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.
Margaret said…
Oh, I really like that last bit!
Susie Clevenger said…
Thank you awakened words
The last stanza is indeed worth the whole poem.wonderful lines.
Scarlet said…
This is an uplifting dance of the sun ~ Nice poem to read on a cloudy and dreary day ~
Kerry O'Connor said…
Your words offer a beautiful interpretation of the image - very gracefully told.
Teresa said…
This is a wonderful poem. I especially love the second stanza.
Mary said…
I can really see your personal growth when I read your words, Susie. I think you have subdued your ghosts!
Sherry Blue Sky said…
Fantastic writing! Love that "freedom song".
Susie Clevenger said…
Thank you Mary...if we don't grow we die...
Dave King said…
Convincingly understated. I enjoyed the read very much.
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.