You Are the Sun

You are the sun,
illuminate yellow
marching through
the darkness in me.

My soul walks
out of its solitude
to breathe the fresh air
of your encouragement.

Your words rattling
the chains of my secrets,
their metallic noise
ringing in my ears.

My ghosts retreat
in your sunshine,
afraid I will evict them
when strengthened
by your freedom song.

© Copyright Susie Clevenger 2010

Comments

Anonymous said…
very nice. Liked 'My ghost retreat from...' very much.
January 16, 2012 at 9:31 PM
Margaret said…
Oh, I really like that last bit!
January 16, 2012 at 11:13 PM
Susie Clevenger said…
Thank you awakened words
January 16, 2012 at 11:47 PM
Abin Chakraborty said…
The last stanza is indeed worth the whole poem.wonderful lines.
January 17, 2012 at 12:26 AM
Scarlet said…
This is an uplifting dance of the sun ~ Nice poem to read on a cloudy and dreary day ~
January 17, 2012 at 7:37 AM
Kerry O'Connor said…
Your words offer a beautiful interpretation of the image - very gracefully told.
January 17, 2012 at 7:57 AM
Teresa said…
This is a wonderful poem. I especially love the second stanza.
January 17, 2012 at 9:36 AM
Mary said…
I can really see your personal growth when I read your words, Susie. I think you have subdued your ghosts!
January 17, 2012 at 9:41 AM
Sherry Blue Sky said…
Fantastic writing! Love that "freedom song".
January 17, 2012 at 11:50 AM
Susie Clevenger said…
Thank you Mary...if we don't grow we die...
January 17, 2012 at 8:17 PM
Dave King said…
Convincingly understated. I enjoyed the read very much.
January 18, 2012 at 3:28 AM
Laura said…
Such a lovely poem...it is a gift to have someone like this in our lives. The photo is perfect with your writing.
January 25, 2012 at 6:24 AM
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