Bring Light

Before we vanish in the night.

Close-up image of a woman’s hands holding and putting a glass bottle candle holders on the beach at night. By Farknot Architect — AdobeStock licensed.

---

We could bring light,
but run fast to darkness;
We could feed all,
but throw it all away

We should live hope,
yet despair lies within us,
we yearn for bright futures,
waste our present days.

---

We act as if this play
will carry on forever,
curtains hide us from sight
when we vanish in the night.

---

In the end we have
what is ours together,
everything, anything
worthwhile is shared.

Soon, a final word
is spoken on the stage,
and the audience will fade
again to black.

---

We act as if this play
will carry on forever,
curtains hide us from sight
when we vanish in the night.

---

So fix the belt around your waist,
and call the people in,
begin the work again,
awaiting daybreak.

---

We act as if this play
will carry on forever,
curtains hide us from sight
when we vanish in the night.

---

Thank you for taking the time to read! I deeply appreciate your support.
Copyright © 2025, Robert G. Metivier. All Rights Reserved.

If you like my work, please Buy Me a Coffee