The twilight of another year sparkles
with flashes — burning brilliance —
so I cannot leave them behind
as we place one foot into the future.
I pause now, lingering
on the twinkling moments,
savoring the sweet stamped imprints
while my month waters
in anticipation of more to come.
Even the sad, the hurt,
the bulbs I’d replace if I could —
I’ll take them with me. Sometimes
any light is a reminder
that life glimmers between bursts
of radiant light
whether we’re looking or not.
Phillip Knight Scott | © 2019
Written for Poets United Midweek Motif ~ Year’s End
A wonderfully expressed poem of optimism and love.
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That’s what I was going for – thanks!
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Lines worth celebrating.
“any light is a reminder
that life glimmers between bursts
of radiant light
whether we’re looking or not.”
Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks so much, Ali!
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These glimmers will keep company with us in the brand new year!
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Thanks so much 🙂
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Reblogged this on anita dawes and jaye marie.
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Yes, life glimmers, no matter what….thankfully. The earth’s persistence in keeping on despite everything is what gives me hope. And inspiration.
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Indeed!
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Nicely written poem, I enjoyed it !
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Beautiful, particularly that final verse. Very well said.
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Even the sad, the hurt, the bulbs I’d replace if I could — I’ll take them with me. Sometimes any light is a reminder that life glimmers between bursts of radiant light whether we’re looking or not. –
Such truth expounded using brilliant imagery.
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Very uplifting! My kind of poem😊
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Beautiful last stanza 💛
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I love the reference… Happy holidays Phillip. May next year be spectacular for you and your family. May it unite your heart.
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