Poetry by Richard Perry: Darkness to Light
Darkness to Light
Suddenly thrust into the darkest night
Wondering, if I’d ever again see the light
My beautiful wife was, all too soon, gone
Could I find the strength to carry on?
At first, it was hard to accept, and see
My life ahead had been planned for me
Yes, there’d be long days and tears at night
But my faith said, wait, you will be alright
Then one evening, I was about to learn
As the road ahead took a surprising turn
A troubling call from a friend that night
Caused me to sit down and start to write
She had moved, leaving her family behind
Her world now quiet, troubled her mind
The word quiet brought an inspiring note
And The Quiet was the first poem I wrote
An adventure started; I did not foresee
I found the path God had chosen for me
Using words to convey peace, hope, and love
Guided by the hand of my Father above.
Writing words, I hoped would bring relief
To those who are suffering the pain of grief
Words saying, stay strong, never lose hope
God will comfort you and help you to cope
Pictured: Richard Perry at Half & Half Restaurant in Reading. Photo by Taylor Gregory.
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