We see it all around us
The darkness closing in
Problems growing Daily
Where do we begin
It can be overwhelming
This constant sense of dread
Worry for the living
Mourning for the dead
We are not the first to see this
It’s a cycle that repeats
When those in charge do nothing
Sitting silent in their seats
But one idea or action
Can change a view that’s stark
A single light of goodness
Can change a world that is dark
About the Poem In a World That is Dark
The poem In a World That is Dark is about how we can see negativity all around us. It can be overwhelming for lots of reasons. We also think it is unique to us. How many before us have been in the same position? Probably a lot. We get used to a predictable, safe world, and when those things change, we don’t handle it well. We need to remember that people have been dealing with things like this for thousands of years. I guarantee that there are lots of people who have survived situations a lot worse than anything we might be dealing with today. Still, it’s hard to step back from what we see and look at that bigger picture. It still might be unpleasant, but there’s a knowing that someone in the past found a path through a similar situation. Sometimes we need to remember that we have the light that people are seeking in the darkness.
Poetry Books
Here are some of the books that are available from Robert Longley. I would recommend the Sacred Poem journals. Reading my earlier books (especially the ones for Military, Police and Firefighter’s families) cover to cover can be overwhelming. The poetry journals are designed to give you one poem per day while you journal about what might be going on in your life. There are specific journals for grief, success, and more.
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Inspirational Poetry Products
While I do signed poetry prints that are 11×14, that isn’t the size or product that all people want. Some just want a sympathy card, others may want a large canvas print, or maybe a coffee cup. There are limits to what I can customize with the options available so some products just don’t work. Please just ignore them, I know that that format doesn’t work. If you are looking for something specific, or would like to make something specific just let me know. I’m open to just about anything.
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