Without The Sun

broken boat

How can I be warm again

Without the sun?

Its playful light

Chasing away shadows

How can I be free again

Without the key?

Unlocking life’s joy

Securing its sorrows

Where will I go now

Without a compass?

No reason for direction

No seal upon a home

Where will I set sail

Without a rudder?

I’m nothing and I’ve nowhere

Till my heart’s returned to me

(c) 2014 Sara Litchfield

7 thoughts on “Without The Sun

  1. saraletourneau

    This perfectly captures the feeling of being lost. There’s also something ghost-like about it, with its sense of helplessness, questioning tone, and the few, carefully chosen words. I’m not sure what else to say beside that it’s just a very, very pretty piece and I feel the emotions quite deeply.

    *hugs*

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  2. Deborah Makarios

    Both evanescent and poignantly evocative – but I nonetheless venture to disagree: you are not nothing, and you never will be. Even when you feel like it.

    I don’t want to preach – or suggest that I have all the answers – but I can’t not say it: sometimes we are looking for things which another human can’t supply; we have needs which they cannot meet. I have found warmth, freedom, and purpose in the love of God – as well as an anchor in stormy times.
    I have not your gift for being heartfelt without sounding cheesy, but there it is.

    I hope one day we will be able to share your joy, just as you have let us share your sorrow now.

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    1. Sara Litchfield Post author

      Thanks Deborah… You don’t sound cheesy at all, I really appreciate you saying what you feel here – faith is a beautiful thing. I don’t mean to get too maudlin, I’ll pick it up again! There’ll be lots of joy to come…

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