The darkness is
approaching
You can see it from
far away
It was only grayness
earlier but now…NOW it is black and approaching rapidly
Another year is
burning out
Another block of
time; seconds lost with each breath we take
Some took advantage
of those seconds while others slept the time away
The world turned in
on itself this year
Each day filled with
worldwide anxiety
Wars both economic
and flesh-were front line items
Political debates
were mired in pretended outrage
While the population
cried with frustration and pain
The rich grew richer;
the poor-well they just survived
Hope intermingled
with despair
Children slept
innocent dreams
While their parents
cried the night away
The Almighty was
invoked many times over
In all the languages
which could be spoken
It is not known if He
heard
However; the passing of
each day
There is a glimmer of
hope which grows
More and more seem
willing to listen
My gaze goes to the
sunrise
The sun brightens the
day
A new year has been
born
MSM ©DEC 30, 2012
