When the way forward
lies nowhere ahead,
light falls not from an exit
but a window out of reach
in a familiar cell,
turn,
wait for dazzled eyes
to see beyond the shadow,
then, vision restored,
walk on, as far as the light will lead.
The photo prompt “What do you see?” took me into the land of Metaphor on an unexpected path into uncertainty.
What do you see?
....Bilocalalia.... 
Another beautiful one Denise. I am blind, and still see the dazzling light in my “cell.” Just lovely
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Thank you. Sometimes we have to walk away from comforting warmth. I moved back to Virginia, and I miss Arizona!
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I know exactly what you mean. We had to move back tova place we did notvwant to be. Oh well………
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Love how you have used symbolism for your expression in this poem. Beautifully written Denise. Thanks for joining in
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Thank you for the inspiration!
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You’re welcome 😉
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Seeing beyond the shadow… that’s what we must strive for! Nicely done 🙂
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