Do not tread lightly your path through destiny,
nor falter along the way, though you be weakened or feeble
through misfortune or the judgement of lesser souls.
The light within you shines brightly.
Nurture it, for it is your guide.
Wise men, as 'wise' men be, offer but a clue to the truth.
As do the charlatan and the quick of tongue, do not be mislead,
for all are mortal and cannot lay before you the truth.
Have faith in your inner light.
Follow the path it is showing you.
Do not look into the dark, for you will see nothing!
Nor question why the trees tussle with the storm.
They are distractions along your path.
You cannot see that which is closed to you.
Your path is clearly lit.
And when the light grows dim, as one day it must,
do not wander from your path, for it is the truth.
Though you be slowed and hindered, continue
see it through, as only you know how,
for it is your destiny.
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dusk arising (
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- Comment from author about the poem: With my muse on holiday i have delved into te murky past again. Here is one i wrote 25 years ago and posted on MPS last year. It\\\'s is heavily influenced by the famous \\\'desiderata\\\' a favoutite of mine.
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Glad your muse has gone bush (sorry - on holiday), dusk, otherwise, I can assure you, I wouldn't have gained access to your back catalogue of 25 yrs ago.
Go placidly, mate
Dave
A fine write dusk.
Wasn't any poetry from me twenty five years ago. Well, the odd snippet or two per year maybe.
What a wonderfully well-written and positive first read of my day that leaves my inner light with the glow of a grateful smile. So pleased you aired this one - - thank you D.A.
Good words d a, that light is always there for us all and even when the darkness comes there is still light when that darkness ends.
Andy
wonderfully lived-in words of real life truth's, worth reading a few times to digest all the wisdom it shares,
thanks Dusk
Awe Yes, the desiderata! As I read your words, it reminded of something,
Well said! Enjoyed the read
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