The Glow - on Moon's Eclipse and Lost Guilt Trips

Can Real Joy Be Eclipsed by Experiences?

Linda Ann Nickerson

"If I say,
'Surely the darkness will hide me
and the light become night around me,'
even the darkness will not be dark to You;
the night will shine like the day,
for darkness is as light to You."
(Psalm 139:11-12)

The moon's eclipse had masked my soul,
As longings lunged for full control.
I dared not open up my eyes,
Afraid to view the dark night skies.

In taxing turmoil, sorrows black,
From whence there seemed no turning back,
The lunar light lent no assist,
To offer reason to exist.

Despair then threatened to destroy,
Obliterating all my joy.
Entrenched in mire to my chin,
I sensed, in sorrow, guilt as sin.

Until the Sun of Light arose,
Just how, 'tis Heaven only knows.
But inner life bestowed a seed,
And from regrets, I then was freed.

The moon's eclipse and dark most foul
May never make me bay and howl.
My soul is well, though once 'twas sick.
I need not be a lunatic!

My course is set upon the Son,
Who every victory yet has won.
Though darkness threaten, I can stand
Complete with Heaven's helping hand.

A glow of life surrounds me now,
Arising from a solemn vow.
His covenant, it makes me swoon,
Far greater than the changing moon.

Published by Linda Ann Nickerson - Featured Contributor in Lifestyle and Sports

Linda Ann Nickerson brings decades of reporting and a globally minded Midwestern perspective to a host of topics, balancing human interest with history, hard facts and often humor.  View profile

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  • Elena H.3/6/2008

    Loved your application on this current event.

  • Sylvia Outlaw2/20/2008

    AHHH, the moon, it sure is bright tonight!!!

  • Missy H.2/20/2008

    Great poem

  • Charlie K2/20/2008

    Super poem, as usual.

  • J. E. Davidson2/20/2008

    Absolutely wonderful!

  • Coffee Mugg2/19/2008

    Good Job Miss Linda. ken

  • Lenora Murdock2/19/2008

    Great poem!

  • jcorn2/19/2008

    Very nice poem, thanks!

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