The Lingering Light of Love

I refuse to believe I've been misled,
But this phase feels like an ending.
Why is my pathway descending?

I see a shadowy valley ahead.

A dark voice is calling my name;

It's a cold and sinister flame.

But I will not fear; I will not doubt.

I will set my mind on things above.

In dark vales forlorn or moments devout

I'll trust the lingering light of love.

Storm clouds gather; their breath obscures the sun.

Are they conspiring against me?

Where I am headed I can't see.

There's that voice again! "Soon you'll come undone!"

I will press on; I won't heed it;

My hopes remain undefeated.

And I will not fear; I will not doubt.

I will set my mind on things above.

In dark vales forlorn or moments devout

I'll trust the lingering light of love.

When cloudy feelings from a realm unseen,

Faithless fears, dark doubts, and thoughts unclean

Invade me and threaten me, I need not surrender;

The Lord is my light, my salvation, my defender.

And I will not fear; I will not doubt.

I will set my mind on things above.

In dark vales forlorn or moments devout

I'll trust the lingering light of love.

© 2021 David Acosta