Our Poet's January Poem- THE SUN STILL SHINES -

                                THE SUN STILL SHINES

 

                        Though we on earth may curse the mist,

                        Though sun-obscuring clouds persist,

                        Our star shines brightly, as before,

                        And tides, unhindered, lap the shore.

 

                        Behind the fogs that dim our sight,

                        The seasons follow, day and night

                        Continue in their endless round,

                        And reasons to rejoice abound.

 

                        Why then should we, as reasoned souls,

                        Not follow our predestined roles,

                        Wait for a faint and flickering ray

                        To give us hope of dawning day?

 

                        If knaves betray, and fools despair,

                        Look up--beyond that gray and thickened air

                        Exists such brilliant atmosphere

                        As to extinguish nameless fear.

 

                      1-7-22