As we were guided through the Linville Caverns in the North Carolina Mountains, the guide stopped and said, “Now I will show you what if feels like to be in total darkness.” Then he flipped a switch and everything went black. The lantern above was a welcome sight when he turned it back on. Depression feels like someone flipped our soul into total darkness. Things seem hopeless as we stare into the blackness. But there is light and there is hope. God’s love is a candle that never burns out. Our friends, those who stand with us, are our guides walking back with us toward the Light of God’s love and grace.
Face the Light
In the black darkness
One can see a candle
Burning in the distance
Unless he turns his back
Staring into the darkness
Where there is no light
The first is hope
The second is depression
Turn until you see the Light
Focus on it
Follow it
It will be your guide
Out of the darkness
Into Light
Roth Poetry 
Dwight this is an excellent post! Thank you for it.
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You are welcome. I appreciate you reading my work.
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I appreciate your insights, and your positive approach.
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Thank you for sharing. This is a great post. A good reminder to me. Thanks again.
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You are welcome. I am glad it was helpful.
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This poem is so powerful that when I read it, I am carried forward by a smooth current of good rhythm and profound, well chosen words. A 10/10!
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Thank you for your kind words.
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