It seems it is only when
I feel profoundly alone
in suffocating darkness
that I begin to notice
faith’s tiny flickering
flame waiting to be fed
my usual doubts and fears
so it can blaze wildly
and light up the night.© 2014 Dennis Ference
Merging Traffic
Poems, Musings, Quotes and Prayers by Dennis Ference
Merging Traffic 
Wow! Beautiful
Thank you.
Faith being fed doubts and fears.
Wonderful thought..!!
Thanks
Yes Dennis! I too have felt this! Much love AND faith!! ❤
And to you!!
Heart-warming!
Thank you!
beautiful thought and poetry – then, you must read my poem Dying Faith and look forward to your comment.
In your poetry I feel I have found a kindred spirit. I will certainly read Dying Faith today. Thank you for delving into my blog. –Dennis
indeed a kindred spirit – i always rejoice when i find something or someone whose vibes correspond to mine but MORE when the poetry and thought cintent appeal like music close to my heart – thanks Dennis – even though our cultures are varied – but that is a matter of small consequence when the alignment is in synch
Indrajit
Couldn’t agree more. My heart has lifted with joy. I will look for your poetry from this day forward. Peace.–Dennis
Dying Faith is on my other blog
mypoems_indrajitrathore.wordpress.com
This is marvelous and so true, Dennis. Feeding that flame our doubts moves mountains within, but it often takes that aloneness we too often avoid or fill with transient wanderings to bring us to the point where that little flame resolves into the urgency we need. Each of your poems sends my heart out through the back screen door, through the trees and down to the seashore, where it can be alone with distance, to give thanks…
Peace
Michael
Is that a metaphorical seashore or a real one? I never know with you and that is usually ok, but if its real I’m feeling a little envious. I could use a little seashore tonight. Peace, brother.
Metaphorical… 🙂 I do have sea within driving distance, but not so close as a screen door’s creaking swivel. I can light a birthday candle and sit beside the birdbath in the back yard if the need gets too bad… Sending you some metaphorical sea air and the soothing sound of waves, Dennis!
Peace to you also–
Michael
The temptation to go on a playful metaphorical binge of imagery is pretty strong right now, but I’m gonna overcome that and just enjoy the sound of the waves. Swushhh! 😎