The Light

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  orchidee February 17th, 2018 02:45

  Good write, and true Gary. Beginning of John's Gospel..... Though I might cringe if modern version used 'snuff out'! (John 1 v.5). Same as if 'whooppee' or similar words appear in some places in very-modern translations.

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    Gary Edward GeraciFebruary 19th, 2018 23:21

    Point taken and I agree orchidee. Something better than “snuff” exists out there in the great ocean of English words. Indeed, it’s not a very regal or classy word. What I like about the word, now that I’m paying so much attention to it, is that it contains the word “sun” in it (poor argument, I know: the word “ass” contains the word “sas” two words I’d likely never use!). If anything, a reader might look at this early work, compare it with some later piece and have to admit, I hope, some small measure of improvement.

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    orchideeFebruary 20th, 2018 02:44

    It's a good write Gary. You're not attempting to paraphrase the Bible, as in the ghastly 'The Message' Version. And I'm not seeking to paraphrase the Bible, nor re-write it, in my own poems. I suppose it's in everyday use when we say 'He's snuffed it' - not meaning he has taken a pinch of snuff! oops!

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  Laura🌻 February 17th, 2018 08:20

  Gary,
  The light will always
  shine...especially
  throughout our
  darkest moments!
  Thank you for the
  brilliant reminder!
  ~Laura~

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    Gary Edward GeraciFebruary 19th, 2018 23:28

    Thank you Laura for your read and uplifting comment. These short works, when imbedded into a graphic or photo, do well on Instagram, can be recycled over and over (every six to eight weeks) and can be easily copied for pasting when parked here at mypoeticside. It’s an added bonus when someone from this community takes a look and provides feedback!