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There is a light: A Poem

November 1993
(Jonathan is 13)

There is a light
it isn't new
it keeps away the night
and shows people what to do

It gives people a guidance
and gives people room to grow
it protects them like a lance
and can have a striking blow

To step into the light
you will need to perceive
what is just and right
and you need to believe

There are evil things that have no faith
they will try to make you bad
they will never be part of the way
only you they wish they had

On my first try to enter the light
it immediately took a hold of me
but then it looked into my eyes
and told me that I had to see

At first I didn't understand
what was meant by that
but then I saw that I was bland
without a coat or top hat

So I went out and got myself
all the attire I needed
got it all straight from the shelf
as though I had been seeded

So I went back to see the light
it's so all of my new clothes
but it said no, no decorate inside
that is where the light goes

I was upset, but I was determined
and I thought of what I had done and made
and then I thought, I have sinned
it's been a long time since I have prayed

So I went to a priest, told him what I'd done
and he gave me some prayers to say
then I saw it, bright as the sun
and I knew not to be afraid

And I said a small prayer, a thanks to God
for I knew he brought this here
and I prayed with all my heart to him
and even shed a tear

God oh God bring down the light
wrap it all around me
let it hold me lovingly tight
so that I will know how to feel

Let it be my lasting guide
to always show me the way
forever standing by my side
and with me everyday

Thank you for creating the light
it's my giant friend
let me always keep it in sight
and show me the way to heaven