behold
dispelling all the gloom of shade
replacing it with gold

yet the flickering of candles
as they drip their life away
will usher in a peace of mind
whatever time of day

so surely what we seek the most
is a life of harmony
with those who hold us in their hearts
our friends and family

Reviews

[JessyJacob]

To the dearest Chris. Hope you are doing great. People are haunting me in dreams, that too they are fellow indians, i feel disgrace to them. They are like backstabbing me as they cant face me,
anyhow, i love and being loved by me is my whole purpose of my life and birth. He is really a God, his nature every other men envies,a dream boy to.women, for few he is like hot cake. For his caring heart, yielding everything of his' people wants to have him in their life as he is very soft and just listens, because most of men are like controlling, dominating, need women for social reason or either on bed. But he just cares truly from heart. A man such is like a kid, is more often missused by many for their advantage. I adore him, he knows.me very well. I dont hurt him and never taken advantage, he cares and adores me back as the lines you mentioned about sun, for the harmony they want to hav in their life

Loving you , 💙
Jessy jacob💙

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for leaving love Jessy. Kindness is so important.

[Betty Hermelee]

Yes, dear Chris...we do seek a life of harmony...a balance of light and dark, a mutual understanding, a life full of joy, some bumps along the road, yet those we cherish we keep in our hearts forever...a lovely rhyme Chris...soft , gentle, colorful, and my favorite is the candle, flickering unitl....( i have a collection of candles!)
Warmly, B

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Betty for your lovely review and for sharing your perspectives. I have candles too. Love their lucent light. I have many of them. Have a happy Tuesday.

Chris

[Betty Hermelee]

You're very welcome dear Chris
Happy Tuesday eve!
Warmly, B

[Neville]

There is something about friends and family that just can't be beat, isn't there .. A delightful poem if ever there was Chris .. Neville

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Neville. How right you are. Family and friends such a valuable asset to our lives. Sad to think that some people don’t have them. Have a good day.

Chris

[Stella Armour]

As the candle burns down so the light begins to flicker, but the burning flame is still as beautiful just different in the way its energy affects your eyes ... no longer tall and bright but maybe we don't need always to be upright and strong as long we still give off good energy to those around us .. a light in the dark is maybe more beautiful than a blaze for some..

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Stella for sharing your thoughts here. Nice to get your perspective on my lines. I hope you have a happy Tuesday.

Chris

[Sami Khalil]

A beautiful, rhyming poem with a positive message. We surely seek harmony. We surely prefer the light at the end.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Sami, for reading this poem and for sharing your ministry wekcome thoughts. Have a lovely day.

Chris

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Oops sorry about typos.
your most welcome thoughts. My phone has a mind of its own Sami:)

[Sami Khalil]

Hehehe. All good. Gracie millee

[Green]

What an appreciation of "light" in all its many forms: the stars, and candles, and the sun, but also the people who bring us joy. This was so beautiful and the rhymes felt effortless while reading.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Green for your appreciation of my stanzas. So pleased you enjoyed my share. Have a lovely day.

Chris

[DIVYA]

Dear Chris,

A poem that counts our blessings. The garden lit up as gold in the light, the blessed company of our friends and family. Light spreads, and how. Always conquering the dark. And so we're doubly blessed.

This is such a beautiful poem, leaving me feeling complete, assured and at much peace. I'm so happy to read a new poem from you today.
💐

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Divya, there hasn’t been much time for writing lately, so I am especially thankful for your encouraging review. So pleased you enjoyed this short poem of blessings. Have a wonderful Sunday.

Chris 🌹

[DIVYA]

Here's wishing your days are happily busy, always. Also hoping, you get more time to write and post here. You're most welcome, dear Chris.

[Travis Gibson (poetic h..]

I feel like I've understood this so well due to my getting older. A much younger me would have probably scoffed at the sentiment entirely. We learn to value those who value us... at least I had to learn it. Lol I used to think I was a "lone wolf," I just had yet to find my pack. Lovely write.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much Travis. Welcome to the old farts club:) I know exactly what you mean. We don’t really appreciate what is of true value to us until we are more mature in years. Nothing wrong in that. The best wine and cheese are the same. Have a lovely day.

Chris