Treading the path of life
We must look for goodness
Whose dying embers are strewn along the way
They are there, faintly glowing
Let us gently fan them
Bringing them back to life
That they may become steady flames
Growing together and giving us light
Guiding us through fear, hatred, and division
All the things that diminish our souls
Look for the embers, and tend them well
For we are the custodians
Of what will be
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Author:
Bella Shepard (Pseudonym) (
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Good write Bella.
Thank you my friend, I always appreciate you reading.
I enjoyed todays offering two days late .. but nevertheless, I enjoyed it tremendously .. Neville
Thank you Nev, for taking time to read and comment, always appreciated.
So well said. Like fire itself, we can not afford to let them go out. They bring the warmth that brings comfort to life and provide us with the tools that enable us to nurish ourselves and make the tools necessary for further advancement.
Thank you dear friend, your words are wise and so much appreciated.
Let there be light! Great descriptive build up-I wonder if you find Mary Oliver’s work inspirational.
I just read Mary Oliver''s "Blue Iris" and have a request in at the library for "Devotion". Her love of nature is spellbinding in her poetry. So glad to share this.
Brilliant!
life-affriming poetry, at its accessible
Best!
(sunrays, transmuted as lava heat
echoes of existence embers
we traverse paths, engraved
by ashes of nourishing graveyards
hopes and wishes, as legacy
paving our own cyclic paths
wisdom as our guide, allowing us
season's of blooming, breath
and then, back we join that chorus
of energy embers, in waiting
for another chance, to get it right..)
Dear friend I am truly honored and humbled by your generous words. You capature the essence of what I was thinking, in many ways surpassing. Your comments always inspire me, thank you! Your fav is most appreciated.
Like the Sun by day and the Moon and Stars by night light is essential to life and the soaring of the soul. Good thing that embers catch and spread, anything that is flammable can be ignited so as to keep the flame alive.
Thank you for this beautiful comment dear friend, let us always share the light!
Omg this is divine!!! Bella, your analogy of these "embers" paint such a vivid picture of the hope we must sustain while treading through life's tribulations. I adore this poem. You're words never fail to resonate on such a deep level.
You are the sweetest my dear, I value that deep, understanding nature of yours, always such a pleasure to share words with you. I truly appreciate the fav.
A wonderful poem inspiring good and righteous sentiments, to fan the embers of goodness yayy. If everyone thought like that the world could be better for all. Kudos!!
Plz also read and comment on my newest poem.
I am most appreciative of your comments dear poet. I guess we all have to keep our own little flames burning in the best way that we can, it's worth the effort. Take care!
A wonderful depiction of the need to act, to tend to and be part of the goodness of the world. FFan them so they can grow and not put them out. A beautiful read.
I feel I share this space with a kindred spirit. Thank you so much for reading, your insightful comment is greatly appreciated.
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