The Walk

  

Under the glare of heaven’s beacon

A midnight rose is covered in early morning dew.

This being just the beginning,

Or is it the end

Of life’s miracle bestowed up on you

The day you began to live and die?

Can salvation come to life out of

Yesterday’s dreams,

Or has faith in tomorrow’s nightmares

Become subliminal prayers

Imbedded within the soul?

Now is the time…

         Now it’s do or die

Walk upon the thorns and petals,

If you feel the soft comfort of the rose

You’re already damned and forgotten.

If you bleed

Then you know the Garden of Eden

Is still within reach.

 

 

Reviews

[Norma J. Jessee]

A fantastic write Dale. So full of hope and inspiration. And there is something almost peaceful residing within.
Each of us are give the choice of what to do with our lives. We can reach into our dreams and find our salvation or we can perish and die without ever fully knowing what could have been. You have such insight Dale, and when you put it into verse it becomes a thing of beauty and great value.
Another gem.......

[Fabian G. Franklin]

I'm partial to violets and daisies myself...

[Marie Harrison]

What an enigma of a write for me. Not sure if I would want to move forward or backwards after reading this. It's a very though provoking poem. Fabulous job!

[Gandré]

This is philosophical..Conjunction with all of our parts.. the rose is union with the divine realm, a union that reveals the eternal and innermost aspects of the universe. I liked this.

[shythatway]

Hmm. I think this is one of the strongest I've read from you thus far. Very moving all the way through. You raise the right questions, and manage to say so much within those closing lines. Thank you for sharing this.

[Valentine]

Wow..this is so true and right to the point,,He is always there to welcome us into the fold..loved this one..God bless..Valentine

[Ellen Hammond]

Wow! What a deep, philosophical, yet spiritual, thought provoking write. It is wonderful!

[Anita B Jacques]

It's all in the choices we make, like the eye of a needle. thank you for sharing your awesome write me dear friend, it may help me in my journey.

[An Ordinary Woman]

This one is a little bit different coming from you, Dale. I like it, alot. The questions in the middle add something extra... I really like the ending a lot toooo. Great job with it!

[Brianna Brie]

My thoughts are strange poem as I don't know what it means to me. However, it moves me greatly. Just not sure why the pull. I think it has depth. Splendid write!

[Tiana]

WOW! This poem flows so effortlessly! Inspirational piece, Dale ... Loved it! hugs