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I'm wandering in the shadow,
chasing the light,
that shines far out of reach.

A creature of purity and grace,
her halo a reminder of the world,
I’ll never belong to.
my heart's a flower
my life's in full bloom
I'm no garden
I'm the very fragrance
of roses in bloom
breathe me in
I give my all
then give some more
and again a little more

Not in anger, not for praise
but I walked my days giving comfort, calm and light
while my own lights softly wanes

I know there's no one to blame,
its just a battle within my mind
that no souls will every truly see

It lingers near yet stays unknown
this thing that I seek or say
Yet through these words
I pour my mind, the only escape l seem to find
By the rose’s touch, may love arise,  
A glowing light beneath soft skies.  
In every heart, may it remain,  
A timeless flame that knows no pain.
Under Love's Wing 10/02/2025 © All Rights Reserved by Jamil Hussain
Lost in a ditch
on the highway
of life

A change
came upon him
from darkness to light

That dead end
Apostle
arose and broke free

Remanding
his spirit
— at last unto Thee

(1st Book Of Prayers: February, 2025)
The snow is thawing on the field
its white perfection turning brown
as mud and sleet become congealed.
The snow is thawing on the field
and ochre footsteps are revealed
from Milley’s paw pads pressing down.
The snow is thawing on the field
its white perfection turning brown
A little triolette on walking our dog, Miley, in an unexpected early (autumn) snow as it begins to thaw.
I've allowed myself a deviation from the meter in line 6 for the sake of alliteration
Breathe your sins
Into my soul,
And be unafraid,
Because forgiveness -
From me to you,
Is inevitable -
And would undoubtedly prevail.
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