Where is the lantern?
When reason, purpose can’t be found,
Depression, darkness overtakes,
I then begin to search around.
Where is illuminating source
For one whose heart so deeply aches?
An eerie silence haunting me,
No reassurance to be heard.
Of night desire to be free,
Intensely long for spark of hope.
I’m listening, but not a word.
Where is the lantern?
Stark loneliness invades my soul,
Downhearted, feel like giving up.
Afraid I’m losing all control.
I ponder method of demise.
The search for light has been too tough.
No meaning left of fading life.
I’m looking not for blinding sheen,
Just flash to break through inner strife.
Left thirsting for a lonely drop
Of hope that still remains unseen.
Where is the lantern?
With one mere moment to decide,
I open eyes for one more time.
Is that a lantern by my side?
With trembling hands I light the wick,
So grateful for this flame sublime.
My tear-filled eyes peer all around.
These simple shadows, welcome sight,
Assure me goodness will be found.
Without the lamp, they don’t exist.
Faint images new hope ignite.
I’ve found the Lantern!
God intervened to light my way.
So thankful He directed me.
My night has slowly turned to day.
With hope again, in faith I know
He’ll lead me where I cannot see.
Embrace the warmth of healing flame.
Have found the strength to carry on.
Assured I’ll never be the same.
With blessed lantern in my hand,
Have newfound hope to draw upon.
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About Laurie Glass
A recovered anorexic and author of Journey to Freedom from
Eating Disorders, Laurie Glass is passionate about reaching
out to those with eating disorders. Many of her writings relate to
the struggles and victories in eating disorder recovery. See
Laurie’s website, Freedom from Eating Disorders.
Laurie has also had many poems and articles published in both print
and online publications. People tell her they enjoy reading her
poetry because it touches them and they find it easy to understand.
In her writing, Laurie desires to spread a message of hope and
healing through the Lord.
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