You think I live in shadows
so you stay out in the light.
You fear that I can hear you.
Oh yes, this time you're right.
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Mary, might we find the wisdom to embrace our conscience rather than try to out run it... Excellent write! !
I hear the inner cry Mary; chain him to a lamp post then he sees the light, if no any progress? do not worry of a runaway horse............when he is tired definitely search the road to the stable?
Wow....this is a lovely poem. It's one of those that reaches out and grabs you, shakes you, then settles softly beside you. Hugs, Dee
That last verse gives a very warming feeling Mary. A very nice thought out poem, with some strong points there. Nice read. Love Ernestine XXX
Safe in Mary's arms - what a lovely place to be! I agree with H., Mary, your free verse is growing by leaps and bounds!
Another good one, Mary. You are evolving as a poet of free verse though, believe it or not. Best H
The beckoning of the conscience for us to just be still for a moment and listen, I think that this is so needed and so underestimated in the world today, A great poem from a caring heart 10, Love duncanX
Yes Mary, I agree the conscience is there for a very good reason, if we listen, we learn. Another 10 good reasons to read you Mary. Loved this little needle of a poem. Tai
As I've been thinking about conscience a lot lately, I find that I wish I'd written this poem... A plain but serious take on a not-much-discussed subject. Wonderful write, Mary! : ]