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Arise and Shine Forth

April 2, 2015
By MissMadds BRONZE, Mesa, Arizona
MissMadds BRONZE, Mesa, Arizona
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Do not hide in Darkness--

Like a Flower,

Shy of risk,

but rise and awake

To the beautiful Sun:

 

Go now--

Lest you be late!

 

Bloom in thy grace,

Beautiful Blossom,

And show the World

 

Ye are the Light.

 

Don't heed the scorn of Man,

 

Stand

 

For truth and right.


The author's comments:

This poem was inspired by Emily Dickinson's poetry style and the scriptures Matthew 5:14 and Doctrine and Covenants 115:5.


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manda said...
on Apr. 11 2015 at 3:54 pm
So beautiful and inspired!

katrina said...
on Apr. 11 2015 at 3:50 pm
This was amazing. Thank you for sharing your talents!

JudyBeauty said...
on Apr. 11 2015 at 3:25 pm
excellent, lyrical, beautiful