Like A New Lover.

Earlier this evening I was talking to one of my best friends on here. We go back years. She told me that my poetry is always dark and depressing. Stuff to hang yourself with poetry…lol. I do mostly write my poetry (although not my novels)on the dark side. I always have. It’s me, the way I do it. But, just for you J I have tried to write something upbeat if not actually jolly. I hope y’all like it. I think it’s “ok”.

This morning I watched the sun rise

And for the first time in many a year

I felt my spirit rise, my heart lifted

All of the weight on my mind became as a feather

All doubt and worry left me

I stood up … naked, and alone

Warm rays kissed my skin like a new lover

Life began again. I was renewed. Reborn.

Happiness returned, I smiled, I laughed

Years of hurt left me, a future, I had a future

Sunlight chased away the dark shadows within me

And I was left scourged of doubt.

And now? Now I am strong. Weakness banished.

I can at last hold my head high.

Feel the blood rush through my veins

I can feel, really feel. I can love again.

Copyright Stan M Rogers. 2018