Rising

 

 With each new day I see the sun

Rising over the tide,

It may be cloudy, but still I know

It shines on the other side.

 

Its color bright, its rays are warm,

Its faithfulness I hold;

Providing light for the day ahead,

My eyes have seen my soul.

 

A clash of thought ensues within,

Whispering truth and lies;

The clouds say I’ll never make it,

The sun says otherwise.

 

Storms pass over as I wave goodbye,

Then turn my head to see,

A glistening path lighting the way

To a better part of me.

 

Author's Note

Photo taken at North Shore, Oahu (Feb 2009)

Reviews

[TamiViolet]

Dani, my beautiful friend, this is so awesome. Can we tell Tim to go lift weights or something and have a girl's night out? haha.

I feel the promise in this piece, the hope.

My eyes have seen my soul

This brings me to tears. Literally, Dani. You have so much going on here during the whispering truth and lies...
Breathtaking. Photo makes it personal.

X

[ljc]

Beautiful poem and lovely picture. The last two stanzas? are my favorite. Perfect for the day. Very inspiring. Also watched the video Finish Strong and found the speaker very encouraging.

[Steve]

A beautiful little poem, full of hope and optimism, just the lift I needed. I find the suns rays always help cast away doubts, and from this you really get a sense of the magnitude of the journey. Great write!

[Greg Skura]

Beautiful! i see the journey you are on and the metaphorical sun to light the way. Thank You for sharing!!! Straight to my readers list!!!!!

[Creepy Swine Guy]

You know ... the first time I read this I just didn't get it at all. But I just read through it now and it made perfect sense to me. This makes me wonder if I am beginning to lose brain function to age. But I digress ... this is fabulous. It speaks to hope and to the knowledge that no matter the trial ... that "this too shall pass."

I really love it.

[Wildecat]

Dani, this is absolutely beautiful, a warm and heartfelt piece of poetry. Always a pleasure to read your poems.

[Tony]

It seems like a parting of some sort, like you are moving on, although I feel some hesitation within your words, you know it is the best decision for you at this time. Maybe a change in direction, something that you may have experienced but weren't sure of, but now are ready to face head on, or perhaps a change in lifestyle. You write deep so this could be many things. All in all, it is definately a move on your part. should this be for real...Good Luck my friend.

Tony

[Angela]

What a wonderfully peaceful poem. Your words never cease to amaze me and are always a true inspiration. The picture captures the moment perfectly. Well done!

[Valentine]

Very nicely writen and it takes the picture to really capture the mood of your theme..Nice!! God bless..Valentine

[Tiana]

I loved the pic and your poem, D. It's such an inspiring piece that gives so much hope. Very uplifting ... Beautifully written, my friend ... hugs - T