As the world turns into darkness, a light appears in the distance
A small lantern that can be seen from near to far
It flickers and stays lit as the world falls further deep
It never wavers as I walk towards it, shining its bursting light
Its flame is eternal and keeps moving forward for all that follow it
Its warmth draws me to keep the chase as some kind of hope in it
The darkness wants to surround but is dispersed by the light
So many do not follow and swallow in the darkness for comfort
I keep walking towards the lantern and its lovely beautiful bright
It is the better path of all the others and still quite a sight
When the darkness overwhelms and starts to encompass
The lantern scares the darkness away and I flow it on the path of day
As I follow the lantern on and give it hope lights up the way
About the Creator
Sarah Danaher
I enjoy writing for fun. I like to write for several genres including fantasy, poetry, and dystopian, but I am open to trying other genres too. It has been a source of stress relief from my busy life.
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Comments (2)
Such a lovely and uplifting piece. I really like how the lantern becomes a symbol of resilience and guidance.
This was so positive and reassuring. Loved your poem!