Dark Corners

to pay it forward, be true

it's not all about you

but being part of the test

make us happy  

place a smile on our face...

 

…and equally important, we share the good. The small things that allow us to smile or feel warm in our hearts...simplify what we can… if you will.

...gloriously, anyone can do it, just sit  for a couple of minutes, take a breath, and look around or reminisce....so easy to see, love is...:)  all around us…find  a friend or stranger...and let them in on it...

 

 take the time to lean on each other            

                

                  btw...

 

dark places are only corners

of our minds where the light

hasn't quite crept in yet...

so stick out your tongue,

notice all that is good and

taste the beautiful dawn...

 

                                                                                                                                                                                       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Author's Note

completed: July 15, 2012
photo: Bonita Springs, FL
January 18, 2010

Reviews

[Robbie~xoxo~]

Your message is one that I will hold close to my heart...On days of dismal thought, I will hold on to your words. Obstacles in life can be hard to overcome, but with inspiration and a strong will, we can get through difficult times. There is light within the dark corner. Thank you for sharing.

[Muse]

This is different for you....glad to see you approach a different style of writing. It's not something I was predicting to read. It read like a love psalm..full of beauty...and wisdom.

Muse

[Maya Storm]

You need not say anything else beyond these lines...
'to pay it forward, be true
it's not all about you'

I love the message and the structure of this piece

'dark places are only corners
of our minds where the light
hasn't quite crept in yet...'

You have so much to fit into such a short poem. I was entertained and inspired. What else could you ever want to accomplish with a piece of writing?

[Melobldnfr]

Oh my goodness, Allen. I love it! Especially the last stanza! Thank you!

[?]

dark places are only corners
of our minds where the light
hasn't quite crept in yet...
so stick out your tongue,
notice all that is good and
taste the beautiful dawn...
Love that last stanza...wonderful piece

[Allen Smuckler]

sorry to see you go, Tammy....You WILL be missed by this writer and friend...
Thanks for all your support and time Tammy...It was always welcomed and appreciated...You always provided thoughtful critiques and insights
Hopefully we'll see you back here after the summer...

[?]

Aww thats sweet Allen...I miss reading you and others...I will pop on from time to time...when I have a free chance...and read some...Thanks again for your thoughtfulness and kind words....miss being here

[Rose of Gondor]

I love that last stanza! There is so many things to discover in this world and you've shown me that perhaps I ought not to be afraid of what's new! Beautiful wording, great flow. You know, suddenly I found myself staring at your profile this morning, but I don't wonder why I'm staring at it. I just move my cursor across the screen and click on your writing. Because I realized, that's why I'm here. To read something magnificent.

[Victoria PoetryBunny]

Lovely photo. I really like the message in this poem, nicely done.

[Audrey Howitt]

I love this Allen, especially the last stanza--(she said with her tongue sticking out!)

[An owl on the moon]

It would be a much better world if we could all just care a little bit more... find the joys and shine the light... As you say, it really isn't that difficult... it just takes a little effort... Thank you, Allen!

[Priscilla Sayers]

fabulously uplifting and a great inspiration for kindness!