ridden with darkness and the wake of pain
the clutches of shadows and the inane
'tis not life that looms, bows and seeks to hide
but the illusions and hurts held deep inside
beyond all hurt, doubt and unabated fear
ever the hand of grace reaching near
beyond devastation and the din of despair
lies the answered call of light and faith's care.
Rose Marie Raccioppi
Poet Laureate
Orangetown, New York
BEYOND, Image: NGC 7023: The Iris Nebula: Credit & Copyright: Daniel López, IAC http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap101112.html
