Fold Unsealed

By Edwidge B.Roumer

ﾠFold Unsealed is a collection of poems addressing many levels of human existence. Most of the poems in this book depict the turmoil of life, the torments of the soul, and the complexity of relationships. They reflect a part of us at one time or another as we heal ourselves, struggle through difficulties, and mourn the death of dreams or dear ones. They are reminders that somewhere, someone is experiencing similar dilemmas and emotions.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Page Publishing, Inc.
• Release date: May 29, 2015
• ISBN: 9781681392943

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Burning Candle

Dim flame of hope

That flickers in the dark

Far window in the deepest night,

Burn slow, burn long

To carry each uttered prayer

On imperceptible rays

Linking us to the heavens.

Faint light of trust

That dances on the tabletop

In a thousand flittering steps,

Burn strong, burn low

To consume each little tear,

To absorb each little hurt

With every blink and every sway.

Burning candle of faith,

Companion of frightful nights,

Burn steady, burn hot,

Burn until you warm my heart,

And in a whisper,

Murmur my secrets in the wind

Like an angel’s breath in God’s ear.

The Angel

The angel is alarmed by the many tears

Shed in one breath.

He sits at the foot of the bed,

In the shadows of the night,

Saddened by our feelings of defeat.

He comes into our dreams to comfort our soul.

He brings brief moments of relief,

Transforming himself into

What our heart desires most.

He becomes the lover we long for,

The companion we ache for,

The faithful friend who understands,

The protector and the provider.

He loves with all his might

In a heavenly embrace.

The angel brings us images

Of splendor and ecstasy

In a harmonious world of constant symphony.

He is the beauty that transcends,

He is the evanescent fluid

That penetrates and permeates,

He is the glimpse of light

In the corner of our eyes,

The one who gives us hope

In the midst of chaos.

Times Such as These

It’s at times such as these

That a pinch in my heart

Reminds me that I’m not healed,

That I can once again

Succumb to the darkness

And surrender to the void

That hides within me.

It’s at times such as these

That I look around for a gentle touch,

For a hand to hold me,

For a shoulder to support me,

And a smile to encourage me;

But as I look around

Upon those dear to me,

I see them hurrying to live their lives,

Too busy to notice my pain,

Absorbed by their own burdens.

It’s at times such as these

That I realize how alone we are

Within ourselves and with each other.

As loneliness pervades my body

And penetrates my soul,

Once more I reach out

Beyond the clouds

To the