Of Darkness And Light by Frances Ayers (read me like a book TXT) 📖

Grief Has No Hold

I will not keep you behind an iron gate
But will unlock my soul to accept the beauty
Of the dawn and ascending road
Invisible as the path may be
I will feel my way through
With head held high and shoulders straight
For there is more light than shadow
Hope is more prevalent than fear
I will remember more songs than weeping
And the joy that comes after a long battle

The Eternal Artist

(For My Brother Patrick)

Time no longer holds you in its’ hands
You are free from the burdens of an ordinary man
Ethereal beings guide you to the artists’ den
All of heaven and earth is your canvas now
Beckoning you to to capture clouds and angels wings
To observe and record the changing scene
Capturing birds in flight soaring through a breeze
Vibrant colors spill from the brush in your hand
At last you have shed the confinements of a mortal man


Time Past

Hurridly,we walked along
The corridors of time
Forgetting the importance
Of what we left behind
Every minute of every hour
The race called life went by
Our lives but murky shadows
Of the entity we called time




With Thanks And Love

For all the love you freely gave
The outstretched hand through strain and stress
And words of praise you often lent
Of hope and smiles you quickly gave
For all the joy your presence brought
You lit the paths,which I thought gray
And delivered moments rich in dreams
Your life passed quickly,I often thought
But memories stayed and soothed my tears


Why

Empty dark eyes
Staring into space
Feeling devoid of purpose,
Have you embraced the grave?
Are you ready to leave behind ,
All that you love?
To give up your soul
For an unknown place
Without thought of the cost,
To those left behind.
Who will pick up the pieces
Of a shattered life?
Is one fateful moment worth
All the pain?
You have passed on to the living,
On one tragic day.


On Sorrows Wings

While living life,I was brushed by sorrows’wings.
I felt the touch upon my soul.
Wings fluttering nearby,I did take hold.
Taking me forward through life in its’ own time.
I felt lost and alone in my tears.
But discovered my strength in each passing year.
I built a new life without forgetting the past.
And forged new friendships,I felt would last
I threw out resentments and got rid of harsh thoughts
I buried the baggage and Gods comfort I sought


Dancing with Life

I dance with life enjoying
The many spins and turns
Along the way
Each step coming before the other
As in lifes different stages
Sometimes I falter,but go on
To the next step
Until I finish the dance



Unseen Presence

When life becomes hurried and choices are unclear,
There is an unseen Presence who will surely get us there.
We may not reach our destiny,at our chosen time
But there is someone wiser whose help we’ll always find.
He’ll give us hope to find our path,a light to guide the way.
His Strength will pull us up the hill and help us see the day.
He knows the road is rough,he’s been there long before.
At Calvary he gave his life and opened up the door.




From Sorrow to Acceptance

On sorrows'wings I journeyed to a land where I had never been.

Each loss was undiscovered country,landscapes I had never seen,mountains I had never climbed.

I had taken a journey past familiar landmarks I missed, and memories that were past.

I had buried the familiar stories and neglected the happiness,which lay buried deep beneath the earth,only now and then pushing to the surface.

I drank from bitter springs and sat among the weeds,neglecting to seperate them from the flowers.

Beheld only the sunsetting but forgot the beauty in each new day.

When I had shed enough tears,I remembered the laughter echoing in the valley and heard the birds chirping a new song.

I saw the sun reflecting on the water.
and instead of weeds,I saw flowers. Where there were empty patches of dirt,I saw seedlings and the possibility of new beginnings




Refresh My Soul

Refresh me with the sound of your voice
Echoing throughtout my listless mind
Helping to drown out all other noise
Leaving problems far behind
Help to re awaken my tired soul
And immerse me in refreshing springs
With you beside me now I am whole
Enjoying surprises our life brings


A Simple Prayer

I walk with you Lord in blind faith
Knowing your hands reach out to me
Fervently I pray on bended Knee
For patience to get me through the day
Forgive my doubts and restlessness
Help to guide my forever soul
Keep me safe during times of stress
With every prayer I am made whole




Ordinary Moments

Longing for a quiet time to return
When simple pleasures reigned supreme
A hectic pace,now somehow burns
My candle at both ends,but how I dream
Of special days that brought pleasure
Having time to stroll to favorite places
Hours that were free,I failed to measure
With time elapsed,missing familiar faces
I often envy nature,and how things are ordered
Everything has a purpose and a time to shine
So often we find our lives are disordered
Needing to proritize,before we fall behind

Soul Speak

Tell me of your deepest yearnings
And need to feel you're not alone
Trust me with memories you treasure
Have patience when I take that tone
And Wish for me all lifes goodness
Few tears that sting like braided rope
Patience and luck in equal measure
And strength anew to help me cope
Hoping to attract that kindred soul
With a longing that knows to wait
My heart opens up to accept the one
Forever more to be my mate


Remember Me With Smiles

When my long journey on earth comes to an end
And the river of tears flow out to the sea
When silence appears like a long lost friend
And time alone replaces the feeling of "we"

Then please recall special times that we shared
And laugh at mistakes that we seldom forgave
Recalling two souls that often lay bared
For our special bond will survive the grave

Grief

Does anyone understand the pain that stings
Forever a part of her soul, which somehow clings
To every facet of her being,she pushes it away
But her tears keep coming,her grief always stays

She grasps for memories to soften the pain
Of a loss so difficult,she can not explain
For sorrow is personal,stamped on her soul
She hopes that tomorrow she will be whole

For she has heard that,spirits sometimes stay
Earthbound,to help the living find their way
She imagines his smile and comforting touch
A man for the ages,he is missed so much

Longingly,she recalls the days gone by
Of happier times,and she wonders why
Love's not enough to heal a broken heart
For only times' passage gives a brand new
start

Reigning In The Shadows

Sometimes doubts and fears arise
As the shadows of life grow longer
Pity and fear,the light does despise
For the light makes souls stronger
We flounder in the shadows path
Lost in our own dark night
For the darkness later shows it's wrath
Clear within our sight
But the light soon reigns in the dark
And brings us faith,and hope
The dawning light provides the spark
To erase the shadows and help us cope


No More Tears Have Fallen From My Eyes

No more tears have fallen from my eyes
I look to Heaven and The Starry skies
To comfort and guide a spirit broken
Destiny takes charge:God has spoken
Bewildered and blessed,now I am free
Sadness fades as spirit lives in me.
Giving our all,expecting the best
of all lifes pleasures,not excepting less
Trusting life's tides will carry us along
To a better place and uplifting song
Reaping the benefits of a life well done
Enjoying the fruits of victories won

A Patient Time

A time for waiting,a hibernation
Before we follow through on dreams
Careful planning,with determination
Putting away unfinished schemes

No day or night is ever wasted
Patience builds slowly day by day
The fruit of forbearance is soon tasted
Sweet as honey where we lay

Suddenly we are engaged in life
Our souls’desire reaches out
And wraps its lasso around the moment
Discarding all our useless doubts

Text: Copyright Frances Ayers
Images: Photos are copyright free
Publication Date: 06-02-2011

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Dedication:
To My Uncle Benny And Late Brother,Patrick.I have learned so much from the two of you.