'Lead Kindly Light' Poem by Valsa George
'Lead Kindly Light'
Caught in the clutch of darkness, I quail
Seeing it shrouding my spirits, I wail
Assailed by afflictions severe
My life is now devoid of all cheer
Oh Light! Penetrate through this darkness
Let your beams cut through this dankness
Till every murky corner is warm and aglow
And I am steadied by that glow
Across the lengthening stretch of my loneliness
I see only frightening shadows of grayness
So come down to me as a prop
As through this alley, staggering I grope
Hold my hand and lead me to sunshine
With Thy brilliance, my life entwine
Set my mind free from the grip of fear
Fill it with thoughts, resurging and pure
So shall I go on my journey
With abiding Hope as company
And enough grace to make each day
Better than the ones gone their way!
The Title is fetching, though apostrophy to Light indicates that the soul is not that much in a fallen or sunken state...rhyming is very natural connecting the ideas meaningfully together, it does not look forced one anywhere...Dinesh Nair's presenting the perspective is appreciated, as it is consoling, and has many good arguments...You write on every mood with that particular feeling successfully! ! !
I read it as a supplication and felt its beauty in my heart, nice lines dear Valsa to call upon Light to come to rescue.
Darkness can envelope all of us at one time or another. We may constantly grope for the light until we can see it. When the light finally comes darkness disappears and so does fear an loneliness. Good expressions Valsa. Very enlightening.
Caught in the clutch of darkness life thinks to get recovery towards light. Life does not like ignorance. Warmness of light gives brilliance. Pure thoughts fill in mind. We search for God with inner light and hope in our journey. An interesting brilliant poem is excellently penned...10
Caught in the clutch of darkness life thinks to get recovery towards light. Life does not like ignorance. Warmness of light gives brilliance. Pure thoughts fill in mind. We search for
This is very enlightening and awakening indeed......Valsa......scripted with heavenly words touch my heart indeed ........great write with great inspiration....10/10
A plea for the darkness to cease and allow the light to ease your loneliness and fear! I love this enlightening write!
green shadow of a Budha statue...... Hold my hand and lead me to sunshine With Thy brilliance, my life entwine Set my mind free from the grip of fear Fill it with thoughts, resurging and pure I love the greatness of this write and a loving heart of peace
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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11/21/2025 4:57:38 AM # 1.0.0
Dear Dinesh, Your poem-Lead Kindly Human Love is indeed stunning! It has really eclipsed my original one! Why don't you post it on your page for the others to enjoy? It is so original that it cannot be called a mere adaptation! Thank you for this great honour! Let me shine in borrowed plumes for the time being.....!