Be the Candle

By Don Iannone

All of us at times

need encouragement

to stay the path.

Not one of us is above

needing help from others.

We should encourage each other

to have faith in ourselves.

We should encourage each other

to be the unique truth that we are.

Let us remind ourselves and each other

that there is no turning back

once we have discovered the way--

our way of being in the truth.

And whenever we experience doubt,

let us help each other

seek our god of self-understanding

that forever lies at the core of our being.

Let us trust the power that lies within--

the power that knows us

better than all else.

Be the candle

that lights the way

for your spirit and others.

Warriors of the Light

By Don Iannone

Each of us

in our own way

gives light

to the world.

Each of us

in our own way

fights

for what we believe

is right.

Some carry torches.

Some raise the flag.

Some sit quietly and pray.

Even some write poetry

because it enlightens them

and hopefully others.

We are

crusaders for truth,

for justice,

for freedom,

and for so much more

We are

in our own unique ways

warriors of the light

that shines within

and through us.

Let your light shine.

May it iluminate your path

and others

that all may find their way.