Don't Let Go

Image: Solomon Raj

When brief day fades

and darkness fills your life,

don't let go.  

In this sad land 

when cold rain falls

and winter winds strip bare

the green summer trees, 

hold fast my strong hand!  

In the gray world

when clouds conceal

blithe stars, and even

the brightening

moon has

failed,   

never let go!

(4 January 2013)