and in the dark of night we will plant a stake
in concrete rubble and ashes
proclaiming FEAR HAS NO PLACE HERE.
stating our name as I HAVE MADE IT THIS FAR
and I WILL GO ON
because this dark, it's not going to take us over.
we are going to wield the shadows
and turn lungs-searching-for-air, confused minds,
into battle cries
of HOPE
and LIFE.
this night isn't the end, friend.
this is the starting line.
This is so simple and beautiful. that last line is amazing- it conjures up imagery of waiting, heart pounding, in the dark, of moving about without sight to prepare for the day that is ahead, of stepping out into the beginning of light with mist filling your lugs and dampening your cheeks... it also makes me think of lord of the rings. xx Nina
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it is the starting line....
ReplyDeleteohhhhh yes how I feel that in my bones
Such a powerful last paragraph. xx
ReplyDeleteomw. this..... I think my heart just did a fluttery thing cuz you spoke to me
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Sometimes fear just GRIPS me and I have to really just let go of it, and let peace rule in my life. This is SO beautiful and I love your blog <3
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