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You Be The Light

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You Be The Light

Anaphora Poem by Beth Brody

Written Tales
Jan 22, 2023
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Light the longest winter nights. Light
the house and hedges with a million
falling twinkle stars. Light the tree
with bluegreenred. Let the light shine out,
reflect the wonder of delight
in children’s eyes. Lighten hearts,
shed light on true desires.
Light a guiding blaze towards New Year’s Eve,
alight upon your future. Light one candle,
then light eight, as moonlight voices
lift in song.
Light a warming hearth with love.
Light a spark of hope:
Light up cities,
Light up farms.
Give light to all those destitute, defenseless, and ignored.
You be the light.
Illuminate the world.

Beth Brody has over a dozen published poems for children and adults, in journals and anthologies, both in print and online. Beth was awarded an MFA in Writing by Vermont College of Fine Arts and was selected as a Contributor in Poetry at the Bread Loaf Writer's Conference 2022.

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Daisy Anne
Writes The Heart of Storytelling
Jan 22Liked by Written Tales

Love this! Simple yet beautiful. It reminds me why I love winter so much... the cold and dark just seems to bring out the kindness in others 😊

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Sara-lee
Writes Cultural Migrant
Jan 22Liked by Written Tales

Strong, 'shining' message.

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