the light

the light exists

within each of us

 

no one will compare

or hold candle

 

for a closer view

until first

 

the switch is on

in you

 

as nightmares turn

to daydreams

 

in myriad

incandescent hue

 

as time takes toll

on those who wait

 

too long for perfect

cupid's due

 

as shadows stretch

their arms

 

ready

for the last adieu

 

light exists

within each of us

 

the switch must

first be on

 

in you

Reviews

[...]

. beautiful ... and so profound and so true ... your words flow freely and take the reader on a transformational journey ... and the lines you repeat in the end ... add that exceptionally poetic ... magical touch ... the use of the word "switch" is brilliant ... learnt lots ...

[Kelly Scheppers]

"The light exists
within each of us..."

The belief in one's self is all it takes.

[alan peter kelly]

In a word:

yes.

Thank you Kelly...

[Kelly Scheppers]

My pleasure - always!

[Papaya]

Beautiful and inspiring piece here. Very nice.

[Satan]

Yeah this is really quite beautiful hey. Time we all start flicking our switches on.

[alan peter kelly]

Indeed...and thank you...I was reading Bukowski at the time...sometimes I feel like a conduit for something else. Will read your art asap. Alan.

[Satan]

You're very welcome brother. Alex/Satan

[emmah]

- oh - i read this poem - after i heard it rendered by you - but even if it had been the other way round - i know that - i'd have still heard that conviction - the passion you feel for what you express - it isn't without reason - that it is the courage of our conviction - that makes us rise - and soar - and it isn't without reason - that i get goosebumps - every single time - i hear this read in your voice!!!!

[...]

. millions of times i've heard you recite this ... and each time i have been inspired ... sheer brilliance, alan ... words that glow beyond measure ...

[Emily B]

the light always calls to me

[NoneOfYourBusiness akaK..]

reflective beautiful piece~ the journey is as much within as it is without~

[jenniewren (J.W. Bouwma..]

beautiful and filled with so much hope alan.. i love the repetition of "the switch is/must be on in you" that is an effective tool to give more of a mantra like quality.

i love the spirit in this.. it makes me feel like your happy times are, if not already under way, then, at least soon to come

[Emily B]

yes, yes, exactly

[Moonflower]

Lovely words, I enjoyed this one.